Reiff's Antique Gas Station Automotive Museum facts for kids
Reiff's Gas Station Museum was a special place in Woodland, California. It was a museum filled with cool items from American car history. The museum first opened its doors in the year 2000.
What Can You See at Reiff's Gas Station Museum?
This museum had a huge collection of interesting things. You could see old-fashioned gas pumps. There was even a whole antique gas station set up.
Other cool exhibits included:
- a 1956 Chevrolet tow truck
- a classic diner
- an old-style general store
- a movie theater display
- a car crash scene
- an airplane crash scene
- many vintage gas station signs and logos
How the Museum Started and Grew
The museum began in the home of its founder, Mark Reiff. Over time, it grew much bigger. It eventually covered 10,000 square feet (about 900 square meters) of space just for exhibits.
The museum also had other areas. There was a meeting room that was 650 square feet (about 60 square meters). Plus, an outdoor patio covered 900 square feet (about 84 square meters).
Fun Events and Photo Shoots
Reiff's Gas Station Museum was also a popular spot for photo shoots. People who owned vintage cars could bring them here. They could take amazing pictures with the old-time scenes in the museum.
The museum also hosted a yearly event. It was called Reiff's Street Bash. This fun event usually happened every June.
