crash325
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This was my Grandfather's place. He started working on it sometime in the 1950's when in his 70's. Lived out there until passing away at 103 years old.
Every building there was made from used material and the house (picture later) was moved out there in the 60's. It is now over 100 years old.
He worked until almost 100. One of his last jobs was building 6 Stage Coaches for "Old Tucson". When the last 1 was finished, he told me "That's the last damm contract I'm gona take. If they want any more they will just have to meet my Price."
The wheel shop was used to rebuild Iron Tire Wagon wheels. There was a Tire Shrink over by the forge. Once scanned I have some pictures of it in use and wheels being mounted.
Late in life his birthday became a big deal. Often the state Governor and / or congressman would show up along with around a 100 other folks. People were ask to bring something to throw into the Stew Pot. What came out of it was called SOB Stew.
My sister moved out there about 15 years ago and hasn't thrown anything away since moving there. So every shed and work shop is full of Junk & Trash.
Maybe this type of recycling goes a little beyond saving a few beer cans and plastic bottles.
Every building there was made from used material and the house (picture later) was moved out there in the 60's. It is now over 100 years old.
He worked until almost 100. One of his last jobs was building 6 Stage Coaches for "Old Tucson". When the last 1 was finished, he told me "That's the last damm contract I'm gona take. If they want any more they will just have to meet my Price."
The wheel shop was used to rebuild Iron Tire Wagon wheels. There was a Tire Shrink over by the forge. Once scanned I have some pictures of it in use and wheels being mounted.
Late in life his birthday became a big deal. Often the state Governor and / or congressman would show up along with around a 100 other folks. People were ask to bring something to throw into the Stew Pot. What came out of it was called SOB Stew.
My sister moved out there about 15 years ago and hasn't thrown anything away since moving there. So every shed and work shop is full of Junk & Trash.
Maybe this type of recycling goes a little beyond saving a few beer cans and plastic bottles.
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