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The "Old City Hall " was built in 1915. This housed all the City Offices and the Police Department. The "New City Hall" complex was built in 1993. It houses Main City Offices, Police Department, and Fire Hall. This building is across the street from the "Old City Hall"

The Iron Range Historical Society is housed in Gilbert's old City Hall /Police Station/Jail building. This is a very unique building indeed. The Police Station is on the main floor. Within the Police Station is one of the last old time jails  known in existence. It is well worth the trip to see all the state of the art functions for it's time. The Law Enforcement Museum is also in this area. Just a few pictures of what you will find.

Climb the staircase and enjoy the features of the building, all the historical displays, and records that are there for your browsing. The Society was opened in the City of Gilbert in 1976. Prior to coming to Gilbert it was in Aurora and Biwabik.

Kathy Bergan has been the volunteer curator since 1986. If there is anything you need to know- she's the lady to ask. Kathy has helped to catalog all the pictures, art work, and huge variety of artifacts that have been donated to the Museum. She is assisted by 13 volunteers, who are board members, officers, or advisors. The museum houses information from all over the Iron Range Area. not just Gilbert's history.
 

The Gilbert Herald donated all its newspaper archives from 1923 to the present date. There are even a few very rare issue from 1912-1916. These are a wealth of information to researchers.
There are Special Books that have been written by the IRHS that are available for purchase. These books are $20.00 per volume.
World War 1  (1 volume)
World War 2  (3 volumes)
Newsletter Books

Many other books are being written at this time.
Another book was complied and published by "The Gilbert Herald Newspaper", which contains a wealth of information about the City of Gilbert and surrounding area. This may be purchased through the Gilbert Herald Newspaper.

Museum Hours:
Monday & Tuesday : 9 AM to 2 PM
Other days by appointment

Become a Member:
Yearly: $10.00
Lifetime: $100.00

Contact:
Iron Range Historical Society
19 S. Broadway St. 
PO Box 786
Gilbert, MN. 55741-0786
Tel. # (218) 749-3150
Contact Person : Kathy Bergan
 

This Museum and Historical Society is funded mainly by donations and volunteers. And they are doing a Great Job with what they have. Any one interested in donating or volunteering, please contact the Iron Range Historical Society.