With a $475,000 matching grant from the state, the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau is planning to build a museum to showcase cars made in Butler such as the 1909 Huselton, above. This car was on display at the Harmony Museum's 2021 Indoor Auto Show. Butler Eagle File Photo

Wheels are turning to create a museum to display cars and trucks once made in Butler.

The Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau is planning to use a $475,000 state grant — which it must match — for a museum to showcase Butler-made vehicles owned by the bureau and possibly those owned by Butler City.

The state has awarded the bureau the grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to acquire property for the museum.

Jack Cohen, tourism bureau president, said the bureau has set aside money for the required match and is looking for a site for the museum. He said he hopes the project will “at least get underway” next year.

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