The Dell Rapids Museum is located on the town's "historical main street." The building is the site of the original Dieson Department Store built in 1902 of native quartzite. The Dell Rapids Society for Historic Preservation negotiated the purchase of the building in 1994 with the goal to turn it into a museum. Renovation for the museum was well under way in 1995, with the majority of the restoration and renovation completed in 1999. A mile stone event occurred in January of 1999 with the "burning of the mortgage" making the Dell Rapids Society for Historical Preservation the official owner of the museum.

The early picture postcard above, shows Dell Rapids "Historic Main Street."

The Dieson Building is the third from the right.

SUPPORT THE MUSEUM:

Join the Dell Rapids Society for Historic Preservation.

Yearly dues are $15 for a family or $10 for a single membership.

Send your check to: DRSHP Box 143, Dell Rapids , SD 57022-1114

Meetings

The Dell Rapids Society for Historic Preservation (DRSHP) meets on the second Thursday of every month in the Museum at 7:30 p.m.

UNIQUE GIFT SHOP ITEMS

Dell Rapids Historic Coverlet..............$49.50
Dell Rapids Note cards...........$ 5.00
Scenic & Historic Dell Rapids video...........$25.00
Pottery, glassware, and more...........$ various prices
South Dakota Coverlet.................................$49.50
Mechanical windup toys................$ various prices
Historical and pictorial greeting cards...................$ various prices
(All items plus tax).

Board of Directors

	Mary Fitzgerald, President
	Dale Nighbert, Vice President
	Mavis King, Secretary
	Janice Klein, Treasurer
	CherylWildermuth
	Carol Foster
	George Schwebach
	Fern Nemmers

Hours

WINTER HOURS: Saturday: 1-3 p.

For special appointment times, please feel free to call:

George Schwebach 428-3251

Carol Foster (work: 428-5656) or home 428- 3833

Location

407 E. 4th St.

Dell Rapids, SD 57022

Phone: 605-428-4821

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 143

Dell Rapids, SD 57022

Email: museum@dellrapids.org