News: Clark Co. 1897  Jail Museum (Mtg.- Mar 2014)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Roberts, Koeberl,

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co, WI) 4/16/2014

The 1897 Clark County Jail Museum (Meeting - Mar 2014)

Following the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports, president Steve Roberts reported on the Old Photo Day Open House during the Winter Carnival. A steady stream of people visited the museum that afternoon to view old school yearbooks, family photos and pictures of businesses from the old days. Meeting guests also discussed the planned computer update, a grant application and the schedule for cleaning house before opening for the summer season. Everyone pitches in to dust, vacuum and clean the floors. Anyone who is interested may come in at their convenience (call first) during April and do a single room completely or the same job in several rooms. Cobwebs sure grow during the winter!

During Heritage Days in July, plans are to be open both Saturday and Sunday afternoons to the public. There may be available t few striped prisoners’ suits for visitors to pose for pictures in one of the cells.

New donations to the museum are some family photos and postcards from Bonnie Koeberl and Tarra B.

Anyone with roots in the local area is encouraged to share photos of family members or businesses, including photos from the 1950s through 1990s. Sunday afternoons or by appointment, the photos can be scanned and then returned. When the original pictures are returned, a digital copy will be provided as well.

Board and member meetings are always held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 215 E. 5th St. in Neillsville. Those interested in volunteering time or talents, or if interested in doing some local history or family research, call or email for more information.

Visit the Museum’s website at www.1897clarkcountyjailmuseum.com or go to Facebook page at www.facebook.com/1897CCJM