Welcome to the Gresham Historical Society
Our History
The Gresham Historical Society was founded by the Gresham Community Bicentennial Committee in 1976. In 1990, the Gresham Historical Society purchased the Gresham Carnegie Library, which now houses the Gresham Historical Museum and Special Collections Library.
Our Mission
The Gresham Historical Society is dedicated to providing a center for the collection, preservation, exhibition, and publication of material of historical and cultural importance; to acquiring documents, manuscripts, publications, artifacts and images; to promoting knowledge and appreciation of Gresham’s history to the public through educational programs and exhibitions.
Gresham Historical Society
410 N. Main Ave., P.O. Box 65
Gresham, Oregon, 97030
(503)661-0347
Hours:
Wednesday 10AM-4PM
Thursday 10AM-4PM
Friday 2PM-8PM
Saturday 10AM-4PM
Sunday 12PM-4PM
CARL & ADA ZIMMERMAN
RESEARCH ROOM
The Carl & Ada Zimmerman Research Room contains Gresham Historical’s non-circulating special collections library and archives.
The Research Room is open by appointment only. Please schedule your research appointment 24 hours in advance.
PRICING
Research room appointment
Photography, digital file & permissions
Document printing
Suggested donation $5/hour
$10
$1 per copy