This Bell was originally found in this location atop "Old Central" built in 1909, which was located where the Ankeny Area Historical Museums are now located. That school was destroyed in the tornado of 1974. The Bell had been placed in front . . . — — Map (db m316084) HM
In 1905, John Marts built this home at 410 South Ankeny Boulevard. John's daughter, Bertha, and her husband E.W. Neveln (former Superintendent of the Ankeny Public Schools) lived in the home from 1921-1943. Later, the Abel T. McCleary family . . . — — Map (db m316082) HM
In the year 2000, the Ankeny Area Historical Society Board of Directors recognized the need for more space. The Marts/Neveln/McCleary house that was moved in 1995 was full of many exhibits, and artifacts were in storage.
During the . . . — — Map (db m316086) HM
