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The museum building as it appeared in 1910 as "
Koehler and Hanson",
which was in the hardware & implement business until about 1920
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The
Odebolt History Pages
Editors: Barb Horak and Bonnie Ekse
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Odebolt Museum Obituaries
nearly 4000 obituaries on-line!
ODEBOLT HISTORICAL MUSEUM
LOCATION Northeast corner of
2nd and Maple Streets
HOURS
Open throughout the year by appointment.
CALL to set up a tour or appointment:
(712) 668-2766 Kathy Larson
668-2823 Renae Babcock- home
668-4881 Ranae work
CONTACT:
Send correspondence or
monetary donations to:
Odebolt Museum
PO Box 362
Odebolt, IA 51458
ODEBOLT HISTORICAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
Curator/President:
Kathy Larson - 3181 Fox Avenue, Odebolt, Iowa 51458 - (712) 668-2766.
Vice President – JoAnn Scott
Treasurer – Renae Babcock
Secretary – Mary Schroeder
Members: Thelma Schroeder, Betty
Hansen, Margaret Landgraf,
Charlotte Bengford, Verna Mae Schwaller, Eleanor
Peterson, Alice Hemphill, Rebecca Ullrich, Marilyn King,
Stephanie Fleenor, Barb Horak, Bonnie Ekse.
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ODEBOLT MUSEUM RESTORATION!
We need your help!
The Odebolt Historical Society wishes to
restore the current
Museum building to its former glory.
(Click the photo for an enlargement)
Phase 1 – replace 3 windows upstairs and add new canvas
awnings over downstairs windows. (Completed, as in above photo)
Phase 2 – continue replacement of upstairs windows
(Completed)
Phase 3 – open front fourth of the first floor to expose the
tin ceiling.
Phase 4 – restore stair railings to gain public access to the
upstairs
Phase 5 - remodel the upstairs for more display space.
The Historical Society is accepting donations to
help with remodel costs. Send to: Odebolt Museum, PO Box
362, Odebolt, IA 51458
DONATE ITEMS
Help preserve the history of
our town and its people by contacting the museum to donate
historical items, historical books, pamphlets or newspaper articles,
family histories, photographs or other items your family does not
wish to keep.
NEEDS The museum is in need of
manikins, display cases and shelving units, and of course, monetary
donations are always appreciated.
FOR SALE:
The museum sells items to raise
funds.
Click each link below
for descriptions &
ordering information.
Historical
Note Cards
Historical Ornaments
History Book
School Year Books
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SLIDE SHOW OF THE MUSEUM taken 5-17-12
Click on the image to enlarge.
Take the old
VIRTUAL TOUR |
 Memorial to Historical Museum
Elaine Vivian Dannenberg Raasch enthusiastically shared her knowledge of
the history of Odebolt during her latter years. She followed the
development of the Odebolt Historical Museum and admired its volunteers
in their accomplishments in establishing and maintaining the museum. In
keeping with her wishes to preserve the heritage and artifacts of the
community, her nephew John Brooks Noyd funded the installation and
ongoing maintenance of an alarm system to protect and to minimize the
loss of the community keepsakes from fire, burglary and vandalism. This
was done in admiration of his Aunt Elaine's devotion to the Odebolt community
and its history.
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HISTORICAL NOTE CARDS
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3 1/2 x 5 inch note cards,
printed front and back, with envelopes
Packs of 5 = $4.00
Packs of 10 - $7.00 Proceeds go to help defray costs
of operating the museum
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To order: send request to
History Museum
PO Box 362
Odebolt, IA 51458
Also available from any Museum Association member
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Front of note card |
Back of note card |
HISTORICAL
ORNAMENTS
The museum sells historical Christmas ornaments to raise
funds.
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Capture a bit of Odebolt's past!
Historic Ornaments
Limited Edition Collectibles
The 2012 ornament features the Cook Ranch
$15.00 each ... $18.00 if mailed ($15 + $3 shipping)
Available at Odebolt Museum during Creek Days or when open,
Also for sale at Iowa State Bank, 219 South Main St. during
business hours.
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(Click image to enlarge it)
For mail orders:
Add $3.00 to price for shipping
Send request with check to:
History Museum
PO Box 362
Odebolt, IA 51458 |
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Odebolt School
Yearbooks for Sale
Price is $10.00 each.
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1920
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1923
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Odebolt Forever - 2002
Odebolt History Book
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HISTORY BOOK - An updated history
of Odebolt was published for the Odebolt Quasquicentennial in 2002. A
limited number of these books remain.
If interested, contact Kathy
Larson, Curator
3181 Fox Avenue, Odebolt, Iowa 51458 - (712) 668-2766.
FOR MAIL ORDERS:
Print and send in the on-line order form.
The books are also for sale at Iowa State Bank on Main Street
in Odebolt until supplies are sold out. |
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