Jan. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Hours Update: The Historical Village is closed until Spring 2026, except for special events. Gasoline Alley Museum and Heritage Plaza remain open year-round. Click here for full hours operation.

Jan. 21, 2026

Hours Update

Hours Update: The Historical Village is closed until Spring 2026, except for special events. Gasoline Alley Museum and Heritage Plaza remain open year-round. Click here for full hours operation.


1915 Cadillac Tow Truck


Closed

Hours of Operation

  • Monday

    Closed

  • Tuesday

    11:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Wednesday

    11:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Thursday

    11:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Friday

    11:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Saturday

    11:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Sunday

    11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Exhibit Details

Area

Gasoline Alley Museum

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Category

Antique Car

About the 1915 Cadillac Tow Truck

This Cadillac was retrofitted in 1922 as a tow truck. In fact, the very first tow truck was a Cadillac. In 1916, Ernest Holmes helped to rescue a Model T from a ditch. It took a whole day and six men to free it. Holmes thought there must be a better way. He mounted three poles to the frame of his 1913 Cadillac, added a pulley and ran a chain through it. The tow truck was born.

Visit Heritage Park

1900 Heritage DR. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2V 2X3

Email: info@heritagepark.ca
Phone: 403.268.8500

There are plenty of ways to get to the Park, whether that be on foot, via transit, or driving. Click here to find the way that works for you!