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In our museum you'll find exhibits that provide a glimpse into 19th century life in Custer County. For example, a wonderful bit of Americana can be seen in the museum's large front room--a recreation of the Wescott, Gibbons, and Bragg General Merchandise Store of Comstock, Nebraska-complete with the most of the store's original display cases and merchandise. |
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The store was first established in 1886 in Westcott, Nebraska by Walter Wescott, a Wisconsin cattleman, who was later joined by son-in-laws Walter Gibbons and Charles Bragg. After the railroad came to the east side of the Middle Loup River, Walter is said to have slid his store across the ice to Comstock in December of 1899. |
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By 1912 a drug store had been built onto the original store, then operated by J. D. Rockhold. The pharmacy as it appeared in the Comstock store is also on display in our museum's front room. |
How to Contact Us
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Telephone (308) 872-2203, or write to: | |
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Carol Christen, Curator Custer County Historical Society, Inc. Post Office Box 334 Broken Bow NE 68822 Or email us at:
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When to Visit
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From Labor Day to Memorial Day our museum and research center are open Monday and Friday from 1:00 - 4:00, thanks to a brigade of volunteers. During those months, we are also open from 10:00 to 4:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with our curator and research director on duty. | ||
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During our busy summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day) we expand those hours with the help of numerous volunteers. If you will be traveling a distance to research with us, you would be wise to call ahead to be certain of our hours. | ||
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For more information contact our curator at cchs4@live.com |
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Custer County Historical Society, PO Box 334, 445 S. 9th Avenue, Broken Bow, NE 68822 | 308-872-2203
Copyright © 2012 CCHS | All rights reserved. |