the vehicles thus allowing the parts to be interchangeable if need be. These vehicles saw significant use in Europe and the United States during World War I. Unique The museum is also known for its vast collection of unique artifacts such as housing the world's largest collection of albino animals, replica room of Noah's Ark, two horse-drawn hearses (one with a display coffin still inside), and an interactive Native American Wigwam. Perhaps the most unusual exhibit is its collection of over one hundred objects removed from the mouth, throat, or esophagus by doctors Walter and Estey Yingling. The objects vary from coins, bones, teeth, buttons to larger pieces such as jewelry, bobby pins, a screw, keys, and a rubber hose. MacDonell House The MacDonnell House, also known as Banta-Van Dyke House, is a Shingle style house that was built in 1893. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The listing included two contributing buildings. Outreach The Museum offers monthly lectures and programs, Traveling Trunks, demonstrations, and special events, including the annual Christmas Tree Festival. References External links Official site Facebook Growing Up In Lima During the 1930s Program National Register of Historic Places in Allen County, Ohio Museums in Allen County, Ohio Historic house museums in Ohio History museums in Ohio Children's museums in Ohio Institutions accredited by the American Alliance of Museums Transportation museums in Ohio Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Ohio Shingle Style houses Houses completed in 1893 1893 establishments in Ohio Buildings and structures in Lima, Ohio Museums established in 1908 1908 establishments in Ohio Houses in Allen County, Ohio Public venues with a theatre organ Shingle Style architecture in Ohio