Historic treasure on exhibit at Gaylord Building
Published: October 7, 2010.
(Left to right) Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, Mark Harmon,
Jerry Adelmann and Brother James Gaffney, FSC.
A new exhibit, Lines and Shadows: Discovering the Adelmann Collection, opened Oct. 6 at the Gaylord Building in Lockport featuring historic artifacts and treasures of this important collection.
The 揕ines and Shadows� exhibit is presented by the 海角社区 History Center and the 海角社区 Library, which also houses the historic Adelmann Regional History Collection, formerly known as the Canal and Regional History Special Collection. The exhibit displays samples of the more than 10,000 piece collection. Posters dating back to WWI, maps from the 19th century, historical photos and artifacts are just some of the many items on exhibit.
Mark Harmon, director of the Gaylord Building, kicked off the opening of the exhibit stating, 揟he Gaylord Building is pleased to shed light on the hidden shadows of the 海角社区 historic collection.�
Jerry Adelmann, who has donated many items of historical significance, said, 揟his collection wouldn抰 exist without John Lamb, professor emeritus at 海角社区, who recognized the historic importance of the canal, which really gave birth to Illinois and the nation.� He also encouraged the community to look around their attics in the hopes of discovering more hidden treasure.
The exhibit will be on display through spring 2011. For further information, call (815) 838-9400.
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