Kirkwood was established in 1853, it has been called the "Queen of the St Louis" since the late 1800s. The city was named after James Pugh Kirkwood, the engineer in charge of locating, surveying and building the railroad.
Mudd's Grove is a Greek Revival home that was completed in 1860 for John Hoffman, a local builder and real estate developer. The house was built with thick masonry walls and in order to protect the brick's fragile character, the exterior is painted. Each room has a nearly identical mantled fireplace. Mudd's Grove serves as a museum and resource center for the Kirkwood Historical Society.
The Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood has over 70 locomotives making it the most complete collection of American rail power anywhere. The collection of automobiles, buses, streetcars, aircraft, horse-drawn vehicles and river boat material reflect the ever-changing nature of transportation.
Hours:
May 1 to September 1: 9am-5pm; Sun:11am-5pm
September 2 to April 30: 9am-4pm; Sun:11am-4pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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