West Mineral, Kansas: Big Brutus
Big Brutus, a humongous earth mover, stands where it died and is now a tourist attraction.
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On a recent expedition to southeast Kansas I found Big Brutus in rare form, as always, I'm told. Well worth the stop and the hour and a half spent climbing all over it. You have to look closely to see the signs... The disappointment came later however, when it was learned the House of Telephones is no more. Evidently the collection was willed to someone without the appreciation for communications technology and they discarded it. I was told I could walk through the house that once held it. I declined though, someone else was living in it at the time. Just wanted to let you know.
[Becky, 08/05/1997][Previous 5 items] Page of 2
Big Brutus
- Address:
- 6509 NW 60th St., West Mineral, KS
- Directions:
- Six miles west of the junction of Hwys 7 and 102, then a half-mile south.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-5; Closed Thanksgiving day, Christmas day (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 620-827-6177
- Admission:
- Admission
- RA Rates:
- Major Fun
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Coffeyville's House of Telephones featured the 1,000+ model collection of Mr. and Mrs. Oral Watts. This is a major blow to the world of telephony tourism. Phone fans can seek solace at the Museum of Independent Telephony in Abilene, KS, Dickinson County Heritage Center and Museum 412 S. Campbell St.