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Clive

Historical Society

Swanson Park
86th & Swanson Blvd.

Progress is moving along with the 86th Street Art Plaza
September 23rd is a tentative date for the dedication.
The Historical Society will host a reception
after the ribbon cutting.

The Clive Historical Society Supports Clive Public Art. You can Help too!!!
If you are interested in being part of this effort, by being on the Clive Public Art Advisory Commission, a selection panel for a specific art project, or as a volunteer -- contact Lisa at Clive City Hall.

For More Information:
lischmidt@cityofclive.com
www.clivepublicart.blogspot.com

Two members of the CHS Board of Directors recently sat on the selection panel for the art piece to be placed at the corner of 86th St. and University Blvd. (formerly Taco Johns).

Marc Moulton was the artist selected with his submitted piece of art. Prairie Engine.

A second piece by Marc has subsequently been added to the location that represents a caboose to be placed as shown below.

Clive Public Art

8641 Swanson Boulevard
Clive, Iowa 50325

Home Office of the
Clive Chamber of Commerce

Jackie Seymour, Executive Director

Most Recent - Summer of 2009

Park Swing - Donated in memory of
Wes Franklin

THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!!

People have been asking about tours of the Museum.
We thank you for your interest and apologize if your inquiry was missed.

The site is not open on a daily basis, unfortunately. Wishful thinking on our part. Volunteers welcome though if you are interested.

Tours by appointment only.

You may contact CHS at this link
for tours and information

Park Bench - Donated by the
Clive Good Idea Club

New siding and new signage
pretty flowers

Fall 2009

Track sign properly painted

Reames Noodle Factory

Fisher Gas Station

Fisher Gas Station

Clive Depot
This is the earliest picture we have.
Depot built in 1882

How it looks today in it's current location
in Swanson Park

Milwaukee Railroad. Notice the changes in siding - Clive Depot

Post Cards of Clive Depot in various stages of usage. At the time of the lower photo, it was no longer a depot but a storage facility.

Pictures, pictures, we would love to add pictures ...
right up to today.

Early Clive - Our roots begin here

Clive Depot

First General Store

Class room of the second school in Clive.

Walnut Hill Township school picture - 1917

Do YOU recognize these pictures. They are part of the Historical Society's Archives

For example:
Click here for full size picture.

An Early picture of the Clive Fire Department as been donated.

Click on thumbnail for larger view. This is a large file so be patient.

Names are needed!!!

---CHS Board of Directors

Clive Historical Society
8641 Swanson Blvd.
PO Box 22043
Clive, IA 50325
Established - 1989

For more information or to make an appointment to visit the Museum contact Linda
We would love to have you and welcome any chance to give a personal tour.
Come with your lunch and visit the park. Our windows are always good for a "look see."