by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
Original photographs from the Valley Falls Historical Society files were the inspiration for the colorful Delaware River mural on display in the museum’s east window.
Representative of the late 1880s era, the old railroad bridge pictured in the foreground, parallel with the wagon bridge in the background, supports the Kansas Central Train. The elevator and mill, vital to the community’s economy, add credence to the historical scene.
A miniature locamotive with attached box cars, surrounded by vintage photos of Valley Falls train depots updates the city’s history as a popular railroad town.
An enlarged portrait of pioneer mill owner, operator and benefactor Joseph Piazzek surveys the scene including the grasshopper for whom the town was orginally named, Grasshopper Falls.
The museum’s west window is devoted entirely to the memory and anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragic terrorist attack that devastated the nation and shocked the world.
Anita Stutesman, Lesa Brose and Joan Reichart will be museum hosts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13.
The historical society will observe Grasshopper Falls Fun Day with free cider and doughnuts for visitors at the museum.
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