Klamath County Museum - Klamath Falls, OR - History Museums on Waymarking.com

Welcome to the Klamath County Museum!

The Klamath County Museum is one of three museums operated by the Klamath County Museums organization in Klamath County, OR. This museum on Main Street in downtown Klamath Falls was once an armory that became a museum in 1969.

The following text is taken from a sign that sits at the front of the museum:

Home of the 249th

This former National Guard Armory was constructed in 1935 to house Battery D of the 249th Coast Artillery. The building also doubled as a community event center

After the National Guard relocated in the 1950s, this building was renamed the "Klamath Auditorium." Among the big-name entertainers to play here were Duke Ellington, Fats Domino, the Dorsey Brothers, Gene Krupa and the Sons of the Pioneers.

A local band led by Baldy Evans played for many dances here, while crowds also came to see circuses or watch boxing and wrestling matches.

A pair of World War I "doughboys" guard the museum's front and side entrances.

This building is one of many in downtown Klamath Falls heated with geothermal energy.

Armory finds new life as community museum

In 1969 the Klamath County Museum was relocated to this building. Though not ideally suited for preserving artifacts, the structure boasts a rich history and impressive architecture all its own. It has been wired with a security system to protect the thousands of archives, antiques and artifacts housed inside.

Theme: This museum contains all sorts of local and regional history throughout Klamath County. This includes static displays of Native American artifacts, Klamath Falls artifacts from eras long gone, flora and fauna of the Klamath Basin, mounted displays of birds and wildlife local to the area as well as local art displays and historical photographs of people and events throughout Klamath County. There are also a number of static displays of machinery and other artifacts outside the museum for visitors to learn about some of the equipment and technology that helped to shape the Klamath Basin into what it is today. Street Address: 1451 Main Street Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (541) 883-4208 Food Court: no Gift Shop: yes Hours of Operation: 9:00 - 5:00 Tuesday-Saturday Cost: 5.00 (listed in local currency) Museum Size: Small Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]

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