This vintage program booklet commemorates the Twenty First Annual Steam Engine Show and Threshing Bee, famously known as "The Sycamore Show." Held from August 11-14, 1977, at the Taylor Marshall Farm in Sycamore, Illinois, and sponsored by the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club, this ephemera offers a fascinating glimpse into a significant agricultural heritage event.Inside, collectors will find a rich array of content, including detailed information about the Steam Power Club, a list of its officers and directors, and historical narratives about the preservation of steam engines and threshing traditions. The booklet is also a time capsule of local commerce, featuring advertisements from Sycamore and surrounding Illinois businesses such as Dekalb Savings, First National Bank in Dekalb, Village Motor Sales, Hinckley Grain Company, Country Lounge, Menard Ag-Buildings, and Jerry's Texaco Service. Black and white photographs throughout depict vintage farm machinery, adding visual depth to the historical record. This piece is a must-have for enthusiasts of antique farm equipment, Illinois history, and vintage agricultural events.
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