Updates

COMPUTER
We have a newer computer in the archives. We were formerly using a WindowsXP computer, but now have a Windows10! Thanks to Ed Vavra for helping Barb to set it up!

 It took a while to get it up and running with all the software we needed, but all is a go now. We wanted to make sure our Museum Software would transfer successfully since we have 14 Years worth of information on it! We breathed a sigh of relief when it transferred successfully.

UPDATED COLLECTION LISTING
If you look in the right column you will see that we have also updated the on-line listings of of our Collections, Photos, and Objects. Click on one of them and a .pdf will come up. You can use the "Find" feature to search.

We know that people do use this feature, because they come into the Archives Room with lists of things they want to see, using the archive number (ex. A 2004.001.008 - Lutheran Church history).

A NEW COLLECTION
We received a large collection (not yet fully archived) from a descendant of J.C. Dvorak, Ely's "barefoot mayor". It is full of interesting things, including a bowler hat he owned!

That's all for now!

 

 

Ely's 150th Celebration

 

 

   IT ALL STARTS TOMORROW NIGHT, AUGUST 12TH, AS ELY CELEBRATES 150 YEARS           

 

... FRIDAY NIGHT, 6PM ... We will be presenting opening remarks about the history of Ely in the big tent east of the Community Center on Rowley St.

 

... FRIDAY NIGHT, 8:30PM ... Don't miss the ELY AFTER DARK STORIES in the big tent. Bring your memories of Ely to share!

 

... SATURDAY: 9AM TO 3PM ...THE HISTORY CENTER WILL BE OPEN in the lower level of the Community Building. Please make time to come and view historical items we have on display. There will be a HISTORY SLIDE SHOW running in the Senior Dining area. You may also want to view the HISTORIC STORY BOARDS throughout the building.

 

... SATURDAY: 9AM TO 4PM ... HISTORY SLIDE SHOW. Take a rest and cool down in the sanctuary of St. John Lutheran Church while you view the slides!

 

... SATURDAY, 10AM TO 5PM... HISTORIC AG & FARM EQUIPMENT SHOW at Krob's lot on Main Street.

 

 

SLIDE SHOW:  Here is a slide show of all the historic signs that have been placed around Ely. (Just click on the screen when you are ready to advance to the next slide.)

 
Click on the above three vertical dots and choose "Enter full screen. You may click on the screen to advance to the next slide.

COMPLETE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:  Click the image to enlarge it, then click again.

 

Sesquicentennial Historic Photos of Ely

This slide show contains a number of photos of Ely from the past, in honor of Ely's Sesquicentennial, which will be held August 12th and 13th, 2022.

Click the below link and follow the instructions. Enjoy!

 Historic Photos Of Ely - A Look Back