How much did the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum collection cost?
The Roy Rogers Museum has closed its doors forever. Here is a partial listing of some of the items that were sold at auction: Roy's 1964 Bonneville sold for $254,500; it was estimated to sell between 100 and 150 thousand dollars.
What happened to the Roy Rogers Museum?
In 2010 Christie’s auction house held an auction of 338 of the Roy Rogers Collection. Most items sold for well above expected prices and all present joined in a mirthful rendition of “Happy Trails” once the auction was ended. You can see all the wonderful items from that auction on the Christie’s page for a trip down memory lane.
What was sold at the Roy Rogers auction?
More than 300 items from the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum Collection were sold to the general public. The collection even included the sale of the iconic Trigger for $266,500. Most of the items sold for more than 10 times the expected price. Overall, the collection sold for $2.9 million. Thousands attended the auction in New York, NY.
How much is the Roy Rogers collection worth?
Good luck on your journey! The Roy Rogers Museum in Branson, Missouri, has permanently closed its doors. The museum's contents were auctioned off in public. Roy Rogers informed his son that if the museum ever loses money, they should close it down and sell the artifacts. This did not happen until after Roy Rogers died in 1998.
Why did Roy Rogers Museum closed for good?
The museum struggled financially during an economic downturn, and the remaining family decided to close its doors on December 12, 2009. The majority of the collection was sold in July 2010 for $2.9 million, with Trigger and Bullet being purchased by a Nebraska-based TV network named RFD.
Who owns Roy Rogers Ranch now?
Deena and Jim Heffel, the present owners of Roy Rogers Double R Bar Ranch in Oro Grande, California, two of the nicest people you will ever meet.
How much did Roy Rogers horse Trigger sell for?
Trigger was put on display at the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Victorville, which was relocated to Branson, Missouri, and closed, in late 2009. Wednesday one of America's most memorable horses was sold at auction for $266,000 in New York to owners of a Nebraska television station.14-Jul-2010
What happened to Trigger after the Roy Rogers Museum closed?
After the deaths of Roger and Dale, the museum moved to Branson, Missouri. Its run there wasn't successful enough to survive. The museum closed, and the collection was sold at auction in 2010. Trigger went for $266,500 to a cable TV company, RFD-TV, which also snagged Bullet and Buttermilk.
Where in Apple Valley did Roy Rogers live?
Double R Brand Ranch was built in 1950 along the Mojave River off old Route 66, just north of Apple Valley. Rogers co-owned the ranch with Dale Evans, his third wife and on-screen leading lady. They teamed up for Westerns and a popular TV series during their long marriage, from 1946 until Rogers died in 1998 at 86.11-Jan-2021
What happened to Roy Rogers Museum?
The Roy Rogers Museum in Branson , MO has closed its doors forever. The contents of the museum were sold at a public auction. Roy Rogers told his son, if the museum ever operates at a loss, close it and sell the contents.23-Jun-2011
Who owns Trigger the horse now?
Roy RogersTrigger (horse)Trigger (Golden Cloud)DiedJuly 3, 1965 (aged 30)CountryUnited StatesColorPalominoOwnerRoy Rogers5 more rows
Who bought Buttermilk Dale Evans horse?
Glenn Randall was a friend of his family and did buy Buttermilk from Leigh Cleveland, Roy's dad. Roy passed away January 2nd this year at 85 years old.
Who bought Roy Rogers horse Trigger?
There were even some tears. The items were from the now-closed Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Branson, Mo. They fetched more than expected, including Rogers' stuffed horse Trigger, which went for $266,500. It was bought by a cable company in Omaha, Neb.15-Jul-2010
Who bought trigger Jr?
Roy RogersCowboy Elmer Rudd, who sold Trigger Jr. to Roy Rogers, dead at 83.
Where is Dale Evans horse Buttermilk now?
After Buttermilk died in 1972, his hide was stretched over a plaster likeness and put on display at the Roy Rogers and Dale Evans Museum in Victorville, California (the museum has since been relocated to Branson, Missouri).
Where is Roy Rogers dog Bullet?
When the dog died, a mounting was made by stretching the hide over a plaster likeness, and it was exhibited at the Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum in Victorville, California (later moved to Branson, Missouri). The museum closed in December 2009 and as of July 2010 Bullet was to be sold at auction.