Massey 21 Combine - Grande Prairie, Alberta
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member wildwoodke
N 55° 13.673 W 118° 41.540
11U E 392363 N 6121456
Quick Description: This Massey 21 combine was purchased by the Bacon family in 1941 to work their land near Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 4/8/2012 7:39:38 PM
Waymark Code: WME67J
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member graylling
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Long Description:

The Bacon family left a plaque mounted under this machine that they proudly used to harvest their crops:
Massey 21 Combine
Purchased 1941 - $2200.00
Followed the wartime harvest brigade
Worked this farm for 17 years
Operated by 3 generations of Bacons
- a tribute to a fine machine

The combine approaches quickly as you head east out of town on Highway 43. There is a small deceleration lane and parking below the combine to access the Canada Post rural mailboxes.

Type of Equipment: Combine

Approximate age: 71

Manufacturer and model: Massey

Still in Use?: No

Location:
At a side road just off Highway 43 east of Grande Prairie

Fee for Access: no
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