Business Type: Sights

The Joiner History Room is the DeKalb County Archives. The historical materials date back to the hand written minutes of the first session of the County Commissioners in 1837. As there has never been a fire to destroy any of the county valuable historical files, they have been meticulously preserved to meet the needs of today’s researchers. The collection includes Civil War papers, newspaper files, old photographs and numerous boxes of manuscript materials.

The DeKalb County History Center has a large archival collection. Most requested resources include genealogical materials, information about property, general business records, but there is much more.

The Museum houses a significant artifact collection which reflects daily life and special events in DeKalb County  history. Highlights include textiles, sports memorabilia – including the 1984 Olympic torch, marketing materials
from local businesses, agricultural and Pumpkin Fest items.

Blue Moon Bikes owner Rod Griffis has been an antique bicycle collector for more than a decade. He actively collects antique bikes, and Schwinn Stingrays are his specialty. Rod’s collection is word-renowned for its completeness and authenticity. His extensive collection features Schwinn Stingrays from 1963 through the 1980s.

Rod curates an exhaustive collection of Krate series bicycles, owning one of each model from every year produced (1968 – 1973). The collection includes both the five speed and coaster brake models. The collection is comprised of other vintage rarities as well: Balloon Tire Bikes, Pre-War Bikes, a Rideable High-Wheel Bike, Monarch Bikes, Advertisements, Propaganda, and Accessories. Blue Moon Bikes opened in 2002 and has been serving collectors and biking enthusiasts, as well as casual bikers ever since.