Aultman and Taylor Steam Tractor in the Tulips

The growing demand for larger threshers and the fact that the Aultman Taylor vibrating thresher required steady power that was impossible to secure... more

by Wes and Dotty Weber

Title

Aultman and Taylor Steam Tractor in the Tulips

Artist

Wes and Dotty Weber

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

The growing demand for larger threshers and the fact that the Aultman Taylor vibrating thresher required steady power that was impossible to secure with horse power forced
Aultman Taylor into the steam-engine market. In 1867, they selected a portable engine they deemed the most perfect of all those that were proposed.
During the 1870s and 80s, Aultman & Taylor enjoyed rapid expansion as they began to produce steam engines in large quantities.
In 1923, the company ran into financial problems and was taken over by Advance-Rumely, which continued to sell Aultman & Taylor tractors until the stock sold out
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm family farm began in 1950 with the marriage of Ross and Dorothy and their purchase of the main farm. They worked hard expanding the farm and getting their six children through college.
The Iverson family began growing tulips in 1974. The first tulips belonged to Dr. Holman who would ship part of the bulbs to Indiana every year for forcing. When he retired in the late 1970’s they bought a few acres of bulbs from him.
By the early 1980’s they had over 15 acres and needed to broaden the market base. Seeing this as an opportunity, in 1983 they started the Wooden Shoe Bulb Company which had a name change to Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in 2001.

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April 30th, 2023