June 4 through July 30, 2015
Musser Museum Gallery at the Muscatine Art Center
FREE ADMISSION
"Older than the State of Iowa" is one boast the Muscatine Journal can make. The paper began in 1840 as the "Bloomington Herald" and has documented local response to national events, changes in transportation and technology, and politics, including statehood itself, have touched lives of people living in the community. The change of the City's name from Bloomington to Muscatine brought about a new name for the paper as well, when in 1849 it became the "Muscatine Journal".
The exhibition marks the 175th anniversary of the paper and includes an interesting chronology with Orion Clemens purchasing an interest in the Journal in 1853 and the first issue of the "Daily Journal" in 1855. Highlights of the exhibit include; two murals created for the Journal by Alva Runyon, displays of cameras, The Associated Press, darkroom equipment, press tools and type, Editor John Mahin and the bombing of his home, and "Special Editions". Also items included are original construction contracts from some of the five Journal locations and original newspapers reflecting the banner or name changes over the years. The exhibition will be on view in the Musser Mansion Gallery from June 4 through July 30, 2015.
Admission to the Muscatine Art Center is FREE. Donations are appreciated.
Please contact Melanie Alexander, Director, with any questions or concerns at 563-263-8282 or by email at malexander@muscatineiowa.gov.
The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Go to www.muscatineartcenter.org for more information about programs and events and to download a class brochure.
