I penned an article in July, titled The Future of Ag Heritage. The essay discusses the well-being of antique tractor collecting and the future carrying forward. Recommended reading to understand this article. After several discussions with a few collectors, I didn’t forsee the awareness question on a national level. Since July, I've made contact with … Continue reading Public Awareness?
Displaying In The Park
I made a second trip to Bushnell, IL. I have to admit there was a better turnout this time. Of course, there was more going on in town. This tractor show was a part of Bushnell's community celebration. Downtown Bushnell had a carnival set up. There was a car show in a park east of … Continue reading Displaying In The Park
Creating an Official Day
Let's start by following the YouTube link below (Tap the picture) https://youtube.com/shorts/2eiA9PvHVU8?si=TP-Jmt0VUwM7cwXb Saturday, August 22, was proclamed Antique Tractor Preservation Day by the Illinois House of Representatives. A ceremony was held in Pekin, IL, to celebrate. The day became official in several states beyond Illinois, but the celebration is still yet to grow nationwide. The … Continue reading Creating an Official Day
10 year old Pekin Friends share Tractor Passion
Yesterday, Illinois House of Representatives proclaimed August 22 Antique Tractor Preservation Day. A ceremony and tractor show was held in Pekin, IL, celebrating the day. Two young gentlemen were in attendance, displaying their antique treasures. Cooper Krieter proudly displayed his 1969 Patio John Deere 110. This tractor has the exclusive one-year, only white painted engine. … Continue reading 10 year old Pekin Friends share Tractor Passion
August 22, Antique Tractor Preservation Day
Saturday will be a special day. Not just Illinois, this is a national event. I've been in contact with Kevin Bresnahan, who has been working hard to create the event in Pekin. Kansas native Michael Hinton has been pursuing this on a national level. Stay tuned for in-depth coverage. I plan to share more details … Continue reading August 22, Antique Tractor Preservation Day
Shaw Manufacturering, Galesburg KS
Stanley (right) pictured with brother Clarence in front of his original factory In 1903, Stanley Wilbur Shaw established Shaw Manufacturing in the rented space of an old drug store. It was a dual-purpose retail space. Shaw was also a watch dealer. He sold Elgin and Waltham watches. Original site of the first building today. Shaw was … Continue reading Shaw Manufacturering, Galesburg KS
S&S Lawn and Garden Tractors
Well traveled would be a fitting description of Evan Speicher. As a tractor collector, the young man has been known to attend far distant shows. He resides in Elk City, KS, and maybe there are no close by shows. That may also explain why he began hosting a show 3 years ago. He admitted that … Continue reading S&S Lawn and Garden Tractors
The Challenge Is The Journey
Well, I wanted to see country. I got that wish. I'm on an adventure. It's been planned, with exception to the travel mishaps, for a few weeks. Galesburg, KS has been a travel destination ever since I discovered the history of Shaw Du-all tractors. The Galesburg Historical Society is graciously allowing access to view the … Continue reading The Challenge Is The Journey
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