SHOW REPORT

By Michael Althoff
Published on May 1, 1974
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Mrs. Lester Lindenmeier operating her 16 HP Port Huron on the sawmill. In the background is the partially completed storage building. Freeport Show 1973. Courtesy of Michael Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032
Mrs. Lester Lindenmeier operating her 16 HP Port Huron on the sawmill. In the background is the partially completed storage building. Freeport Show 1973. Courtesy of Michael Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032
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50 HP Case engine and 32'' Case thresher owned by Lawrence Vietmier and 18 HP Advance-Rumely owned by Althoff and Pieper ready to go in the parade. Freeport Show - 1973. Courtesy of Michael Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032
50 HP Case engine and 32'' Case thresher owned by Lawrence Vietmier and 18 HP Advance-Rumely owned by Althoff and Pieper ready to go in the parade. Freeport Show - 1973. Courtesy of Michael Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032
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25 HP Russell engine owned by Lloyd Trade at the Freeport Show in 1973. Courtesy of Michael Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032
25 HP Russell engine owned by Lloyd Trade at the Freeport Show in 1973. Courtesy of Michael Althoff, 328 W. Chestnut Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032

1973 was a very busy year for the Stephenson County Antique
Engine Club. A lease was signed with the Fairboard which allowed
for the construction of buildings and permanent displays. So, an
open-sided building was built to protect the sawmill from the
elements and provide shade for the workers during the show. Also,
a  60′ x 80′ storage building was completed right

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