Located at the corner of 3rd Street and Victor Avenue, the Lowell Thomas Museum stands tribute to the legendary radio broadcaster, while also showcasing quaint memorabilia from the city's prolific past.
The brick walls of the museum building, which date back to 1899, have a unique history of their own. Remembered as the first workplace of Lowell Thomas, this structure has also served as a hardware store, a hotel and even a confectionary store over the years. Visitors to the museum can also view the mine shaft elevator and the laundry washboard which bears testament to the Gold Rush era which Colorado is most famous for. The five rooms of exhibits contain curios like ancient porcelain dolls, books, lace covered furniture and mannequins who are still clothed in costumes dating back to the times of the first residents of Victor. The museum also houses a re-created children's room, in front of which, you will find a one-of-a-king framed wreath which is made of human hair!
A whole room is dedicated to artifacts which detail the life and career of one of Victor's most famous residents, Lowell Thomas. Many of the photographs and posters, which the museum showcases, have been donated by his family. You can also stop by at the Museum shop to pick up museum-themed t-shirts, Chinese checker board games and other souvenirs.
The Museum is open from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday in the weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and weekends only in the month of September.
For further information, you can refer to the website http://victorcolorado.com/museum.htm or call the museum at 719-689-5509.
The Lowell Thomas Museum
298 Victor Ave
Victor, CO 80860
