History of the original Log Museum
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Year | Event |
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1949 | The cornerstone was laid on Octtober 12, 1949 on the southeast corner of the Aitkin County Courthouse yard for a 24' x 26' log building |
1950 | Logs for the museum were furnished by Cecil Weingarner |
1951 | On July 1, 1951, meetings of the Society were begun in the building, and artifacts were accumulated. |
1970 | The Society was asked to moved due to new Family Services building needing the space. |
1973 | The Log Museum was moved to the National Guard Armory site (next to the Depot) by Matt Tibbetts at a cost of $400. |
1980 | A 24' x 24' foot addition to the Log Museum was requested. |
1980 | The Log Museum and the Depot Museum were renovated. The cost to re-roof the Log Museum is $15,436.55 |
1990s | The Log Museum was re-roofed and work was done on the log structure. |
2000 |
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