Historical Construction Equipment, Bowling Green

About Historical Construction Equipment

Historical Construction Equipment is a museum in Bowling Green, Ohio, where visitors explore the National Construction Equipment Museum's extensive collection of vintage machinery and equipment. The museum displays equipment organized by manufacturer, spanning dozens of brands from Adams through Winslow, including well-known names like Caterpillar, Terex, and Lima. Guests can browse equipment photo galleries organized by make, view detailed equipment lists, and watch museum equipment videos to learn about the machines on display. The facility maintains an archives section with historical collections, allowing visitors to research construction equipment history. The museum also preserves the history of specific notable machines, such as the TEREX 33-15. For those interested in deeper engagement, the archives accept donations of construction equipment-related materials and documents. The museum suits anyone curious about industrial history, engineering heritage, or the evolution of construction machinery and their manufacturers.