SHENANDOAH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
SHENANDOAH, IA
The Shenandoah Historical Museum is located in Shenandoah, Iowa, and is dedicated to preserving the city's history. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once a Carnegie Library and was built in 1904. The building's architecture is a blend of classical and Renaissance styles, and the interior features elegant woodwork and stained glass windows.
The museum's collection includes artifacts and exhibits that showcase the city's history, including displays on the early settlers, the railroad industry, and famous residents. The museum also has a research library that contains books, photographs, and other materials related to the history of Shenandoah and the surrounding area.
One of the museum's most significant exhibits is the J. J. Greer Diaries, which chronicles the life of a local farmer from 1909 to 1961. The diaries provide a unique insight into rural life in Iowa during the early twentieth century.
The Shenandoah Historical Museum also hosts events and educational programs throughout the year, such as lectures, workshops, and tours. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free. Visitors can explore the exhibits and learn about the fascinating history of Shenandoah and its people.
SHENANDOAH HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SHENANDOAH IA. US MID #8401900019
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Contact SHENANDOAH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
- telephone: 7122461669
- website: http://www.greatershenandoahhs.org
SHENANDOAH HISTORICAL MUSEUM
800 W SHERIDAN AVE
SHENANDOAH
IA
51601
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SHENANDOAH HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information
MID # | 8401900019 |
Name | SHENANDOAH HISTORICAL MUSEUM |
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Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest |
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INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 40.765936, -95.375017 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 19 FIPS County Code: 145 US Census Tract: 490300 US Census Block: 1007 |