| Madrid Historical
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The Museum was originally four seperate buildings Interior changes allow you to move throughout all four buildings.
A portion of the basement was made into a replica of the area coal mines.
Floor Plan of the interior. |
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Housed in the first building of the museum is a collection of other artifacts donated to the Historical Society by members of the community. Included is a collection of vintage clothing, wedding dresses, military & Scout uniforms. Some are displayed in an antique bank vault which has been converted to Milady’s Dressing room.
The second building contains many Madrid related collections as well as history of the railroad bridge that became the High Trestle trail.
The third building of the Museum houses one of the largest collections of dolls in the country. Many were made by Margaret Keigley who donated her collection and the building that housed it to the Madrid Historical Society. Also included in the collection are doll houses, sewing machines and a variety of other toys.
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| Housed in thisWest building of the museum is a collection other artifacts donated to the Historical Soceity by members of
the community. Included is a collection of vintage
clothing, wedding dresses, military & Scout unifroms. Some are displayed in an antique bank vault which has been
converted to Miladies Dressing room. |
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| In 2013 the Historical Board purchased the fourth building. It was constructed in 1893 to serve as the first City Hall/Fire Station for Madrid. It has been restored and connected to the rest of the museum. Plans for the future of this space are in progress. |
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| Madrid Mine #7 |
Walk through a replica of an
underground coal mine. Experience the enclosed
feeling those men of the past must have felt as
they toiled in the dark, dank mine tunnels. Many
artifacts are on display from the local area
mines. >>>> Coal Fields |
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Brief History of Madrid
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1846 - The first settlers arrived and staked claim to the land
1852 - Anna Dalander recorded the town plat as Swede Point on land she held title too.
1857 - The name of the town plat was changed from Swede Point to Madrid.
1883 - On June 9 citizens voted to incorporate.
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