Historical Attractions

ANTIQUE ACRES

7610 Waverly Rd.
987-2380
The history of agriculture is told through this extensive collection of restored and preserved antique steam, saw milling and farm machinery. A modern 70-site campground is available. Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May - October.

LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE

1st & Clay Streets
277-8817 or 266-5149

Built in 1909, this charming schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, pot-bellied stove and turn-of-the-century furnishings. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 p.m. May - October.

GEORGE WYTH HOUSE & VIKING PUMP MUSEUM

303 Franklin St.
277-8817 or 266-5149
A unique museum, the former family home of George Wyth has been furnished in the Art Deco style. The third floor of the house is a small museum dedicated to the Viking Pump Company founded by Wyth. Open Sundays 2-4 p.m. April - December.

ICE HOUSE MUSEUM

1st & Franklin Streets
277-8817 or 266-5149
This circular structure built in 1921 once housed a flourishing ice business and now displays ice harvest equipment and photos of ice farming operations. Early farming, homemaking and business memorabilia are also displayed. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 2-4:30 p.m. May-October.

IOWA BAND MUSEUM

203 1/2 Main St.
266-1253
Visit the historic band hall which houses the history and memorabilia of the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, which has been in operation since 1891. Open June and July Wednesday and Sunday 2-4 p.m. and Monday 7-9 p.m. or by appointment.

UNI MUSEUM

University of Northern Iowa
273-2188
Created in 1892, this museum boasts the largest natural science collection -geology, biology, history and anthropology - in Northeast Iowa. The museum serves both the University and the community. Open Monday-Friday 9-4:30 p.m., Sunday 1-4:30 p.m. Closed Sundays June-August.

VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM

308 W 3rd St.
277-8817 or 266-5149
The oldest of Cedar Falls' museums, this 1861 Civil War era home features antique furnishings, fashions and memorabilia documenting the area's early history. Open Wednesday-Sunday 2-4 p.m.

UNI MARSHALL CENTER ONE-ROOM SCHOOL

East of Hudson Rd. on 23rd St.
273-6066
Preschool through college level classes can experience a typical day in a 1900-1920 schoolroom. Lessons are presented by UNI faculty or former one-room school teachers. Special events are offered to the public throughout the year.