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LE MARS, IA

Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor & Museum

PROJECT GOALS

Reviving historic charm

The goal was to restore the historic Pew building, creating a vibrant ice cream parlor and museum that celebrates Wells’ rich history.

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A revival of one of downtown Le Mars’ most historical buildings, the Parlor, is located in the Pew building. The Pew building was home to one of the earliest businesses in Le Mars and the state of Iowa. The Parlor’s marble ice cream bar is an original from the historic M&M Bakery & Café in O’Neill, Nebraska. The Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor offers an outdoor seating area and an indoor ice cream bar, with booth and table seating. A grand staircase leads you to a second level of casual seating. Historical photos, packaging displays and exhibits are featured throughout the building and highlight Wells’ company history. The space also includes a private room that can be reserved for meetings, events and parties!

Exterior of ice cream parlor with themed decorations
Grand staircase leading to ice cream parlor
Ice cream parlor bar with bar seating
Ice cream parlor lobby entrance with grand staircase
Rooftop outdoor seating with benches and picnic tables
Special occasion room with tables and chairs
Corridor with Wells Ice Cream history murals
Ice cream museum theater with bright colors
2nd floor seating in ice cream museum
Ice cream parlor dining area with seating
2nd floor view of stairwell and wood design
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