Mountain Home Historical Museum Mountain Home, Idaho
N 43° 07.853 W 115° 41.474
11T E 606449 N 4776180
The local historical society, founded in 1961, opened the Elmore County Museum in a vacated Carnegie Library building in 1977
Waymark Code: WM9V2E
Location: Idaho, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2010
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Located on South 3rd East Street, adjacent to City Hall, the Mountain Home Historical Museum is housed in a historic Carnegie Library. Built in 1908, it is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Among the artifacts are mining, agriculture, and railroad. The museum also focuses on the cultural heritage of the community including Basque, Chinese, and Native American. Among the publications is a Self-guided Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Mountain Home, an enjoyable excursion experiencing the rich legacy of the early settlers.
Address of Library Building:
180 S. 3rd E. St.
Mountain Home, ID United States
83647
Current Use of Building: Museum
Website about building: [Web Link]
Year Built (optional): Not listed
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