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Butler built cars on display for History Day

Cars and trucks built in Butler were on display Saturday, May 13, during the second annual Butler County History Day sponsored by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle

Seven cars and trucks built in Butler during its manufacturing heyday were on display Saturday, May 13, during the second annual Butler County History Day, sponsored by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.

The vehicles owned by the Butler Old Stone House Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, Butler County Historical Society and Butler City were on display in a garage behind state Rep. Marci Mustello’s office in Butler Township.

The vehicles include a 1940 Bantam pickup truck, 1930 Austin, 1939 Bantam Roadster convertible, 1938 Bantam panel truck, 1922 Standard, 1909 Huselton, 1941 Bantam BRC and a 1920 Standard convertible.

History Day, slated from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., showcased 10 different historic sites, with visitors encouraged to sample all of them throughout the day.

Visitors participating in the second Butler County History Day look at cars and trucks built in Butler on Saturday, May 13. The event was sponsored by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau.Steve Ferris/Butler Eagle

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