14. The Anne Frank Museum Struggles To Keep The Famous Bookcase From Wear and Tear
Between 1958 and 1960, Otto Frank took care of restoring the famous bookcase that led to the secret annex because it was in deplorable shape. He wanted to do everything he could to keep the memory of his family alive, and this included giving people the right to enter the secret annex.
Unfortunately, the bookcase continues to show signs of wear and tear. Some of this is from aging, while other reasons include visitors. The Anne Frank Museum tries continuously to ensure the bookcase is taken care of, including building a glass case to help protect it.
