Belmond Historical Museum

Belmond Historical Museum Due to COVID19 we are developing a digital/virtual route of access to our displays.

The Belmond Historical Society shall collect, preserve, and display artifacts and record information of historical significance to Belmond and the surrounding area. MISSION STATEMENT
The Belmond Historical Society
Shall collect, preserve, and display artifacts and record information of historical significance to Belmond and the surrounding area.

Interesting article....
05/27/2026

Interesting article....

Someone asked for photos of the Li'l Red Barn.  This is the only one we can find.  Located at 212 River Ave S.
04/22/2026

Someone asked for photos of the Li'l Red Barn. This is the only one we can find. Located at 212 River Ave S.

Lloyd Lerdal Standard Station
04/20/2026

Lloyd Lerdal Standard Station

Standard Station - Lloyd Lerdal  - 103 River Ave S. (Hwy69)
04/20/2026

Standard Station - Lloyd Lerdal - 103 River Ave S. (Hwy69)

Bill & Marie Gifford Cafe - 1944 - 303 River Ave N
04/20/2026

Bill & Marie Gifford Cafe - 1944 - 303 River Ave N

UPDATE:  Left to right: Carl Greenfield, Bob Banning, Harty Lathrup, Wilfred Engle, Gerald Berns, Jim Shaw, Ross Egger  ...
04/13/2026

UPDATE: Left to right: Carl Greenfield, Bob Banning, Harty Lathrup, Wilfred Engle, Gerald Berns, Jim Shaw, Ross Egger 1936/1937

Belmond Auto Co. Employees - 1940's
Can anyone help identify these employees?

Belmond Auto Co - circa 1923
04/13/2026

Belmond Auto Co - circa 1923

EDITED:  from the information provided in the comments this is Elementary Faculty  2001-2002.  Thanks for the help in ge...
03/13/2026

EDITED: from the information provided in the comments this is Elementary Faculty 2001-2002. Thanks for the help in getting the correct information.

2019 faculty

UPDATE:  We are still trying to identify some of the school board members.  Does anyone have additional information?  cl...
03/13/2026

UPDATE: We are still trying to identify some of the school board members. Does anyone have additional information?
clockwise from front center -
Gerald McNulty, Ed Gabrielson, Fern Tomson, ? , standing is Don Faris, possibly Helen McClure, Ryle Andrews, Luin Cox, Marvieu Mennega

Belmond School Board circa 1973-1974

EDITED:  from left to right -Dave Grosland, Don Cleveland, Lynn Sorum, person behind Sorum???, Dan CainI see Don Clevela...
03/13/2026

EDITED: from left to right -
Dave Grosland, Don Cleveland, Lynn Sorum, person behind Sorum???, Dan Cain

I see Don Cleveland and Lynn Sorum. Can anyone identify the others?

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223 E Main Street
Belmond, IA
50421

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(515) 571-3264

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