| The Elgin Historical Society |
The Elgin City Website Presents:
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| Elgin's Historical Society has a wealth of information for history buffs! The Elgin Museum is located at 231 Center St. Elgin, IA 52141 Open hours are each Thursday afternoon from May through October from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. The Elgin Historical Society was started in 1984. Their large archive includes photographs, school information, historical records, furniture, Elgin memorabilia and detailed Genealogy and Obituary records. For more information contact Bob Zurbriggen at Treasurers Antique shop (next door) at 229 Center St. Email Bob Zurbriggen at: zurbjz@aol.com For additional help, you can contact: Kenneth & Harriet Blockhus Email = kenharri@acegroup.cc or telephone (563) 423-7126 |
| The Elgin Historical Society is part of the Elgin Block and is located next to the city park on Center Street across from the Post Office. |
| These doors from the Elgin School were incorporated into the addition on the back of the Historical Society Building. |
| The collection includes textiles, clothing and household goods from many of the early settlers including the Swiss. |
| School photographs and records are displayed and easily accessible. |
| This early wagon from the railroad depot is one of the great exhibits at the Elgin Historical Society. |
| This collection of Irons is one of the unusual displays. |
| The Old Mill Stone is on display outside the building next to the city park. |
A great gift idea for family and friends! |
