Young Historical Museum
The Young Historical Museum is a one-of-a-kind place along the Great River Road. The house and its contents were given to the City of Bellevue by Joe and Grace Young who made a small fortune in the hardware business. They were avid collectors of antique furniture, China, figurines, teapots, and just about any damn thing they could get their hands on. The museum has an uncertain future as the endowment is depleted and city leaders appear to have little will to preserve the museum and the collection. If you enjoy the museum, consider making a donation, so future visitors can continue to enjoy it.
NOTE: The museum closed in 2014.
For more about Bellevue (Iowa), check out the Lansing to LeClaire guide book, available in print form or as a PDF download.
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