PARKER HISTORICAL MUSEUM

SPENCER, IA

Ferris Wheel The ferris wheel and a tree at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
Ferris Wheel Credit: Phil Roeder

The Parker Historical Museum is a popular destination for history enthusiasts in Spencer, Iowa. Located on Grand Avenue, the museum is housed in a restored 1916 Carnegie Library building that was used as the city's library until 1967. The building was then repurposed as a museum in 1977.

The Parker Historical Museum boasts an extensive collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history and culture of Spencer and the surrounding area. Visitors can explore exhibits on the local Native American tribes, early settler life, agriculture, and industry. There are displays of vintage automobiles, tractors, and farm equipment, as well as a recreated general store and post office.

One of the most popular attractions at the Parker Historical Museum is the restored 1901 carousel, which is housed in a separate building on the museum grounds. The carousel features 20 hand-carved wooden horses and two chariots, and visitors can take a ride for a small fee.

The Parker Historical Museum is open year-round, with guided tours available upon request. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich history of Spencer and the surrounding area.

PARKER HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SPENCER IA. US MID #8401900628

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 309,605 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Ferris Wheel The ferris wheel and a tree at the Arnolds Park Amusement Park.
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Fair Driving (3) A well-matched Percheron team in a class at the Clay County Fair (Spencer, IA)
Fair Driving (2) Clydesdale team in a class at the Clay County Fair (Spencer, IA)
Fair Driving (1) Horse and mule team in a class at the Clay County Fair (Spencer, IA)
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Contact PARKER HISTORICAL MUSEUM

PARKER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CLAY COUNTY IOWA
300 E 3RD ST
SPENCER
IA
51301-5111

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PARKER HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8401900628
Name PARKER HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF CLAY COUNTY IOWA
Alternate Name PARKER HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 426060183
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 309,605
REVENUE 309,605
LAT/LONG 43.140669, -95.138574
CODES FIPS State Code: 19
FIPS County Code: 041
US Census Tract: 080200
US Census Block: 2017