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E Shoping The James Dean Gallery is Open 7 Days a Week from 9 -5
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The James Dean Gallery was established in 1988 in the actor’s hometown and final resting place of Fairmount, Indiana. This extensive exhibit is the private collection of James Dean archivist David Loehr, who began collecting in 1974. The collection is housed in a beautifully restored 1903 Victorian home, located on North Main Street in downtown
Fairmount. The exhibit consists of literally thousan

ds of items of James Dean memorabilia and gives visitors the opportunity to see the worldwide impact that this Indiana native and American film star has made. As you tour through the exhibit, you’ll see personal items related to James Dean along with several dozen original movie posters in several different languages from around the world which show the actor’s international impact. There are also books and magazines dedicated to Dean dating from the mid-fifties to the present which are also from many different countries. The Kenneth Kendall Room features several paintings and sculptures done by the Hollywood artist who created the bronze busts of Dean that are erected at The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and at the James Dean Memorial Park in Fairmount. There are showcases full of tribute and novelty items that have been produced since the 1950s, such as souvenir plates, mugs, ceramic busts, puzzles, gum cards, scarves, and much more. The archive and library at the gallery has been used by several authors and film-makers working on documentaries and includes over 1,000 photographs, hundreds of books and magazines, and file cabinets full of clippings and information regarding James Dean from birth to death and beyond. The James Dean Gallery gives visitors an opportunity to view many of the items which have helped to keep the memory of this famous Indiana native alive.

The Fairmount James Dean Festivel! ~1980s ~ Bring it On!
07/15/2024

The Fairmount James Dean Festivel! ~1980s ~ Bring it On!

Chris is a Hoosier now living in Washington DC - Back in Indiana for visit - James Dean Gallery
07/15/2024

Chris is a Hoosier now living in Washington DC - Back in Indiana for visit - James Dean Gallery

Marie (Fond du Lac WI) is visiting Fairmount Today - Marie is a Member of the James Dean Remembered Fan Club & Brought a...
07/15/2024

Marie (Fond du Lac WI) is visiting Fairmount Today - Marie is a Member of the James Dean Remembered Fan Club & Brought a Donation for the Fan Club Auction at the end of This Month - James Dean Gallery

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Club from Xenia OH braved the rain to get to Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery
07/14/2024

Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Club from Xenia OH braved the rain to get to Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery

The Bartoks (Brooklyn NY) stopped in Fairmount on their Cross-Country Road Trip - James Dean Gallery
07/13/2024

The Bartoks (Brooklyn NY) stopped in Fairmount on their Cross-Country Road Trip - James Dean Gallery

Robin & Bill (Hamilton OH) are visiting Fairmount on a Cloudy Day - James Dean Gallery
07/09/2024

Robin & Bill (Hamilton OH) are visiting Fairmount on a Cloudy Day - James Dean Gallery

"Beetle" stopped by today in his Custom Chevy HHR - James Dean Gallery
07/09/2024

"Beetle" stopped by today in his Custom Chevy HHR - James Dean Gallery

Moz Fans (New Jersey & Uruguay) visiting Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery
07/08/2024

Moz Fans (New Jersey & Uruguay) visiting Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery

Address

425 N Main Street
Fairmount, IN
46928

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+17659483326

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