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Click on each photo to see some of the memorabilia collected by and on loan to the Gilman Historical Society.  Old yearbooks, photos, and much printed material is also available for viewing by our visitors.

The Gilman Historical Society accepts donations of items of historical interest to the community.  Or, if you wish to display your collection, a space will be made available to you.

Donations of display cases or money are always welcome. 

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The old city hall building once housed the City of Gilman offices.  The building is now home to the Gilman Historical Society.

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Many Indian lore items collected by the late August Keitzman are on display.

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Early printing items such as metal litho plates and antique typewriters once used by The Gilman Star can be seen in this display case.

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A collection of Texaco memorabilia owned by Jim Redenius provides a glimpse into the past.  Some of these items were once used by Francis Albee and Oliver Renenius.

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Shirley Ryan owned and operated a beauty salon in the basement of the Cornbelt Hotel.  These items may look familiar to her former customers.

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The jail located in the basement of the old city hall once housed detainees caught breaking the law.

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Trophies and an old drum will bring back memories to many Gilman High School alumni.

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Display cases are needed for these trophies waiting in a storage room.