Champaign County History Museum

Champaign County History Museum We are a not-for-profit history museum focused on collecting and preserving the history of Champaign County, Illinois.

Our mission is to discover, collect, preserve, exhibit, study and interpret objects relating to the history of Champaign County, and to provide educational programs about the County’s heritage and the Museum’s collections.

Wilber found himself at the Maginn Office Equipment Company located at 606 S. 6th St. in Champaign. The company got it...
05/28/2026


Wilber found himself at the Maginn Office Equipment Company located at 606 S. 6th St. in Champaign. The company got its start in the 1940s and was originally located at 318 N. Neil St. This photograph was taken during the company's peak in the late 1950s. The company lived at 606 S 6th St. until the 1980s. The location is now Illini Pantry in campustown.

We're only a few days away from our next Historic Theaters Tour of Downtown Champaign! Are you interested in knowing mor...
05/27/2026

We're only a few days away from our next Historic Theaters Tour of Downtown Champaign! Are you interested in knowing more about the many theaters in our community? There have been many over the years, including the Art, Orpheum, Rialto, and over 20 others that lived in downtown Champaign over the years. Now just the Virginia remains.

Join us Saturday at the museum at 1pm to explore just some of this history with us!
Buy Your Tickets:
https://secure.champaigncountyhistory.org/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F32330

For the last week of May Wilber is back at a local business. What are they selling and where is he at? Make your guess...
05/27/2026


For the last week of May Wilber is back at a local business. What are they selling and where is he at? Make your guess in the comments below and come back tomorrow to find out the answer!

While the museum is closed today it's important today to remember those who have fought for our country and gave their l...
05/25/2026

While the museum is closed today it's important today to remember those who have fought for our country and gave their lives in the U.S. Armed Forces. This memorial event was held by the AM Vet Post 3 of Champaign sometime in the late 1970s or 1980s.

Our panel discussion has begun at the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana but it’s not too late to get your tickets for ...
05/23/2026

Our panel discussion has begun at the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana but it’s not too late to get your tickets for this afternoon’s Mid-Century Modern Tour!

Come by the church before noon to buy your tickets and the chance of a lifetime to explore Mid-Century Modern architecture in our community.

https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/modernhomestour

Doors are open at First Presbyterian Church of Urbana for Mid-Century Modern! Join us for a special dance performance by...
05/23/2026

Doors are open at First Presbyterian Church of Urbana for Mid-Century Modern!

Join us for a special dance performance by Good House Keep and Company at 10:30 followed by a panel discussion. Gain a deeper appreciation for the arts before exploring our community!

Make sure to come to the church to purchase and pick up your tickets before noon to enter into the homes in the afternoon.

Mid-Century Modern is Here! While the museum is closed, we have a day full of history out in our community!You still hav...
05/23/2026

Mid-Century Modern is Here! While the museum is closed, we have a day full of history out in our community!

You still have time to buy tickets to have the opportunity to explore seven wonderful Mid-Century Modern properties in the C-U, including 4 homes and 3 churches. You must purchase your tickets and pick them up at the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana before noon.

Buy Your Tickets before it's too late!
https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/modernhomestour

Our Second-Annual Mid-Century Modern tour of the CU is tomorrow, and we still have 🎟tickets🎟! We've got a full day of ac...
05/22/2026

Our Second-Annual Mid-Century Modern tour of the CU is tomorrow, and we still have 🎟tickets🎟! We've got a full day of activities planned for you from 10am - 5pm, including a dance performance, panel discussion, and self-guided tours!

Get your tickets now before it's too late to miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore seven mid-century-modern properties, including four homes in our community. Learn more and buy your tickets below:
https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/modernhomestour

05/21/2026

As a reminder, the museum is closing early for tonight's volunteer orientation for our Mid-Century Modern Tour on Saturday. We'll be shutting our doors at 4. We'll be back open with our regular hours tomorrow 1pm - 5pm, and closed all day Saturday for the tour.

We are two days away from our Second Annual Mid-Century Modern Tour! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity returns with al...
05/21/2026

We are two days away from our Second Annual Mid-Century Modern Tour! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity returns with all-new CU Mid-Century properties to explore!

Join us this Saturday for a day full of activities, including a morning dance performance and panel discussion at the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana beginning at 10am. Then, in the afternoon, six more properties will be available to tour from 1pm - 5pm!

You MUST pick up your tickets at the church by noon on Saturday to be able to enter the properties in the afternoon. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased below:
https://www.champaigncountyhistory.org/modernhomestour

Wilber is at the old Flatiron in downtown Urbana built in 1906. The building was designed by renowned local architect ...
05/21/2026


Wilber is at the old Flatiron in downtown Urbana built in 1906. The building was designed by renowned local architect Joseph William Royer, sat at 302 W. Springfield Ave, and was the tallest building in Urbana at the time aside from the Courthouse. It housed law offices, the Elks Lodge, Illinois Department of Public Welfare, and even Royer's architecture office.

On March 11, 1948 the building was devestated by fire, gutting the interior leaving only exterior remaining. This picture shows the aftermath of the fire before the remains were demolished. The Firestone Station garage behind the Flatiron survived the fire with only minor damage and still remains today.

Address

102 East University Avenue
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 7pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+12173561010

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