12/03/2023
Teresita & Mark spent some time at The Gallery This Afternoon - James Dean Gallery
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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.
12/02/2023
Standing on the stage of Fairmount High School looking out into the auditorium. The staircases to the third floor auditorium had collapsed and a scissors lift was used to get in through a window..
This is the last photo of anyone standing on the Fairmount High School stage ~ August 19, 2010
The stage has since been rebuilt by the Fairmount Lions Club and is still in use in the large pavilion in Play Acres Park in Fairmount.
12/01/2023
This Fun Group is traveling from Branson back home to Michigan & stopped in Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery
11/28/2023
Dreya (Indy) & Nyla (Kokomo) are visiting Fairmount Today - Checking Out The Rebel Rebel Collectibles Store & James Dean Gallery - Fairmount, Indiana
11/26/2023
The Old Stage Coach Stop. Beautiful Historic House for sale in Fairmount. Needs work but the price is right and they will negotiate. Two houses down from The James Dean Gallery on Main Street! Detatched 2 car garage with an upstairs apartment.
Somebody Please save this Beauty! 36 photos
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403 N Main St, Fairmount, IN 46928 is for sale. View 36 photos of this 3 bed, 2 bath, 3434 sqft. single family home with a list price of $159900.
11/24/2023
Todd James Jackson (Atlanta GA) is visiting Fairmount with His Family Today - He is an Actor & has appeared on several Shows & Movies - James Dean Gallery
11/23/2023
From the archives of The James Dean Gallery
11/18/2023
Bricson & Belle are in Fairmount Today - They are both James Dean & Elvis Presley Fans - James Dean Gallery
11/17/2023
Darren (Laguna Niguel CA) is driving Across The Country & stopped in Fairmount on His Way West - James Dean Gallery
11/14/2023
Brant (Merrillville IN) is on a Road Trip - it's a Sunny Afternoon in Fairmount - James Dean Gallery
11/14/2023
Thank You to the readers of the Grant County Chronicle-Tribune for voting The James Dean Gallery "Grant County's Greatest Museum" for the third time!
11/13/2023
Mary (Wabash IN) & Carol (Sun City Center FL) are visiting Fairmount this Morning - Carol (Right) is 80 Years Old & A Long Time James Dean Fan - James Dean Gallery
11/07/2023
Great to see Our Friend Brandon Elvis Howard back in Fairmount - Brandon is a Terrific Performer & Really Nice Guy - James Dean Gallery
10/29/2023
Alisha, Holland & Corbin (Kent WA) are on a Road Trip & Stopped in Fairmount This Morning - James Dean Gallery
10/28/2023
Andrew (Portage MI) made a Special Trip to Fairmount Today - He's checking out All The James Dean Sites - Fairmount, Indiana
10/28/2023
Mark (Metamora IN) was here in September for The James Dean Memorial Service & returned to Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery
10/28/2023
Caleb (Louisville KY) is a Big James Dean Fan & is excited to visit Fairmount for the First Time - James Dean Gallery
10/27/2023
Heather & Elaine (Middletown OH) are celebrating a Birthday here in Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery
10/26/2023
Belle Dean (Murfreesboro TN) is back in Fairmount Today - Belle Loves Classic Cars, Elvis & JD - James Dean Gallery
10/26/2023
Wes (Simpsonville S. C.) is biking around Fairmount Today - Beautiful weather for a Ride - James Dean Gallery
10/24/2023
Diana & Rod (Canton IL) are back in Town for another Visit Today - Beautiful Fall Weather - Fairmount, Indiana
10/22/2023
Nice to see Smilin' Jay and Julea in Fairmount for a visit today. Jay was the bass player for the popular band BR-549. Jay now works at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
10/22/2023
Bricson & Katelyn are visiting Fairmount Today - Checking Out all The James Dean Sites - James Dean Gallery
10/21/2023
Tom is Originally from Gas City & Now Lives in Sequim WA - He is back visiting & stopped in Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery
10/19/2023
The Dayton College Women's Club took a Tour of Fairmount & Stopped at The Gallery - James Dean Gallery
10/17/2023
Eirini is from Greece but studying in the U. S. - She made the trip to Fairmount with her Sister Today - Eirini is a Big James Dean Fan & hopes to visit again next year - Park Cemetery
10/17/2023
Following James Dean's Footsteps in Rural Indiana. Hop in your car and trace James Dean's childhood in Indiana and visit his grave site.
10/15/2023
Jerry & Gloria (Frankfort IN) are visiting for their Second Time - Jerry Told me Actor Will Geer (The Waltons) & Musician Kyle Cook (Matchbox Twenty) are both from Frankfort - Fairmount, Indiana
10/15/2023
Eileen & Karen (Belding MI) stopped in Fairmount on their way heading North - James Dean Gallery
10/15/2023
Happy Birthday to Zach Today! (Photo-Collage by Katherine L. Fogg)
10/13/2023
Neil & Ceil (Coplay PA) stopped in Fairmount Today - Great Day for Sightseeing - James Dean Gallery
10/12/2023
Please Vote for The James Dean Gallery in the "Tourist Attraction" and "Community Museum" categories Thanks!
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Check it out now! Vote today!
10/10/2023
Early Morning Visitors from Switzerland stopped in Fairmount on their way from Chicago to Ohio - Fairmount, Indiana
10/06/2023
Merle & Rosemary (Anderson IN) are Celebrating Merle's 81st Birthday in Fairmount Today - James Dean Gallery
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425 N Main Street
Fairmount, IN
46928
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