2014 has been an extraordinary
year. Our research and collecting has
taken us throughout the U.S. and beyond.
Along the way, we’ve uncovered a world of early vehicle history while
adding significant artifacts and historical records to the Wheels That Won The
West® Archives. Several of our blogs
have provided glimpses of a few of the discoveries. From early ledgers and catalogs to period
writings and scarce images, the accounts are helping us better understand and
share the realities of America’s wood-wheeled transportation during the 1800’s
and early 1900’s.
Among the rarest elements discovered
were materials connected to chuck wagons, freighters, Archibald hubs, S.C.
Overpack (Big Wheels), M.P. Henderson, Abbot & Downing, as well as Cooper,
John Deere, Luedinghaus, Owensboro, Mitchell, Moline, Schuttler, Weber, and Kentucky Wagon
companies and so much more.
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This early period chuck wagon image is a small portion of a larger original photo. From the camp and equipment to the chuck box and wagon, there's a great deal to study in just this small section. |
We’ve been especially fortunate to work
with a number of organizations and private collectors this year. To each, we thank you for the privilege of
assisting with your special projects.
Helping provide authoritative identification, documentation, dating, and
authentication to worthy vehicles continues to be among our most popular
services.
In the coming year, you’ll notice
several changes to our website as we
work to more accurately reflect the exclusive nature of what our archives and
experience can offer. In the meantime,
we look forward to your emails and regular visits to this blog and pledge to
continue searching for even more lost and noteworthy history.
Wishing each of you a very Merry
Christmas!
David
