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Legacy of Steam Festival- Madison Indiana USAI got his email this morning, I plan on exhibiting some of my collection there as well
to quote the announcement
Legacy of Steam Festival
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site , Madison, Indiana
Current Sponsors: Indiana Kentucky Electric Corporation, Olson Family, Rivers Institute, Crusin’ Auto
Oct. 15 – 16; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
$5 per adult; $3 per child
See working steam powered machines, learn about how steam and water power have helped build the economy in Indiana, enjoy two days of machines, tools, talks, music and other fall fun!
Why a Steam Show?
Courtesy of Al New This year is the 200th anniversary of the first steamboat on the Ohio River! Steam power revolutionized manufacturing and transportation of almost everything and brought the industrial revolution to America. James F.D. Lanier, of the Lanier Mansion, often traveled to New Orleans for business on steamboats and helped finance Indiana's first steam-powered railroad.
In addition, two of the very few remaining steamboats left in America will be in town over the weekend to commemorate this 200th anniversary celebration: the Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati, sponsored by the Rivers Institute at Hanover College. Visit rivers.hanover.edu for more information on that event.
What we need from Steam Power Enthusiasts!
Currently, we tentatively have two large and several smaller steam tractors (including several Gaar Scotts), a Civil War era stationary steam engine, possibly a steam powered fire engine and Joe Graziana’s Stanley Steamer. We are still seeking steam powered model engines, small tractors, unusual model trains (especially with a portable track), small engine and tabletop displays, speakers on how steam power has helped fuel American industry.
Also, if anyone knows of a steam legacy business that may wish to sponsor or set up a booth, please let me know. These include anyone using steam power to make (or save) money today.
Speakers include machinist extraordinaire Harold Stark. He is currently renovating a steam engine train and has built a steam tractor model from scratch. Dr. Robert T. Rhode is an English Professor at Northern Kentucky University and author of The Steam Tractor Encyclopedia, The Harvest Story: Recollections of Old-Time Threshermen and many other books. Favorite Hoosier storyteller Kevin Stonerock will stop by to share stories and music of the steamboat era.
In addition, visitors will learn about early steam power in Madison including William Hoyt’s claim to the steam calliope, local boiler companies and fire stations.
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