Blum House History with the Library

This turn of the century home, which stands at 414 West Main Street adjacent to the Library, was donated to the Mississippi Valley Public Library District in 1997 by the Collinsville Building and Loan Association. It was given for uses only consistent with Library purposes. The home was once the residence of the J. Henry Blum family. This family operated the Blum Mfg. Co. which manufactured cowbells.

While the House is being renovated, it's first floor is being used for rental to individuals, organizations and businesses for meetings and social gatherings. It has also been used for special Library programming such as Tellabration (storytelling festival), Book Club and Knitting Club meetings, et.al.

The Blum House, its’ furnishings, and artifacts are under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees.