I live in anamosa iowa and work at the americinn hotel which Jill and John originally owned (they later sold it I believe 6 yrs ago) Jill spoke to the manager of the hotel and told her that normally for the year the museum takes in between 5 to 7 thousand visitors. This year in 2023, the year it closed, they had 33 thousand visitors. She decided to close it due to low visitor turn out and well, just simply wanted to start a new chapter in her life. It is very sad to see this place close tho. John owned 300 of those motorcycles, the other 200 plus were from private owners. The auction took in idk how many millions, some of the motorcycles alone were estimated between 180,000 to 250,000.
visited a few years back. Thanks for sharing and stirring old memories.
It's an amazing spot for sure!
Was just there July 15th, glad we got to see before closing.
I had no idea that place was so cool! I definitely would have gone to see it.
Thanks for sharing...........
Awesome Video, thanks for the walk through!!
So glad you got to see it!! We are still gonna try and go!!😊
Some beautiful bikes ❤
I live about 20 miles from there. Visited it twice. I’m very sad to see it go.
Such a shame they don't have more support from the community.
Wished I knew you were this close…we could have met to discuss the Combat Hero Bike Build.
I live in anamosa iowa and work at the americinn hotel which Jill and John originally owned (they later sold it I believe 6 yrs ago) Jill spoke to the manager of the hotel and told her that normally for the year the museum takes in between 5 to 7 thousand visitors. This year in 2023, the year it closed, they had 33 thousand visitors. She decided to close it due to low visitor turn out and well, just simply wanted to start a new chapter in her life. It is very sad to see this place close tho. John owned 300 of those motorcycles, the other 200 plus were from private owners. The auction took in idk how many millions, some of the motorcycles alone were estimated between 180,000 to 250,000.
Great video , are you guys going to do good morning news again this year from sturgis?
haha actually yes!!!
been there a couple time, gonna try to go once more before they shut down, as im about an hour ish waway
Man, I wonder what will happen to everything inside...
You still in iowa. I live 20 minutes from there would love to meet up abd ride
😢 😢😢 is there an actual date. That they are closing
What about the mini bikes ?
keep it up 🙂ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ
Thank you for the upload. I saw this and thought I would rewatch it😅.