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 Updated: 2/18/2013 
Chester-Lake Almanor Museum
Chester, California
Description

Small museum in log building addition built on older log cabin public library filled with photos and artifacts of local culture from the Maidu to modern era. From early ranching and dairying operations through timber industry and tourism.

Artifact Collections

archaeology, basketry, history, photography

Maidu baskets and stone implements
Early dairy ranching implements
Advertising articles and equipment from early businesses
Artifacts from early ranching and post office operations
Research Collections

Hundreds of photographs of local communities and early families, Lake Almanor's creation, from 1860's through 1950's. Historical society publications, unpublished interviews, memoirs, and research articles,as well as video interviews and tours.

Programs

Programs with oral history accompanied by slides available to school groups and organizations as per requests.

Governance

A branch of the Plumas County Museum

Library

Access: Scholars

Appointment required: True

Street Address
200 First Avenue
Chester, CA 96020
Mailing Address
PO Box 1191
Chester, CA 96020
phone: 800-350-4838
e-mail: mquadrio@digitalpath.net
home page: www.lakealmanorarea.com/museums.htm
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday10 AM - 1 PM & 1:30 PM - 5 PM

Hours same as Chester Branch Library

Museum Type(s)
History
Staff
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