Downtown Historic District

Stories of downtown Cheney, the buildings we see today and the ghosts of businesses and buildings of our past.

Cheney’s Historic Register

view from College roof toward downtown in 1912

Electric Train Depot 1907

Tain waiting at electric train depot with passengers nearby

401 1st Street 1897

man and woman stand outside Rollie's cafe

120 F Street 1967

424 1st Street 1910

402/404 1st Street 1909

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Cheney Historical Museum main logo in green.

We are passionate about sharing & preserving our local history. You make it possible! Every dollar goes to funding research, preserving our history, and most importantly, sharing those stories with you, at the museum & beyond its walls. We are operated completely by volunteers and through your donations. We receive no government funding. Whatever you give, you are awesome and you make a difference to us.