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
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
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
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
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
Stanley Wilbur Shaw must have had a vision to create garden tractors. When conversion tractors were being designed, his ideas produced a smaller unit. His reasoning was a smaller turning radius. Why did he see a need? He was in the wide open spaces of Kansas. Ohio collector Jeff Shaw recently added an interesting artifact … Continue reading Kansas Innovation
I've had insightful conversations about the future of antique tractors over the past year. People that I've conversed with have voiced concern regarding the well-being of tractor collecting. Is there any cause for concern? Maybe the correct answer would be yes and no. Tractor events draw all ages. The concerning age would be the younger … Continue reading The Future of Ag Heritage
The Lions Club in Timewell. IL holds a toy show as an annual event. The toy show is held in the gym of the retired school. The toy show dates back many years. The club later started displaying tractors in front of the school. This year, the Lions Club celebrated their 75th anniversary. To commemorate, … Continue reading Trying for 75, and Almost Made it!
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