Klairmont Kollections
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Coordinates: 41°56′16″N 87°44′35″W / 41.937751°N 87.743058°W
  Location of the Klairmont Kollections within Chicago, Illinois  Klairmont Kollections (Illinois)  Klairmont Kollections (the United States) | |
| Established | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Location | 3117 North Knox Avenue Chicago, IL 60641 United States |
| Coordinates | 41°56′16″N 87°44′35″W / 41.937751°N 87.743058°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Type | Automobile museum |
| Visitors | Yes |
| Public transit access | Yes |
| Website | www |
Klairmont Kollections is a museum of over 300 of classic automobiles on the northwest side of Chicago. Under one roof and encompassing 100,000 square feet on two floors, the collection ranges from a 1906 American Motors Tourist and rare 1924 Pierce-Arrow Series 33 to a 1958 BMW Isetta and 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS. It is a not-for-profit organization.
Open since 2011, the museum includes re-creations of a Packard dealership, the iconic Route 66 Cucamonga Gas Station and a classic drive-in theater featuring an array of coupes from the '50s and '60s. The structure also houses a scaled-down version of Hot Doug's, complete with memorabilia from the legendary erstwhile hot dog eatery. Neon and vintage posters and signage abound throughout the collection.[1]
Larry Klairmont[edit]
Larry Klairmont was a World War II hero who signed up at age 16. Serving in two major battles at Saipan and Iwo Jima, he who twice wounded and awarded two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, and two Purple Hearts. In 1952 he began one of the nation's largest dry cleaner chains. Selling off that business in 1962, he founded what turned into a successful real estate company.
He founded the car museum in 2011 with his fiancée, Joyce Oberlander, who runs the museum.
Larry died on July 18, 2021 at the age of 94.[2]
Notable exhibits[edit]
The museum features cars (some original and many replicas) from notable politicians and entertainers. These include:
- 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 owned by President Eisenhower
- 1966 Batmobile
- Golden Sahara II (George Barris car featured in Cinderfella)
- Jackie Gleason’s Excalibur
- Shaquille O'Neal’s Zimmer
External links[edit]
- Klairmont Kollections website
- Klairmont Kollections Makes it's First Appearance at the Chicago Auto Show
- KLAIRMONT KOLLECTIONS, A TRULY UNIQUE CAR MUSEUM IN CHICAGO
- Larry Nutson Klairmont Kollection: Chicago’s hidden gem
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