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About Us

This Museum was originally conceived by Tony Vaccaro as a "Lozier Museum" and through developing that concept, the scope of the museum was broadened to include all transportation.  

Vaccaro, after moving to the Plattsburgh area he learned of the legendary Plattsburgh based Lozier Automobile Manufacturing Plant which had produced some of the worlds finest luxury automobiles. A car enthusiast, Vaccaro began collecting Lozier history eventually restoring a 1915 Lozier. In the process of discovering the Lozier history Vaccaro began to formulate the idea of a Lozier Museum.

Dr. Vaccaro mentioned his ideas at home . His daughters immediately saw the opportunity for children to join in and have a fun learning experience. Upon considering the mutual goals of a Lozier Gallery and a Children's Museum the idea of a Champlain Valley Transportation Museum was introduced by Bruce Carlin, a professional acquaintance of Dr. Vaccaro.

Soon a core of community service minded people began the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum. Former Plattsburgh Mayor John Ianneli, his wife Helen, Susanna Piller, Debby Powers and Vaccaro's wife Joanne formed the initial group. They worked to obtain a provisional  New York State Education Charter and formed a 501-3-C corporation not-for-profit corporation.

In 2003 Brian Hammond, a former marketing executive with Verizon, was hired as the Executive Director.

The museum has had the good fortune to work with the City of Plattsburgh,  PARC, the Plattsburgh Airbase Redevelopment Corp. and Battle of Plattsburgh Association to presently become located in a series of buildings on the "Old Plattsburgh Air Base".  

A series of presentations to the public recruited more interested people as members.