Monon Indiana Museum

[MP173]

I took the leisurely route home today and passed thru Monon. North of town there is a private museum/restaurant operated by a man named Dale Ward.

The museum in really nice and they have outgrown the building already. Outdoor exhibits include a burro crane, freight cars, signals, a depot, and lots of signage.

Indoor exhibits include lanterns, switch keys, diner car china, and other memorabilia.

Lunch was very good. The menu cover featured a painting of a Monon passenger train. The place was packed and they are going to close the restaurant to expand.

Any hoosiers or folks passing by should consider this. I am NOT a big museum guy, but found this fascinating. The cream of brocoli soup was a meal in itself and was excellent.

ed

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QUOTE: Originally posted by MP173

I took the leisurely route home today and passed thru Monon. North of town there is a private museum/restaurant operated by a man named Dale Ward.

The museum in really nice and they have outgrown the building already. Outdoor exhibits include a burro crane, freight cars, signals, a depot, and lots of signage.

Indoor exhibits include lanterns, switch keys, diner car china, and other memorabilia.

Lunch was very good. The menu cover featured a painting of a Monon passenger train. The place was packed and they are going to close the restaurant to expand.

Any hoosiers or folks passing by should consider this. I am NOT a big museum guy, but found this fascinating. The cream of brocoli soup was a meal in itself and was excellent.

ed

Ed,
Let's meet over there for lunch before they close the restaurant. It's 30 minutes away from me.
Mitch

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Thanks for the report if I get to IND I will look it up. [8D]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MP173

I took the leisurely route home today and passed thru Monon. North of town there is a private museum/restaurant operated by a man named Dale Ward.

The museum in really nice and they have outgrown the building already. Outdoor exhibits include a burro crane, freight cars, signals, a depot, and lots of signage.

Indoor exhibits include lanterns, switch keys, diner car china, and other memorabilia.

Lunch was very good. The menu cover featured a painting of a Monon passenger train. The place was packed and they are going to close the restaurant to expand.

Any hoosiers or folks passing by should consider this. I am NOT a big museum guy, but found this fascinating. The cream of brocoli soup was a meal in itself and was excellent.

ed

[MP173]

Mitch:

I am heading to Arizona late next week, so next week is pretty full. You will be amazed at the amount of stuff the guy has and the condition it is in.

ed