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East Alton History Museum 

The East Alton History Museum features photographs and artifacts documenting the history of East Alton since its incorporation in 1893. 

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Location

Fred H. Bright Jr. Vital Services Building, 3rd Floor
211 N. Shamrock Street, East Alton IL 62024
Phone: (618) 216-2781


Hours of Operation 
Thursday & Friday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Books for Sale

In association with the East Alton History Museum, the East Alton Public Library sells copies of “I Grew Up in War Housing” ($24.99), which documents the history of the Defense Housing Projects in East Alton from 1941-1954, and “Images of America: East Alton” ($21.99), which paints an overall picture of the history of East Alton starting with the earliest settlement through its evolution. We also sell calendars ($5) that include images of historic East Alton.

Have Questions?

History Museum purchase inquiries can be answered by calling or emailing us.

(618) 259-0787

Contact Us

Phone: (618) 259-0787

Email: info@eastaltonlibrary.org
Fax: (618) 259-0788

Address

250 Washington Avenue

East Alton, Illinois 62024

Hours

Mon - Thu: 9:30 am - 6 pm

​​Fri - Sat: 9:30 am - 5 pm

​Sunday : CLOSED

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