DAWES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

CHADRON, NE

The Dawes County Historical Society Museum is located in Chadron, Nebraska, and is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the region. The museum is housed in a historic building that was originally built in 1885 and served as the Chadron State Normal School until 1921. The building was then used as a hospital and nursing home before being converted into a museum in 1978.

The museum features a diverse collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Dawes County and the surrounding area. Exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including Native American history, pioneer life, ranching and agriculture, military history, and the development of the railroad. Visitors can also explore a recreated pioneer cabin and a one-room schoolhouse, as well as view a collection of antique vehicles and farm equipment.

In addition to its exhibits, the Dawes County Historical Society Museum also hosts a variety of events and educational programs throughout the year. These include lectures, workshops, and special exhibits related to local history and culture. The museum is open year-round and welcomes visitors of all ages to explore the rich history of the region.

DAWES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHADRON NE. US MID #8403100086

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

20210719-RD-LSC-0148 The unique garage of Ron Miller, in Chadron, NE, on July 19, 2021. Rain barrels are used to catch the water runoff at each corner. Then when needed, the water is gravity drained through a hose to the gardens around it. The garage features a glass upper story that includes reused windows from demolition projects at Washington State University, Chadron Stare College near by, and the former St. Joseph Hospital in Alliance, NE. The locals call it the Taj Garage.

20210719-RD-LSC-0149 The unique garage of Ron Miller, in Chadron, NE, on July 19, 2021. Rain barrels are used to catch the water runoff at each corner. Then when needed, the water is gravity drained through a hose to the gardens around it. The garage features a glass upper story that includes reused windows from demolition projects at Washington State University, Chadron Stare College near by, and the former St. Joseph Hospital in Alliance, NE. The locals call it the Taj Garage.

20210719-RD-LSC-0150 The unique garage of Ron Miller, in Chadron, NE, on July 19, 2021. Rain barrels are used to catch the water runoff at each corner. Then when needed, the water is gravity drained through a hose to the gardens around it. The garage features a glass upper story that includes reused windows from demolition projects at Washington State University, Chadron Stare College near by, and the former St. Joseph Hospital in Alliance, NE. The locals call it the Taj Garage.

20210719-RD-LSC-0151 The unique garage of Ron Miller, in Chadron, NE, on July 19, 2021. Rain barrels are used to catch the water runoff at each corner. Then when needed, the water is gravity drained through a hose to the vegetable and ornamental gardens around it. The garage features a glass upper story that includes reused windows from demolition projects at Washington State University, Chadron Stare College near by, and the former St. Joseph Hospital in Alliance, NE. The locals call it the Taj Garage.

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DAWES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM

CHADRON
NE
69337

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DAWES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM Information

MID #	8403100086
Name	DAWES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Alternate Name	DAWES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	42.809264, -103.001201
CODES	FIPS State Code: 31 FIPS County Code: 045 US Census Tract: 950700 US Census Block: 4007