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Established 1974
51 Main Avenue South, Britt Iowa 50423 The separate dreams of three hobos came together in 1974 when they realized they shared the common goal of preserving hobo history. Hood River Blackie’s search for steam-era hobos brought him to Britt and introduced him to Steamtrain Maury and Feather River John. They drew up their letter of incorporation, filed for tax-exempt status and along with several Britt locals, became the Hobo Foundation. Today the Foundation carries on the ambitious goals of these original hobos. Become a Friend of the Museum! Since 1980 the Hobo Foundation has been operating the Hobo Museum in a building that was formerly the Chief Theater. Located on main St, in Britt, Iowa, the Hobo Museum is a popular tourist attraction, especially during the National Hobo Convention held each August. The Hobo Museum currently contains extensive memorabilia of such famous hobos as Steamtrain Maury, Frisco Jack, Connecticut Slim, Slo Motion Shorty, Hard Rock Kid and Pennsylvania Kid, just to name a few, plus original hobo crafts, photographs, videos and documentaries depicting the hobo lifestyle, paintings, a historic postcard collection, a hobo doll collection and much, much, much more. The Hobo Museum is a tribute to all the hobos who helped build America into the great country it is today.
Checks can be made payable to Hobo Foundation P.O.Box 143 Britt, Iowa 50423 |
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