BIG BRUTUS INC

WEST MINERAL, KS

BIG BRUTUS INC is a museum and tourist attraction located in West Mineral, Kansas. The centerpiece of the attraction is the massive electric shovel known as Big Brutus, which stands at a towering height of 160 feet and weighs over 11 million pounds. The shovel was built in 1962 for the Pittsburg & Midway Coal Mining Company and was used in mining operations until 1974. It is one of the largest pieces of mining equipment ever built and is now a designated historic landmark.

Visitors to BIG BRUTUS INC can take a guided tour of the shovel, which includes a trip to the operator's cab and a view of the massive bucket. There is also a museum on the site that showcases the history of coal mining in the area and features exhibits on the methods and equipment used in mining operations. The museum also houses a gift shop where visitors can purchase souvenirs and memorabilia related to the attraction.

In addition to Big Brutus, BIG BRUTUS INC also has several other pieces of mining equipment on display, including a dragline and a bulldozer. The attraction is open from April through October and hosts several events throughout the year, including a fireworks display on the Fourth of July and a Christmas light display during the holiday season. Overall, BIG BRUTUS INC is a unique and fascinating attraction that offers a glimpse into the history of coal mining in Kansas and the massive machines that were used to extract the valuable resource from the earth.

BIG BRUTUS INC is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WEST MINERAL KS. US MID #8402000341

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 133,321 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 6208276177

BIG BRUTUS INC
PO BOX 25
WEST MINERAL
KS
66782-0025

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