Viva Cribb Local History Resource Room

The Viva Cribb Local History Resource Room was officially opened 21 July 2000. The room was named after Viva Cribb (see photo at right).

Purpose
The purpose of the room is to ensure the preservation of information and resources specifically related to the history of Ipswich and the surrounding region for present and future generations.

Contact Details
Level 2, Ipswich Global Information Centre
40 South St., Ipswich 4305
Ph: (07) 3810-6898
E-mail: infoserv@gil.com.au

Viva Grace Cribb
31-01-1920 to 01-06-2006
Viva was the great granddaughter of Benjamin Cribb, founder of Cribb & Foote Department Store, established at Bell Street, Ipswich in 1849 as London Stores.

Photo courtesty of Whitehead Studios

Opening Hours
Monday	9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday	9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday	9 am - 5 pm
Thursday	9 am - 5 pm
Friday	9 am - 5 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

For further information about the Local History collection, membership, enquiries or school tours please contact the Local History Room on (07) 3810-6898.