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In our museum you'll find exhibits that provide a glimpse into 19th century life in Custer County. For example, a wonderful bit of Americana can be seen in the museum's large front room--a recreation of the Wescott, Gibbons, and Bragg General Merchandise Store of Comstock, Nebraska-complete with the most of the store's original display cases and merchandise. |
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The store was first established in 1886 in Westcott, Nebraska by Walter Wescott, a Wisconsin cattleman, who was later joined by son-in-laws Walter Gibbons and Charles Bragg. After the railroad came to the east side of the Middle Loup River, Walter is said to have slid his store across the ice to Comstock in December of 1899. |
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By 1912 a drug store had been built onto the original store, then operated by J. D. Rockhold. The pharmacy as it appeared in the Comstock store is also on display in our museum's front room. |
How to Contact Us
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Telephone (308) 872-2203, or write to: | |
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Custer County Historical Society, Inc.
Post Office Box 334 445 So. 9th. Ave. Broken Bow NE 68822 Or email us at:
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When to Visit
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Our research library and museum are usually open on weekday afternoons throughout the year and on an extended schedule during the summer months: | ||
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While you're sure to find our doors locked on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving,andChristmas, we do open during many other holidays. Mary Landkamer, the museum's curator, is on duty weekdays from 1p.m. to 5p.m. At other times a volunteer staff is available to assist you in using the Society's collections. Call ahead if you can only be in the area outside of these hours--the museum and research library may also be opened by appointment. | ||
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For more information contact Mary Landkamer Broken Bow, NE |
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Copyright © 2001 Custer County Historical
Society. All rights reserved.
Last Updated: August 21,, 2006 |