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The SS United States Conservancy, which oversees its namesake ship located at Pier 82, has received one of its largest ever individual contributions from an anonymous donor. The gift of $250,000 was inspired by a donation from cruise industry executive Jim Pollin. Pollin donated $120,000 plus another $120,000 to match donations from supporters around the country.
The anonymous donation will be used to advance various curatorial programs, including planning for the SS United States Museum of Design and Discovery. Preliminary designs for the museum include restoring key areas of the ship to create innovative and immersive experiences for visitors. This generous donation has sped up the development of the SS United States Museum.
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