This museum has several unique features and also has many exhibits worthy of close attention. First, it has the 1872 era shop where buggies and wagons were hand crafted. The leather belts, driven by a “ hit and miss “ engine, represents a bygone era and a crucial link to American manufacturing prowess. If only for this, a visit is required. Secondly, the collection of electric vehicles is vast and easily accessible. Most are trucks but there is also an electric car, showing that the electric vehicle technology is over a century old. Interesting displays of an old diner and gas station as well. Every exhibit and vehicle is well documented and shown. The American Bantam designed “Jeep” is a surviving example of the prototype that they developed and which was then manufactured in great quantities by Ford and Willys, as the small Butler, PA company was unable to scale up enough for wartime needs. The location is out of the way but well worth the trip and should interest young and old.

- Gordon Siebert Verified