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$10,000 donation made to begin fundraising for Jackson Museum in Michael Jackson's hometown Gary, IN

November 6, 1:31 PMChicago Family Staycations ExaminerCarrie Steinweg
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The streetsign in front of Michael Jackson's childhood home in Gary, Indiana
The streetsign in front of Michael Jackson's childhood home in Gary, Indiana
Photo by Carrie Steinweg

In Gary, Indiana, the notion of a museum being built dedicated to the Jackson family, who once resided in a small slab house at 2300 Jackson Street is moving a little closer to reality as Gary Mayor Rudy Clay accepted a $10,000 check to kick off fundraising efforts.

The donation was given at a recent Las Vegas press conference attended by Clay and Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson made by Johnny Brenden, a theater-chain owner.

Clay is offering 10-acres of city property for the project. To view WGN-TV video on the press conference, click here.

Find more articles on Michael Jackson and other celebrity-related attractions here.

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