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- Lisbon History Center - 2006
2006(c)WGH Arts LLC
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Welcome to the Lisbon History Center Web site!
The Lisbon History Center mission is to collect,
store, and display historical documents and memorabilia from Lisbon,
Iowa and the Franklin Township of which it is a part.
Additionally, the Lisbon History Center is an official Lincoln Highway
Tourism Center.
The Lisbon History Center is an all-volunteer
organization that depends heavily on donations of historic items,
in-kind services and funds. Our contact information is provided in the
"About" section or email inquiries to the Director at
info@lisbonhistorycenter.org or call 319-455-2714.
NEW!
COLLECTION INDEX
The LISBON FAMILY HISTORY COLLECTION now has an online index of Family
Names. Follow the "indexes" menu link and select the family
collection or click here.
Wanted...memorabilia
from the Franklin Township, Linn County, Iowa. Call the History Center
if you can help!
ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR
PURCHASE
"Recipes & Remembrances"
(Cookbook), Lisbon History Center, 2010, wirebound, $10.00+shipping.
"Story of Another Time: Franklin
Township, Linn County, Iowa" (Book), 2008, wirebound, $20+shipping.
"Story of Another Time: Linn Grove, Linn Township, Linn County, Iowa"
(Book), 2006, wirebound, $20+shipping
Note: "Story of Another Time"
books include
biographies of the area's early inhabitants as well as historical
information
and period black/white photographs.
To order, call the History Center at 319-455-5058.
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City of Lisbon, Iowa (official website)
Big Bike
Ride Through Lisbon website
RAGBRAI
website
Franklin Township, Linn County, Iowa
Sauerkraut Days
Mount Vernon-Lisbon Marketing and Tourism Board
Ely (Iowa) Community History Center
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Collections (permanent collections containing
historical documents and objects specific to the listed themes).
| Advertising (historical items) |
Medical |
| Agriculture |
Mixed Media |
| Artwork, Painting & Sculptures |
Music |
| Books |
Photos, Graphics and Postcards |
| Clothing & Textiles |
Research |
| Education |
Seasonal |
| Family Histories (Binders) |
Toys, Games & Dolls |
| Lincoln Highway |
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| Maps |
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SPECIAL EXHIBITS AND PRESENTATIONS
August 2010 - July 2011 (tentative) Call the History Center for further
details.
- September - Ink well display.
- October - Wood carvings, wild life display, Iowa
Hawkeye memorabilia, Seed corn display
- November - Christmas display with dolls
- January - Religious display with dolls
- February - Valentine display
- March - Military, accessories and general store display
(through April)
- May - Crystal, silver, and general store display
- June - Wedding dress, needlework displays (through July)
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Services
- Historical Research Assistance
- Genealogical Research Assistance
- Space available for meetings, receptions
and workshops (small fee applies)
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Photo Album Click here to visit our
on-line album.
Support the History Center - purchase this neat
T-Shirt at the Center.
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Events and Activities
- Sauerkraut Days (Annual)
- Cemetery Tours (Annual)
- Halloween Open House (Annual)
- Christmas Lights Tour (Annual)
- Classes & Workshops (Call for schedule)
- Antique Appraisal (Annual)
- Bingo (Winter)
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Website maintained by WGH Arts LLC of Lisbon, IA. Contact
Webmaster at
whosford@wgharts.com.
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Please check with the Lisbon History Center before using any of
the images or text found on this web site to determine the
status of the item's copyright.
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