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The German School Museum is featuring the history of Hermann, MO. Parts of this history is the steamboat family Heckmann. Author Dorothy Heckmann-Shrader donated a huge part of her collection to the museum. A nice pilot house replica is the centerpiece of the river room. The river room also houses a couple of steamboat models.
Directions:
The German School Museum
312 Schiller Street
Hermann, MO 65041
Phone (573) 486-2017
Opening Hours: Apr - Oct Mon - Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun noon - 4 pm
www.historichermann.com
Satellite picture and map at Google Maps:
Historic Hermann Museum
Crossing the bridge on MO 19 into Hermann you will see the pilothouse replica and the smoke stacks of the steamer JOHN HECKMANN (#3072) on the right side. The original solid pilot wheel is featured inside the replica. Enjoy the view over the Missouri River.
Satellite picture and map at Google Maps:
MO 19 bridge
