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The Trucks that Built America: Historic Truck Museum Opens its Doors in Rochester
Rochester-based museum, The Nuss Collection, invites the public into the story of the early American Trucking Industry
Monday, Sept 20, 2021
Rochester, Minnesota— The Nuss Collection officially opens its doors to the public on September 25th with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. This new Rochester-based museum invites the public into the story of the rise of the trucking industry, celebrating the vintage vehicles that built America and honor the many inspirational individuals who worked to preserve its legacy. Private tours are available on request and admission is free.
“Growing up around Mack Trucks, the deep history of American Trucking has been a part of our family for years. Our passion for preserving old historic trucks has become much more than a hobby. It has become an incredible opportunity to share the history and American legacy, preserving it for many generations to enjoy with the new museum,” said Greg Nuss, Executive Vice President/COO, Nuss Truck & Equipment.
The Nuss Collection is a non-profit foundation 501(c)(3) and donations can be made to the museum by contacting rnuss@nussgrp.com
The Nuss Collection
Collection highlights include:
- Antique trucks and construction vehicles dating back to the early 1900s
- Story-based exhibits that follow the vehicles that build some of America’s finest infrastructure – including one of the trucks that built the Hoover Dam!
- Commemorative apparel and gift items are available for sale
For more information about The Nuss Collection visit https://www.nussbuildingamerica.com/
About The Nuss Collection:
As they celebrate 60+ years in the trucking and service industry, the Nuss family and Nuss Truck & Equipment are proud to share The Nuss Collection. The Nuss Collection is a tribute to the trucking industry of the early to mid-1900s. Beginning with the early inventions from Mack Trucks, Inc., this collection follows the story of American innovation and the pioneering vehicles that built our iconic infrastructure from the first skyscrapers to the national highway system. Featuring carefully preserved antique Mack trucks and construction vehicles, this collection salutes the powerful machines responsible for Building America and every truckload in between. The Nuss Collection has been the longtime passion project of Greg Nuss who began the collection over 30 years ago. Now available to the public, The Nuss Collection is permanently housed in Rochester and can always be viewed upon request. The Nuss Collection is a non-profit foundation 501(c)(3) and donations can be made to the museum by contacting rnuss@nussgrp.com
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