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\nA museum enshrining one of Kentucky’s favorite sports is closing it current location in Elizabethtown.<\/p>\n
\nA museum enshrining one of Kentucky’s favorite sports is closing it current location in Elizabethtown.<\/p>\n
Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame is closing because of financial issues. After more than a decade, the museum is planning to shut its doors as operation costs increased to more than $10,000 a month. The search for a new location is underway. <\/p>\n
Rick Walters, who serves on the board of directors for Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame, said the intent was to be there forever but utilities and a very steep mortgage payment that was being paid off was overwhelming.<\/p>\n
The hall of fame is located in a former church on West Dixie Avenue. Recently, the property was purchased for $575,000. No plans have been announced as to what could replace the museum.<\/p>\n
Benefactors and donors allowed the museum to stay afloat, including a $300,000 donation from Dr. Mark and Cindy Lynn.<\/p>\n
Walters said you can’t generate enough income from people coming into take a walk-through and tour. <\/p>\n
There have been 164 people inducted into the Hall of Fame with the 11th annual class being welcomed in this weekend. Though a new location hasn’t been determined, it will include some upgrades. The board of directors want to focus on updated displays and technology for its exhibits at its new location.<\/p>\n
Walters admits the 2023 induction ceremony could be the last one for a while as a new location remains up in the air.<\/p>\n
The museum is expected to stay open until at least next summer.<\/p>\n