Mount Carmel, Illinois
History
The Wabash County Museum has just moved into expanded quarters in a handicapped accessible building. New features are a research library, children's hands on area (to be developed), a permanent exhibit on Mt. Carmel native, Brace Beemer, radio's longest running and best known Lone Ranger, a timeline of local history illustrated with artifacts, temporary and changing exhibits on various topics. Educational programs are offered on a regular basis. Mt. Carmel was known as the "Little City of Great Music" and a exhibit is devoted to music. Its centerpieces are a square grand piano and a Meissner radio produced in Mt. Carmel. An oversize dollhouse with original furnishings from the 1930's was built like the home of its owner.