Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery

Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery. . A city reveals its unique past through its historic buildings. This building is one of several in the downtown core that were constructed before 1920. We invite you to explore its history., 1912-1975 Postal Service , 1912-1932 Customs Office , 1933-1964 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment , 1940-1945 Wartime Prices and Trade Board , 1982- Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery, The original building, completed in 1912 was the postal service and customs office. A one story addition was added to the north side of the building over a two-year period from 1952-1954. In 1982 the building became home to the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery. The building was declared a National Historic site in 1977, a Municipal Heritage site in 1984 and a Provincial Heritage site in 2010., The Clock , In 1913 the hand-wound clock was installed in the building. Manufactured by John Smith and Sons of Derby, England, the clock incorporates the use of two weights attached to two drum-rolled cables, with one weight controlling the time and the other controlling the strike. Located directly above the clockworks room is the 364-kilogram bell and the four clock faces which are approximately 1.2 meters in diameter. This clock is unique because it continues to operate the way it was originally designed., Postal Service , The air inside the building during the winter months could become very dry and Postmaster Leo Parker would periodically shovel snow into the building in an attempt to increase the humidity levels. To prevent postage stamps from curling up due to dryness, they were placed in the mail floor vault with a humidifier.