Show Report

By M. L. Althoff
Published on March 1, 1973
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Scene showing some of the displays in the commercial building at Freeport Show. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
Scene showing some of the displays in the commercial building at Freeport Show. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
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Mrs. Wm. Truessell stands in front of their wonderful display of an old country store at the Freeport Show-1972. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
Mrs. Wm. Truessell stands in front of their wonderful display of an old country store at the Freeport Show-1972. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
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Scene showing from left to right: Threshing with 3 machines, baling straw, Avery tractor on fan, model Buffalo-Pitts on model fan, horses powering old elevator and to the extreme right shredding. Freeport, Illinois Show in 1972. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff
Scene showing from left to right: Threshing with 3 machines, baling straw, Avery tractor on fan, model Buffalo-Pitts on model fan, horses powering old elevator and to the extreme right shredding. Freeport, Illinois Show in 1972. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff
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Special attraction at 1972 Freeport Show. This 6-horse hitch led the parade at the Milwaukee Circus World Parade July 4,1971. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
Special attraction at 1972 Freeport Show. This 6-horse hitch led the parade at the Milwaukee Circus World Parade July 4,1971. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
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18 HP Advance Rumely owned by Althoff & Pieper at work on the sawmill at Freeport Show. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
18 HP Advance Rumely owned by Althoff & Pieper at work on the sawmill at Freeport Show. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
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Some of the tractors-30-60 Aultman Taylor; 40-80 Avery; 30-60 Keck; 20-40 Oilpull and 20-40 Case at the Freeport Show. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.
Some of the tractors-30-60 Aultman Taylor; 40-80 Avery; 30-60 Keck; 20-40 Oilpull and 20-40 Case at the Freeport Show. Courtesy of M. L. Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.

328 W. Chestnut, Freeport, Illinois 61032.

The Stephenson County Antique Engine Club held
its Third Annual Show at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds July 29,
30 1972. The show is drawing much acclaim for its activity and
diversity. Not only are steamers and gas engines displayed, but
much horse drawn equipment is also shown. The big commercial

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