The museum showcases a classic American dream story. Hieronymus Mueller immigrated to America in 1852 and founded Mueller Company in 1857. The company remained in family ownership for 132 years. The family sold it in 1986. Hieronymus Mueller strived to make everyday life better through invention. Hieronymus Mueller and his sons obtained 501 patents including water pressure regulators, faucet designs, the first sanitary drinking fountain, a roller skate design, and a bicycle kick-stand. He became enthralled with automobiles, importing a Benz from Germany in 1892. Hieronymus Mueller was awarded patents for a reverse gear, water-cooled radiator, newly-designed spark plugs, and a make-and-break distributor. He built seven automobiles. The enduring industry that the Mueller Company became nationally known for is water and gas distribution. Its most recognizable product is the Mueller fire hydrant. Come see us and learn more about our story!