This museum has some amazing collections

This museum has some amazing collections

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Social Studies, Life Skills, History, Business

1st - 6th Grade

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The video provides an overview of Otto Lightner, a self-made man known for his work in publishing and collecting. It highlights the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine, Florida, which houses a diverse range of collections from decorative arts to fine arts. The museum is located in the historic Alcazar Hotel, built by Henry Flagler, featuring unique amenities like a large indoor swimming pool. Otto Lightner's legacy is preserved through his donation of the hotel and collections to the city, and he is buried in the museum's courtyard.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Otto Lightner's profession before he became known for his collections?

A museum curator

A hotel manager

A professional artist

A newspaper doctor, now known as a consultant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the Lightning Museum's collections?

Contemporary sculptures

19th-century decorative arts and material culture

20th-century modern art

Ancient artifacts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following items is NOT mentioned as part of the museum's collection?

Stained glass work of Tiffany

Shaving cups

Ancient Egyptian artifacts

Musical instruments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for building the Alcazar Hotel?

John D. Rockefeller

Henry Morrison Flagler

Otto Lightner

Andrew Carnegie

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Otto Lightner buried?

In Chicago

In a local cemetery

In the museum's courtyard

Next to the Alcazar Hotel