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About The Salvation Army’s Museum of the WestThe Salvation Army Museum of the West The Salvation Army Museum of the West was dedicated in 2002 by General John Gowans (R). This ceremony was by no means the beginnings of the effort in the Western Territory to preserve our rich heritage. Since the 1970’s the USA Western Territory has been collecting and housing artifacts and memorabilia from the territory’s past. The majority of the current catalog is composed of the items that were being sent during this time period. In 2002 the Western Territory cemented its commitment to the preservation of its history by building and funding a new museum and archive. The museum houses exhibits that display various aspects of the territory’s history, such as, uniforms from different periods, the music of the Army in the West, the Army’s participation in the Rose Bowl Parade, and many more. When visitors enter the museum they first notice the fire place and large pictures of the founders William and Catherine Booth as well as a portrait of Commissioner Adam Gifford. This first room is apply named the Booth Room after our founders. A center piece to this room is a silver tea set that was at one point owned by William Booth. Moving through the Booth Room, visitors enter the Main Exhibition Hall where the majority of the exhibits are housed. This room is situated with exhibits along all four walls, and clear exhibit cases in the center of the room for additional exhibit space. The room's main features are the manikins which display various Army uniforms from the past and a short film depicting the process of becoming an officer. This room houses the majority of the before mentioned exhibits. The museum is all one level, except for the music display which is one step, for easy access to all visitors. Although the museum does not have set hours, the museum is open by appointment during the week. If you would like to schedule a tour of the museum please e-mail clinton.trimmer@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (310) 265-3649. |
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