The early Sunday, Nov. 2, fire that destroyed the former Bantam Jeep building in Butler was “gut wrenching,” one of the ...

The Bantam Reconnaissance Car — or Jeep — was first built for the army in 1940 as the United States was inching closer to getting involved in World War II. It was made right here in Butler.

The first vehicle of the brand we know as Jeep today was made in 1940, but back then, there was no Jeep slogan, because the ...

Rubble remaining from the former Bantam Jeep building was carted away Monday, Nov. 3 following a Sunday fire that destroyed the historic structure. Photographer and submitted images are included in ...