windycityroadwarrior.com Blog » Stanton, MO http://windycityroadwarrior.com/blog A Blog from Chicago, where the Roads Begin! Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:52:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Windy City Roving Correspondent: Antique Toy Museum to Close? http://windycityroadwarrior.com/blog/2008/06/16/windy-city-roving-correspondent-antique-toy-museum-to-close/ http://windycityroadwarrior.com/blog/2008/06/16/windy-city-roving-correspondent-antique-toy-museum-to-close/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:17:20 +0000 David Clark http://windycityroadwarrior.com/blog/2008/06/16/windy-city-roving-correspondent-antique-toy-museum-to-close/ StantonDSC_9005.jpgAs I was out on the road in late May/early June, I stopped in at the Antique Toy Museum in Stanton Missouri on old Route 66. The proprietor informed me that he has decided to retire at the end of the current 2008 season. Although there is always a chance that he may change his mind, he seemed quite determined when I spoke with him. His children seem to have no interest in operating the Museum, so it is likely that this will be the last year that anyone can visit this marvelous place.

Stanton_DSC_8998.jpgThe museum contains a collection of 20th century toys worth an estimated $500,000. As the slogan of the Museum states, “If you were ever a kid, you’ll love the Antique Toy Museum.” If you are a member of the baby boomer generation, this Museum has virtually every toy you had as a child, or wished you had.

So, I would highly recommend that anyone traveling along 66 through Missouri should make a point of stopping in. It might be your last opportunity.

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