Vander Haag’s Truck Museum - Sanborn, IA
N 43° 11.152 W 095° 39.087
15T E 284532 N 4784868
The 50,000 square foot Vander Haag Museum “Yesterday’s Memories” in Sanborn is filled with old time filling station memorabilia, restored trucks and cars.
Waymark Code: WMBBQF
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2011
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The family truck and auto salvage business started in 1939 when John C. Vander Haag, Sr. started the “South Side Junkyard. The second generation of Vander Haags took over in 1955, and five years later John Jr. expanded the business to include truck parts and repair. The 50,000 square foot Vander Haag Museum in Sanborn is filled with old time filling station memorabilia, restored trucks and cars. Outside the museum visitors will see “Johnny’s Reborn 1932 English Cottage Filling Station” and two vintage Phillips 66 gas pumps. There is currently a “special sale” promotion, 7 gallons for a dollar—tomorrow.
The Vander Haag Museum is located at the junction of U.S. 18 and U.S. 59 in Sanborn, Iowa. It is open to visitors during community festivals and by appointment by calling 712-729-3606.
Primary Vehicle Category: Trucks
Hours of Operation:
During community festivals and by appointment
Cost of Admission: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Physical address of Museum:
Hwy. 18
Sandborn, IA USA
51248
Museum Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
To log your visit, please include a picture of your favorite vehicle in the museum. If you choose not to enter the museum, post a new picture of the sign or exterior, something so that we know you have been there.