HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL
WEST BRANCH, IA
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is located in West Branch, Iowa. It was established in 1962 to honor the legacy of President Herbert Hoover, who was born in the town in 1874. The museum is housed in a 31,000 square foot building that includes exhibits, archives, and research facilities.
The museum's exhibits focus on the life and career of Herbert Hoover, including his early years in Iowa, his work as a mining engineer, his humanitarian efforts during World War I, and his presidency during the Great Depression. Displays include artifacts such as Hoover's desk, his fishing gear, and his presidential limousine.
The museum also features a temporary exhibit space that hosts changing exhibits on a variety of topics related to Hoover's life and times. Recent exhibits have explored topics such as Hoover's involvement in the food relief efforts during World War I, his role in the construction of the Hoover Dam, and his relationship with his wife, Lou.
The archives at the Hoover Presidential Library contain over 10 million pages of documents and over 40,000 photographs, as well as audio and video recordings. Researchers and scholars can access these materials to study Hoover's life and career, as well as other historical topics.
Overall, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture.
HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WEST BRANCH IA. US MID #8401900093
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).
Contact HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL
- telephone: 3196435301
- website: http://hoover.archives.gov
HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL
210 PARKSIDE DR
WEST BRANCH
IA
52358
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HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL Information
| MID # | 8401900093 |
| Name | HERBERT HOOVER PRESIDENTIAL |
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| Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 41.66844, -91.346181 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 19 FIPS County Code: 031 US Census Tract: 450500 US Census Block: 3025 |