In the years following the Great Depression, Bradley County emerged from its rural roots as a nationally recognized hotbed of industry. At the Museum Center of 5ive Point’s Cleveland Works exhibit, visitors will explore this story, including themes of transportation, communication and labor relations. Cleveland Works is sponsored by Bank of Cleveland and is scheduled to run from Friday, August 2 through Saturday, October 12.
“This exhibit highlights Cleveland and Bradley County’s rich industrial history by telling the stories of companies such as Hardwick Woolen Mills, Cleveland Casket Company and Dixie Foundry, which was later bought by Whirlpool,” said Curator of Collections Lisa Chastain. “Whether setting the bar as a center for cutting-edge communications, or making national news with labor walkouts and riots, our region’s industrial history is filled with energy, drama, and surprises.”
The family-friendly exhibit will have hands-on elements for children of all ages, such as enameling rocks, which were used to put enamel on stoves in the early 1900s. Featured artifacts will include a 1935 stove developed by Hardwick Stove Company and a two-ton linotype machine, used to print poster and other marketing materials in the 1950s.
The Museum Center at 5ive Points tells the story of the Ocoee region through exhibitions and educational programming that promotes history, culture and preservation. The Museum Store features arts, crafts and books from select artists, craftsman and authors from within a 200-mile radius.
Hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is closed Sundays, Mondays and on select holidays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, and free for children under 5.
For more information, call (423) 339-5745, or visit www.museumcenter.org.
Source: Museum Center at 5ive Points