Greyhound Bus Museum facts for kids
The Greyhound Bus Museum from the southeast
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| Established | 1989 |
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| Location | 1201 Greyhound Boulevard Hibbing, Minnesota, United States |
| Type | Transport museum |
The Greyhound Bus Museum is in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. This town is special because it's where the famous Greyhound bus service began!
Back in 1914, two friends, Carl Wickman and Andrew "Bus Andy" Anderson, started their first bus service here. They used a 1914 Hupmobile car to drive miners around.
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The Start of Greyhound Buses
The company we know as Greyhound Lines grew from humble beginnings. It was started by Carl Wickman, Andy Anderson, E.C. (Ed) Ekstrom, and others. They worked together, combining their small bus services. Over time, their efforts created a huge company. Greyhound became a symbol of travel and dreams in America.
About the Museum
The Greyhound Bus Museum first opened in September 1989. It was originally called the Greyhound Bus Origin Center. A local resident named Gene Nicolelli worked hard to create it. He found a special plaque that said Hibbing was the birthplace of the bus industry. This inspired him to create a museum.
The museum now has many old buses. These buses were once part of the Greyhound Line. The exhibits also share the company's story. You can learn how Greyhound helped during World War II. There are also lots of cool items from its long history.
Amazing Old Buses
The museum has a fantastic collection of historical buses. These vehicles show how bus travel changed over the years. Here are some of the cool buses you can see:
- 1914 Hupmobile: This was the very first car used for the bus service.
- 1927 White bus: An early example of a dedicated bus.
- 1936 Yellow 743 "Super Coach": A classic bus from the 1930s.
- 1947 Yellow 743 "Battle of Britain": Another Yellow Coach model.
- 1947/48 ACF "Brill": A unique bus design.
- 1948 GMC PD-4151 "Silverside": Known for its sleek, shiny look.
- 1956 MCI Courier 96: A popular model from the 1950s.
- 1956 GMC PD-4501 "Scenicruiser": A famous double-decker bus.
- 1964 GMC PD-4106: A common bus from the 1960s.
- 1967 GMC PD-4107 "Buffalo": Nicknamed for its distinct front shape.
- 1969 GMC PD-4903 "Buffalo": Another "Buffalo" model.
- 1977 MCI MC-8 "Americruiser": A more modern bus.
- 1982 MCI MC-9: A workhorse of the bus industry.
- 1989 Eagle 10: A bus from the late 1980s.
- 1992 MCI MC-12: One of the newer models in the collection.
What You Can See at the Museum
The museum has several interesting displays for visitors:
- The Men and Machines That Created Greyhound Bus Lines: This exhibit shows pictures and items. It tells the story of the people and vehicles that started Greyhound.
- The Greyhound Story: You can watch a video here. It explains the history of the company in an easy-to-understand way.
- The Car They Could Not Sell: This exhibit shares an amazing story. It shows how a small, two-mile bus line grew. It became the biggest bus company in the world!
More to Explore
- First Avenue: This is a nightclub in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It used to be a Greyhound Bus Terminal!
