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Tag: History
Allis-Chalmers WAW Office Buildings
The Allis-Chalmers West Allis Works office buildings on S.70th Street.
Museum Progress
I created an Allis-Chalmers History Museum a few months back and have been making some progress on it. Right now it is just webpage powered by Omeka.net I am hoping that it can be a major source of information for Allis-Chalmers enthusiasts. Instead of it just being solely about tractors or other products, I am… Continue reading Museum Progress
Allis-Chalmers Foundry Article
Farm Machinery and Equipment-1921 (pgs 26-32)
10 Steps To Starting A Museum
I guess if I never get that dream job making a job is always an option! There are just too many cool topics that could be made into a whole museum, so how would I choose?! Starting a museum or How to start a museum in 10 steps
Cheese in Dairyland
Who does not enjoy a tall glass of cold milk, a slice of handcrafted cheese, or fresh butter smeared over toast? These,among other dairy products, are well-known commodities made in Wisconsin. Despite California's clamor for recognition, Wisconsin is the original and will remain the dairy state! I have been to other parts of the U.S.… Continue reading Cheese in Dairyland
Profile of Progress: Allis-Chalmers Corporation
JFK 50
John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1917-1963
Wabash Screen Door Co.
I recently acquired this fine piece of history! I had no idea what it was. I see that it says "Wabash Screen Door Co." on the logo. I thought it was a top to a shipping crate. I was WAY off! This is an old stove board. One side was wood laths, pictured above, and… Continue reading Wabash Screen Door Co.
“…The Flash Apparently Official”
It is hard to believe that it will be 50 years ago this Friday (November 22) that President John Kennedy was publicly assassinated. Being only 22 years old, September 11, 2001, is the only thing I can compare to the tragedy that unfolded that day in 1963. People always have that moment burned into their… Continue reading “…The Flash Apparently Official”
The Weekend Historian 