The Titanic Sunk On April 14th - A New Museum Exhibit Pays Tribute In Illinois

[Trulyvintage]

For more than a year …

Patriarch Greg Grams
Labored long hours - often in solitude
Creating another masterful

permanent exhibit 
For The Volo Museum in Volo, Illinois
I am so very proud of my friend ❤️

 

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Jim

 

 

 

Edited April 12, 2023 by Trulyvintage (see edit history)

[Trulyvintage]

I just talked to Greg Grams on the phone.

Today is opening day.

I know firsthand all the energy he had

put into this exhibit …

Here is a throwback to last year when 

I visited and was able to do a

exclusive behind the scenes video

with him as he was creating the exhibit:

 

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Jim

[TerryB]

My son’s birthday is April 14.  It was tough in his early formative years to convince him it’s a good day for a birthday given the Titanic disaster and Lincoln’s assassination happened on this day. 

[Terry Harper]

Thank you for sharing. Looks like a wonderful exhibit.

 

A few years ago, during a visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia, we had the privilege of visiting the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. They have a very powerful exhibit on the Titanic and of course the city has a strong link to that tragic story. They also have a wonderful exhibit on the Halifax explosion (1917). Very much worth the visit.

[1937hd45]

Have to give my 1912 Ford a pat on the fender, it was built right around this time of April. 

 

Bob 

[Scott Bonesteel]

Day is not all bad:  My parents are celebrating their 72nd weddiing anniversary today.

[34LaSalleClubSedan]

If the Titanic Sank today.....

[George K]

What do Illinois and the Titanic have in common. I know because I am I left there 43 years ago. The photo above pictures it well.

[Littlestown Mike]

While touring around Nova Scotia a couple of decades ago, I was surprised that nearly every coastal village had a museum with Titanic memorabilia.  Makes sense when you realize how close they were to the Nova Scotia Coast. Deck chairs---everyone had deck chairs.

 

[MotiveLensPhoto]

On 4/14/2023 at 7:16 PM, George K said:

What do Illinois and the Titanic have in common. I know because I am I left there 43 years ago. The photo above pictures it well.

The Volo "Museum" has a lot of odd stuff. IMO, it's really just a used car dealer that specializes in vintage cars and charges $ to see them.

[60FlatTop]

I am not a big fan of the diametrically opposed media but I saved this picture a few years ago because I just enjoy taking things literally. Like breaking news. Could have been a barnfind.

 

 

[Trulyvintage]

On 4/16/2023 at 8:40 AM, Golden73 said:

The Volo "Museum" has a lot of odd stuff. IMO, it's really just a used car dealer that specializes in vintage cars and charges $ to see them.

You do not know what you are talking 

about - Volo Auto Sales owns 90%
of what they sell - about a year ago 

they completed a new on-site state

of the art auto repair and detail shop:

 

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All proceeds from the sale of vehicles

go back into The Volo Museum with

(40) permanent displays.

 

Patriarch Greg Grams has lived 

on the property since 1960.

 

 

Jim

Edited April 18, 2023 by Trulyvintage (see edit history)

[MotiveLensPhoto]

On 4/16/2023 at 12:56 PM, Trulyvintage said:

You do not know what you are talking 

about - Volo Auto Sales owns 90%
of what they sell - about a year ago 

they completed a new on-site state

of the art auto repair and detail shop:

 

As does many other used car dealer. You're entitled to do what you want, charge what you want, etc. But I've been to many museums across the world and I would not include the https://www.volocars.com/the-attraction in the category of "museum."

[Trulyvintage]

2 hours ago, Golden73 said:

As does many other used car dealer. You're entitled to do what you want, charge what you want, etc. But I've been to many museums across the world and I would not include the https://www.volocars.com/the-attraction in the category of "museum.

I gather have not visited The Volo Museum 

in the last month - your opinion is not based on a recent experience - it is a criticism that is not valid.

 

Jim

[60FlatTop]

Highly recommended in my book.

 

Rubber chickens and Wisconsin Duesenbergs aren't found in those old world haunts.

 

Actually I thing they were doing business when I was at Great Lakes Boot Camp in 1967.

[Trulyvintage]

He was there last Halloween ….

I think he makes an appearance 

every Halloween.

Here is a promo video from 2019:

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Greg Grams is & has been

personal friends with some

of the greatest names in all

genres of the automotive industry 

including George Barris & Carroll Shelby.

 

The Volo Museum is the primary source 

for movie car rental  - their permanent collection includes some of the most valuable vehicles to appear on film.

 

Jim

Edited April 18, 2023 by Trulyvintage (see edit history)

[Trulyvintage]

I spent all day Saturday at

The Volo Museum.

 

Greg Grams drove me around 

and showed me all of the changes

that took place over the Winter.

 

I toured the Titanic Exhibit.

I took this exit interview:

 

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Jim

[Jim Mead]

How often have we called our cars rolling art or a museum on wheels ?

It is just a matter of scale. The Gentleman has worked hard, been very successful 

and has preserved and exhibited to the public a lot of history. Looks like a great

place to visit…….

[Trulyvintage]

Mr Greg Grams flys out to his

home in Naples, Florida today 

for a few days of well deserved rest

 

He still lives on the property 

his parents bought in 1960.

 

The other vehicles in

The Titanic Exhibit are 

period correct and are spectacular.

 

Jim

 

 

 

Edited May 1, 2023 by Trulyvintage (see edit history)

[TAKerry]

If its good enough for Sven, then it cant be all that bad.

[Str8-8-Dave]

We visited the Titanic Museum in Pidgeon Forge, TN which is built inside a full-size replica bow section of the Titanic.  They issue head-sets at the ticket booth that allow you to listen privately to explanations of the displays.  It is built on 2 floors with full size replica of the grand staircase to transition you or you can take a period elevator.  It has full size diorama displays of all classes of cabin accommodation.

 

About | Titanic Pigeon Forge

 

Skylight over the grand staircase

 

Grand staircase

 

As the ship sank orchestra played music to try to calm passengers

 

First Class cabin

 

The helm has a scene of the star-filled sky over the wreck site some time before the collision.   

 

View of the massive bow section from he parking lot

Edited May 1, 2023 by Str8-8-Dave (see edit history)

[TAKerry]

Thats quite impressive.

[baarsofia4]

On 4/14/2023 at 10:35 PM, TerryB said:

My son’s birthday is April 14.  It was tough in his early formative years to convince him it’s a good day for a birthday given the Titanic disaster and Lincoln’s assassination happened on this day. 

Convincing your son that April 14 is a great day for a birthday must have been challenging, considering the historical events tied to this date, such as the Titanic disaster and Lincoln's assassination. Despite these somber associations, birthdays are an opportunity to create joyful and personal memories by presenting something unique. Over time, he may come to embrace the uniqueness of his birthdate and make it a day filled with happiness and celebration.

Edited September 4, 2023 by baarsofia4 (see edit history)

[Pfeil]

Titanic is a very interesting ship. It is a combination of old and new. Titanic was compromised-propulsion wise, because of money concerns. Older ships like Lusitania and Mauritania were more technologically advanced and faster than Titanic due to their propulsion systems.

Edited September 4, 2023 by Pfeil (see edit history)