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During research, I have discovered misconceptions and untruths about Shaw Du-all tractors. I'd like to address some with documentation, mainly consisting of archive pictures. I honestly admit no expertise. I'm only addressing statements that can be proven somewhat false. This article will read argumentative, but on the same token, I hope to discuss a more … Continue reading Shaw Tractors, Debunking Myths
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?
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
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
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
