Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home

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Address 102 W. 10th, Ellis, Ellis County

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Phone 785.726.3636

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Walter P. Chrysler Boyhood Home

Ellis, KS | Ellis County

The family of Walter Chrysler, founder of the Chrysler automobile, moved to Ellis from Wamego in 1878 when Walter was only 3 years old. A short video tells about his life, and the museum is filled with Chrysler's personal and automobile memorabilia, including one of his 1924 cars. Admission charge. (NRHP) (8 Wonders of Kansas People)

Walter Chrylser Boyhood Home Museum, Ellis, KS

Walter Chrylser Boyhood Home Museum, Ellis, KS, Walter Chrysler's boyhood room

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April-October: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am - 4 pm.

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