Help Build The Town of Gabriella

Larry and Janet 'Missy' Iams have been building an 1880's western town for six years now, which is 75% completed today.  Their goal is to preserve a piece of the American old west history, and share it with the world.  When completed, their proposed accommodations and activities will include, and definitely are not limited to:  a hotel and log cabin, dance hall and saloon, billiard hall, gun fight reenactments, old-time photography, stagecoach  and buggy rides, chuck wagon dinners, dances/classes, weddings, private parties, a movie set, mounted shooting, and old-time barber hair cuts and shaves.  Just imagine being able to push back time and be fully submerged in the wild wild west!

See the town in all its glory in this interview done recently by KRQE New 13. Check out this special story HERE!


Over the last six years, Larry and Missy have almost single handedly built the entire town. Now, as they are getting up in years, they could use a helping hand so they can finish it off and open it up to the public during the Spring and Summer seasons.  



Thus far, building the Town Of Gabriella has cost approximately $25,000.  

Below is an list of materials and merchandise needed to complete the town:

2,500 gal. water tank - $3,000
Water pump- $250                                                        
PVC pipe- $250
Higher walls, roof, & flooring for the Dance Hall-$3,645  Flooring & ceiling for 3 bedrooms & dining room for the Hotel- $650
5 gal. of stain for all flooring- $80
Propane water heater- $500
Septic tank system- $2,500
Bath house- $3,200
4 Cabins: 40'x16' total- $3,710
Gravel for our entrance dirt road- $5,000.                 Miscellaneous small buildings materials- $340
Pool table- $200
Cast iron stove- $500
Aladdin lamps- $975
Trim- $200


With the cost of materials plus the cost of labor, we estimate it will take $50,000 to have the town up and running by Summer 2017.

If you've had the pleasure of metting Larry or Missy,  you know how loving and caring they are. Their kindness and generousity truly knows no limits.  To see their dreams come to fruition is a victory for the adventure seeker, the artist, the history buff, the traveler, and anyone who likes to have fun!


Any donation, whether it's a dollar amount, sharing on your social media, or lending a helping hand to be a part of creating this attraction, is appreciated beyond words. This project is about bringing people and eras together. We can't wait for you to come see it!