ERWIN H WEDER MUSEUM

HIGHLAND, IL

Motel and Restaurant Sign, State Street, Hamel, IL
Motel and Restaurant Sign, State Street, Hamel, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Erwin H Weder Museum is a small historical museum located in the town of Highland, Illinois. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the town and its people, with a particular focus on the life and legacy of Erwin H Weder, a prominent local businessman and philanthropist.

The museum is housed in a historic building that was originally built in the early 20th century as a bank. The building has been extensively renovated and restored to provide a modern, comfortable space for visitors to explore the exhibits.

The museum features a variety of exhibits and displays that showcase the history of the town and its people, including photographs, artifacts, and interactive exhibits. Some of the highlights of the museum include a recreated early 20th century general store, a display of antique farming equipment, and a collection of historic photographs and documents.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of special events and educational programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The museum is open to the public year-round, and admission is free.

ERWIN H WEDER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HIGHLAND IL. US MID #8401700237

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).

Motel and Restaurant Sign, State Street, Hamel, IL
Motel and Restaurant Sign, State Street, Hamel, IL
Motel and Restaurant Sign, State Street, Hamel, IL
Motel and Restaurant Sign, State Street, Hamel, IL
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ERWIN H WEDER MUSEUM
600 13TH ST
HIGHLAND
IL
62249

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MID # 8401700237
Name ERWIN H WEDER MUSEUM
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Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
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LAT/LONG 38.737057, -89.683577
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 119
US Census Tract: 403604
US Census Block: 2006