Black Diamond Museum

The museum has just over 7,000 square feet of display area, plus the original Black Diamond Jail, two 10′ x 10′ display buildings, an 8′ x 10′ fire hose cart house, an 8′ x 8′ bell tower with the old Selleck school bell, the railroad caboose and 3 mine cars. The museum was still expanding and additional space was needed. A grant for another addition was received. This new addition was 41′ long by 24′ wide on the main floor, and 41′ long by 35′ wide on the lower floor.

The city crew helped in digging out under the building. The concrete work and black laying was contracted out. Volunteers completed the rest of the construction. This area now houses the lecture room and basement below. In the coming years, the historical society will need more people to take over the duties of operating the museum, including maintenance. The existing members are getting on in age and will not be able to continue indefinitely.