Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Genoa, Illinois

Mailing Address

622 Park Ave.
Genoa, IL 60135

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622 Park Ave.
Genoa, IL 60135


Museum Hours

2nd Sunday of month 2-4, every Wed 2-5 and by appointment

last Su in Aug for "Pioneer Day" 11-5

Admissions

Donation

Description

KVHS is undergoing a complete inventory and reorganization of artifacts. Emphasis is being placed on local business history and Leich Electric Telephone manufacturing artifacts.

History

Established in 1977 by Robert Hoover the artifacts are stored in a turn of the century Depot and the first Water Works Building of Genoa.

Artifacts Collections

Farm tools, blacksmith tools, laundry equipment from early 1900's, pictures of buildings from late 1800's, Leich electric telephones, swithches, and manufacturing parts, oldest horese drawn hearse in DeKalb County, 1923 Overland car, medical equipment from early 1900's, early housekeeping tools, furniture, and clothing from late 1800's

Research Collections

Local genealogy of Kingston, Genoa, Kirkland, and rural communities, Leich Electric, 1912 Insurance map, High school year books for Genoa, Kingston, and Kirkland

Conservation

We are taking pictures of all artifacts and the process of preserving artifacts that are fragile has begun.
Available to other institutions: No

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars
Appointment required: No

Services


Gift Shop

Publications

Monthly newsletter goes out to all members.

Programs

Tours are given upon request.

Staff

Sandy Lyon, President
Phone: 815-784-5559
Fax: 815-784-5559
Email:

Orrin Merritt, VP
Phone: 815-784-5559
Fax: 815-784-5559
Email:

Roxy Carey, Secretary
Phone: 815-784-5559
Fax: 815-784-5559
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Doloris Galligher, Treasure
Phone: 815-784-5559
Fax: 815-784-5559
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Museum Type

History

Governance

Non for profit organization


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