The Gloucester Museum of History recently installed an outdoor elevator to make the museum accessible for those who are unable to use stairs. Gloucester County Board of Supervisors vice chair and Ware District representative Tony Nicosia, who is a wheelchair user, was the first to try out the new amenity. “Accessibility to the museum has been something we’ve been working on for a long time,” said Historic Resources Supervisor Robert Kelly of the museum. Previously, people could only access the covered porch and building by climbing a set of three brick-covered steps. The building, which was first built in 1770 to operate as a tavern, has never had a ramp or elevator until now. “I’ve been a resident of Gloucester County since I was seven,” said Nicosia. “I have never been in the building.” The outdoor elevator can only be operated by museum staff. Once the museum is alerted that somebody would like to use the outdoor elevator, a staff member will assist the visitor in reaching the porch...