I ran across this interesting article about the Deutz-Allis 9170. It was one of the first tractors made by the newly formed Deutz-Allis Corp. after the buyout of the Allis-Chalmers agricultural line. As Allis-Chalmers struggled in the 1980s the company looked to sell divisions off to stay in the black. Unfortunately, the manufacture of the… Continue reading Collateral Damage: The Deutz-Allis 9170
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Week 12: Joined Together
Week 12 Joined together--a Frederick wedding.
Winnebago County Courthouse Lights
We are saving more historic light fixtures from the Winnebago County Courthouse!
Week 11: Flowers
My Grandma Gubin the Gardener
(Dark) Historical Humor
Courtesy of nowakdraws.com
Week 10: Worship
Tracing my ancestors' stories through their faith.
Week 9: Females
A few of the women in my family tree in celebration of Women's History Month
Week 8: Courting
My Great-Grandparents' Long Distance Relationship.
Happy President’s Day!
Week 7: Landed
When the Fredericks landed in America!