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This museum features Rupert’s 1906 railroad depot, caboose, and a
genuine Russell steam engine tractor that has been restored to its original
colors.
You’ll see wooden wheeled carts once used by firemen of an
earlier day. You’ll also see exhibits which include an early 1900s marble
soda fountain, including its original syrups, candy and supplies that came
from Hall’s Confectionary in Paul.
There’s a display of over 600
bottles and jars. Other artifacts include a 220 volt permanent wave machine,
a restored sheep wagon used on the range, horse drawn farm equipment, and
many pictures and artifacts from the historic Minidoka Dam and Power Plant.
You’ll also find information on the Hunt Camp, a WWII Japanese
relocation camp, including a 1943 Hunt Camp High School annual. You’ll see
Rupert’s first jail, a fully-furnished homestead shack, trophies and annuals
from the world’s first all electric public building, Rupert High School,
built in 1913. |
The museum is full of old time pictures and personal histories from the
towns of Rupert, Paul, Heyburn, Acequia, Minidoka, Adelaide and Kimama.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Handicapped accessible.
Historical Society Musem Website -
www.minidokamuseum.weebly.com
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Historical Society Members |
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President: Gus Bryngelson |
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Vice President: Joe Jacobs |
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Treasurer: Audrey Neiwerth |
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Board Members: |
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Keith Gentry, Dave Teeter, Ray Stockton, Tom Goodman |
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Employees: |
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Ginger Cooper |
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Hours: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Contact
the Museum
for more information
Phone:
(208)436-0336 |
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Email:
minidokamuseum@yahoo.com |
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Office Information |
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99 East Baseline
1 mile east of Rupert |
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Phone: (208)436-0336 |
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Open 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Monday through Saturday,
except
holidays |
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