Manure Spreader - Powell, WY
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N 44° 45.151 W 108° 45.294
12T E 677708 N 4957909
What would a farm equipment display be without the "Bovine Digestive Byproduct Distributor"?
Waymark Code: WMXXXB
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 03/14/2018
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This is a seriously old manure spreader. I've seen only three others as old as this, but none that still existed and were in better condition. This one is old enough that it was likely horse drawn for most or all of its working life. If ever there was a manufacturer's plate on this spreader, it likely rusted away 60 years ago. This model is a rare one, with a moving wood slat bed instead of a chain bed to move the manure toward the rear and the beaters which did the spreading.
The Homesteader Museum is one of the most interesting museums we have visited. The director was there and she was so helpful and answered all of our inquiries. This is a free admission museum that is made possible by a benefactor. The museum will celebrate their 50th birthday in 2018.
There are numerous large displays divided by categories, such as household appliances, dentist and doctor offices, set as they were when operating, a photography and printing office, a post office, vintage clothing and haberdashery - the list just goes on.
They also have several outdoor displays housed in original buildings, one of which is the Bever Homestead, an original 1911 homestead house; also outside is a CB&Q Caboose and a large collection old farm equipment and tractors.
