125 year old MACHINIST BENCH w/tools

In this video, I showcase, beautiful antique machinist's workbenches with tools.
Almost like time has stood still. Located in the NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM, Dubuque, Iowa.
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[@strongandco]

I think one thing machinists, engineers and other _technical types_ (to use a term borrowed from Big Clive) is that we all share an interest in tools and machinery regardless of it's age and regardless of our age and we all like to ponder on its use and it's story. Thanks for sharing those pieces of history that most of us viewers wil never get to see in person Mr Pete.

[@mrpete222]

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[@clifeddens1658]

How did you get that typeface change????

[@strongandco]

@@clifeddens1658 put an underscore either side of the word that you want to italicize, like _ this _ (except without the spaces). Asterisk * will make *bold* and minus - will -strike through- .

[@stevedavey1343]

A story's value lies in both the story and the storytelling; Mr Pete, you really are a first-rate storyteller. Thank you for both your instruction and your stories. 😊

[@mrpete222]

Your comment means an awful lot to me

[@stevedavey1343]

@@mrpete222 The pleasure (and the learning) is all mine. 😀

[@tommybernard2154]

Mr Pete, I watch all of your videos, love them, they take me back to my youth. I'm 70 years old and thanks to you I got back into machining three years ago. I have acquired two lathes and Bridgeport milling machine along with a wide selection of accessories for them. Thanks to you and your videos I have kicked the "old man " out of my life. Remember if you can help even one person like me your videos are not a waste of time. You have given me a new outlook on life! Thank again and God bless you, keep up the great work!!!😊

[@mrpete222]

Thank you so much for that wonderful comment. I am very very happy if I helped you in some small way. Sounds like you have set yourself up a beautiful machine shop. You have greatly encouraged me

[@carsten4719]

Thank you for telling us your stories, Mr.Pete. I cannot explain how much I like them. Could listen all day. Greetings from Germany.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much. Hardly anyone watch my last story. I was about to give up. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@timeflysintheshop]

The work benches are magnificent! It is interesting to see how the thick top is worn down in places where a lot of activity took place. 👍😀👍

[@mrpete222]

Great point!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Wonderful view of the vintage shop.. Looking forward to the boating videos👌.. please🛶🚤⛵️🛥️⛴️⚓️🛟

[@xoxo2008oxox]

If it wasn't for some of your videos, like the Shot Tower, I would have never known about what a Shot Tower was. Your videos aren't a waste of time, but they are a wonderful resource!

[@mrpete222]

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[@duron700r]

Right there with you about the shot tower! What the...heck? Oh. Neat!

[@paulhunt598]

You inspired me. The wife just asked me yesterday if we could go do something instead of not exchanging Christmas gifts with each other this year? I have never taken a river cruise. Your example was taking deep root and then you sealed the idea with the Samuel Clemons statue. I am an enormous fan of Mark Twain having read and reread "everything" he published including his private correspondence and essays. Too bad that they kept the museum work benches behind glass. It reduces the need for dusting and controls thievery, but the glare presented a challenge. Midwest Old Threshers in Mount Pleasant, IA includes a functioning steam driven line shaft replica machine shop. Dayton, OH has an industrial museum village featuring Dayton Industries in the carillon tower park. Gerstner, Wright Brothers, Huffy are among the featured museums. Each industry or manufacturer has its own building along a pleasant park stroll. We pass the Gerstner plant annually driving HWY 35. I force the wife to pay homage.

[@mrpete222]

I was always a big fan of Mark twain. Wish I would’ve had my wife take my picture next to him. I read most of his books. He was the one responsible for giving me a love for the river. He was the one that inspired me to build the raft, video coming up. He was the one that inspired us to take the 2000 mile boat trip down the Mississippi. I would love to see those other museums

[@blue-runner]

Thanks for sharing Mr. Pete. The first shop I worked in at 16 was an old belt driven machine shop with early 1900's lathes, planners, and milling machines. After 50 years ended building nuclear submarines, lot's of memories.

[@mrpete222]

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[@johnmunn7748]

Thank you for sharing this experience with us! It is amazing that everything in that video was made entirely buy human hands. Over the last few decades, it seems we have been moving so far towards computer automation, that eventually all of this knowledge will be lost. I am a Union Ironworker by trade and did a whole apprenticeship and learned my craft from those before me. I have a small machine shop at my house and have been watching your videos for a while now. I have my kids out there all the time, teaching them welding skills and metal fabrication. Its so great to see you have your grandson out in your shop. We have to pass our knowledge down to the next generation or it will all be lost. God Bless you and your family over the holidays.

[@mrpete222]

Totally agree. In fact, most of it has already lost. Diversity and other insane things are what people and the government want.

[@johnmunn7748]

Agreed. That's why I believe it's up to us as craftsman, to be sure to pass the knowledge we have down to our children. The death of the trade Unions was the death of this nation as far as I'm concerned. For thousands of years that's how knowledge was passed down. Sure , people took advantage along the way, as is human nature, but the core principle of trade unions is to keep the craft alive. Be safe , and God bless

[@Ekanselter]

I enjoyed a look into days gone by Mr Pete. As a kid I was fascinated by old country shops and the men that worked there. Lots of good memories. Thanks

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimdean7335]

I just drove thru Dubuque last week and saw the museum and thought it would fun come back and go through it. Then your video shows up. Cool.

[@mrpete222]

That is awesome!

[@lindsaybrown7357]

Was in Japan recently and stumbled upon a metal working shop down a backstreet. The old gent showed me around inside. Was like stepping back in time with a very old electric motor driving an overhead lineshaft. The lineshaft drove drills, grinders saws and other tools by flat belting.

[@mrpete222]

Very interesting. I thought Japan was so highly civilized, that they were far beyond that.

[@lindsaybrown7357]

@mrpete222 Yes, but very traditional in many respects and a lot arts and crafts are preserved and still practiced.

[@MyHeap]

I thought the tour and pictures were quite interesting. Growing up in Illinois in a Mississippi River town, I can understand the lure. I also greatly enjoyed the writings of Samuel Clemens. It is ashamed that there are some who would like to erase his mark on literature. Thanks for sharing Lyle. Joe

[@mrpete222]

I bet his lectures were wonderful. Long before any capability of sound recording Happy new year Joe

[@tiddums1151]

I grew up in Cascade 25 miles from Dubuque. When I visit there in the summer, I spend a good deal of time in Dubuque. Love the town and area. Lots to see. Thanks for posting Mister Pete.

[@mrpete222]

Yes, it is an amazing Rivertown

[@Je.Suis.Flaneur]

Lyle: it seems to me on close inspection of the tools and objects d'art at that museum that some of those tools are younger than YOU! (Happy New Year!) -- lol -- I flunked Shop and got an A in HomeEc

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@bearsrodshop7067]

I am glad i saved watching till this morning while in for my Rescheduled PET scan The musume tour was my favorite, and the sound of the over head drive belt almost put me to sleep in their recliner. Jeanette would make a good captain, she fit the part well at the Helm. Thx for sharing, and after Results are read to me on Thursday, i pray good, this trip will have to go on my bucket list for sure, Bear

[@mrpete222]

We will pray for you that you have favorable results with your scan. Yes, put this on your bucket list.

[@samshublom8761]

I liked the sewing thread cabinet that was repurposed into a machinists tool chest about 4:50 in the video. I have seen these sell at auctions and they often bring more money than an old Gerstner does. I enjoyed the video.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@Ammoniummetavanadate]

Excellent video. History and an aquarium in one place? I absolutely would love to visit, and the cute fishies would keep the wife happy.

[@mrpete222]

This is a world class museum. I’m surprised it doesn’t receive more attention.

[@davidw.kennedy4904]

Interesting vacation. The waterway is very interesting. I would like to hear about your trip to Florida.

[@mrpete222]

Its a mere eventuality

[@garthbutton699]

You ought to take more of these videos out of the can,I know you got a bunch,thanks for the field trip🤗😎🤗😎

[@mrpete222]

More to come!

[@lwoodt1]

Field trips are always fun.

[@natekelly4667]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge sir. We’ll be back for more.

[@mrpete222]

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[@Duckfarmer27]

Lyle - Thank you for a most interesting posting. The museum looks intriguing - as is any old tool box or shop one might find. You never know what will turn up. Later in his life your 'inspiration' spent a lot of time about 15 miles from where I live and is buried there - his wife was born and raised there. Some of his most famous writing was done while there in summers. Dale

[@mrpete222]

Are you talking about his huge Mansion? I think at one time he was so broke he had to sell the big house, and he traveled extensively on a lecture tour throughout the US in Europe.

[@Duckfarmer27]

No - the mansion is in Hartford, CT. Been there as well, a nice period house. But he spent a lot of time in Elmira, NY - that was where his wife was from. They were married in Elmira and would summer at the family farm (Quarry Farm) up on Jerusalem Hill - overlooks the city. He had a study built there in an octagon shape, reminiscent of the pilot house on a river boat. He did have an interesting life - and one heck of a wit.

[@leeroyholloway4277]

Thanks for sharing. A glimpse into the maritime disciplines - something I know little about, but find very interesting.

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@edwardroberts5660]

The railroad museum in Savanah Ga. is an old Locomotive repair facility they have a blacksmith/machine shop combo shop all the machines are line shaft powered and appear to be very well preserved it was wonderful

[@mrpete222]

About six years ago, we were in Savannah with friends. We drove by that railroad museum and my mouth was watering. But of course no one but myself wanted to stop.

[@ellieprice363]

We toured that railroad museum many years ago. Savanna was occupied by the Union army early in the war so was not damaged. We enjoyed “The Chart House”restaurant on the river front both times we visited the city.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Fantastic Mr. Pete. I will tell you that I worked 28 years for a company headquartered in East Dubuque and every year they dragged us to the corporate office for a managers meeting. One afternoon was entertainment and they'd literally drag me around a 18 hole golf course while I pretended to play golf (image chopping snakes with a hoe). If I had known this museum was just across the river I would have played hooky from the golf afternoon and visited the museum instead. I'll bet 28 visits would have given me great entertainment and knowledge of the history of the place. Than you for sharing this, video and still pictures. And loved the side topic of your river adventures.

[@mrpete222]

That’s an interesting story. Once a year at the end of the semester, we had a faculty outing and we went golfing. And yes, I pretended to golf, actually I hated it. Couldn’t wait till they serve the chicken, lol.

[@jonfranklin4583]

What a great museum and lovely spot on the river! I love finding places that keep their history alive for future generations to wonder at. Thank you for sharing with us Mr. Pete.

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dannyl2598]

Thank you Mr Pete. That was interesting. When I look at the ware in those old benches, it gives me perspective on the hard work that was done there.

[@mrpete222]

Yes, and I bet they were 10 or 12 hour days

[@daveharriman2756]

A fascinating watch, thanks for uploading, I like to see the working conditions and tools of yesteryear, and your stories are always interesting, you allude again to the river adventures you took as a youngster with your brother and friends, I'm sure I'm not the only one who would be interested in hearing these tales, take care, Dave UK.

[@mrpete222]

I have countless adventures and stories to tell

[@EVILDR235]

All ways glad to see stuff like that saved.

[@marcpeters2211]

Thank you for sharing, nice to see all the old tools and the way the shop was set up. Best wishes for the new year.

[@mrpete222]

Happy new year!

[@rickkyriakopoulos1103]

Hello fine sir ! Just love these videos. Thanks and Merry Christmas and a wonderful and prosperous New year 🎊

[@mrpete222]

Happy holidays!

[@PaulShillair]

Great video Mr. Pete. Just love those tools from that generation of machanist. Good to get out of the shop once in awhile.

[@mrpete222]

It sure is

[@sloprun]

The stories that you tell, when you digress from the main topic, are the most enjoyable. You had a fascinating, if not envious, childhood. In many ways, it was open to adventure. My father and mother would recount remarkable stories, as well.

[@mrpete222]

My younger days were consumed with adventure

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Interesting. Thanks for the video keep on keeping on.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks, will do!

[@garrockwaters304]

Thank you Mr Pete for all your work on these. I really enjoy looking at all that stuff! I enjoy all your exploits! God bless

[@mrpete222]

Glad you like them!

[@keithschwartz7318]

Good way to start my day! Thanks Lyle. I remember the earlier video of the machinery and the belt drive.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@jerryleejohnsonjr1377]

Mark Twain has done the same for me, I love the old steamboats and stories that go along with them.

[@mrpete222]

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[@haroldschultz5864]

Thank you for that in depth video of machinist antiquity . I could have stared at those marvels for hours . You really are a genuie article sir . Blessings to you .

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@windyhillfoundry5940]

Thanks for the tour Mr.Pete, I have always been fascinated with river boats. When I was a kid I got to go on the Sprage which was a steamer in Vicksburg. It unfortunately burned shortly after. I have seen this boat you are showing here I believe in LeClair. I didn't get to go on board though. Fascinating museum as well.

[@mrpete222]

In 1966, on our boat trip we tied up for the night on the Sprage.

[@jerryshafer474]

Yes sir, I am watching while I'm attempting to make a wire ring and hoop roller on my new to me atlas v54. Thanks for your time and effort 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mrpete222]

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[@damionparson247]

Thank you for your stories and this experience!

[@mrpete222]

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[@clifeddens1658]

Very nice. You can tell a lot about a fellow by reading his bench!

[@mrpete222]

You sure can

[@dougvanallen2212]

Thanks for taking us along those river boats are really something to look at we’ve never been to one up close

[@mrpete222]

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[@chrisbrady-t1u]

The Navy used to have a rating called Patternmaker but it got discontinued sometime in the 70s.E-3 and below could strike for it.The Navy doesnt have foundries anymore.Thats all farmed out to the private sector now.I think you can still buy their book from the govt. printing office though.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for very much. I did not realize they had canceled the patternmaking and foundry in the Navy. I do own the NAVpers books on that subject. They were my fathers.

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Great story and trip Lyle. The old boats were amazing and there were so many of them. During my shipping career I went up and down the Missip, to and from Baton Rouge to Panama for about 6 yrs.

[@mrpete222]

That must’ve been quite an adventure for you. We spent the night in Baton Rouge tied up to the.sprague

[@bcbloc02]

@@mrpete222the Sprague was a beast of a steamboat so sad it burned then sank then was dynamited by the corp of engineers and the engines now lay in a pile beside the river ever more decaying every year.

[@jimbennett1519]

Man, you are the best Mr.Pete, my youtube shop teacher and story teller. Yours are the videos I always watch to the end even knowing sometimes you may be showing something I'll never do but always take some tidbit of knowledge with me Your story telling ability is epic too. Keep it up sir as long as you can please and thanks

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very, very, very very very much

[@garethhoward3995]

Always enjoy seeing the line shaft driven machines. The wooden benches were really worn down. Think of all that had to happen over time to make the wear.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@jeffreydevillez7433]

I loved the shot tower video!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@truthreigns7]

Thank you Mr. Pete. Yes film would be nice to still use.

[@lindsaybrown7357]

Enjoyed this tour. I have more than a few tools that are over 100 years old that still get used.

[@mrpete222]

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[@yambo59]

Happy new year Mr. Pete-! Thank you from those of us who cant get around much anymore for taking us to see places we never could see other wise - !

[@mrpete222]

Happy new year! My pleasure

[@sawz5]

I have been by that harbor many times in an over the road semi, I never seemed to have time for a tour.

[@michaelcerkez3895]

Roll on Brother. I too saw many sites from the interstate but had to keep rolling to deliver my load. Running from one side of the country to the other it's hard finding a place to park a 48' trailer.

[@mrpete222]

Time constraint. That’s the way it is for a working man. Someday you will have all kinds of time for entertainment.

[@garychaiken808]

Fascinating. Great job. Thank you 😊

[@alanremington8500]

Great stuff. Thank you !!

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@walterplummer3808]

Very nice trip. Merry Christmas!

[@threegreencharms]

Awesome Mr. Pete thanks so much for sharing this with us. I'll have to head over there myself one day soon

[@mrpete222]

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[@ohmbug10]

I could look at those old machines all day. I like hearing your stories, Mr. Pete. It's okay when you go off topic too because it leads to a different but still interesting story. Sometimes I do the same to the extent that I forget to finish the first story. Lol.

[@mrpete222]

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[@cyoung4290]

Love your tours, thanks a million

[@mrpete222]

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[@angelramos-2005]

Really good video,mrpete and you were really closed to Mark Twain.Thank you.

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@feathers352]

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing.

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mudnducs]

That was really interesting! I spent almost all my life in ship repair; from giant tankers to tiny tugs, but the largest part of it was spent on dredges. That paddlewheeler had many of the hull characteristics of a pipeline dredge.

[@mrpete222]

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[@duron700r]

Neat video and travels! Mark Twain. Two fathoms deep. About 12 feet. That crazy steam engine on the line shaft was squawking pretty good. Buffalo Bill's birthplace? Neat. I played him on stage (yes, a mechanic and home machinist too) some years back in a play called Annie Get Your Gun. Great fun! Already had the beard. Squirrel! I need to watch again to perhaps catch the name of the 275? horse Diesel engine on that boat. Yessir, we're watching. Thank you. : - )

[@mrpete222]

I believe the corps of engineers maintains a 12 foot channel on the river. There’s a Buffalo Bill Museum at LeClaire

[@keithpattison6763]

Very interesting video Lyle. Looking at the tools and benches, I thought that I could still use them for what they were intended. I still have some of my Grandfathers tools and get use from them. They were made to be used.

[@mrpete222]

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[@leonardhornick9960]

Thank You for all your effort s. It shows us things we didn't even know existed. fine work carry on.

[@mrpete222]

So nice of you

[@Ray-r5j9u]

Great field trip Mr Pete. Thank you sir 🖖

[@mrpete222]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bentontool]

Lookin' GOOD, Mr. Pete! I love the water too. I bought a 16' Jon Boat this year to put on the Susquehanna River where I go fishing now that I am retired. I used a canoe for years, but am now too old for that; I can only paddle 1/2 MPH upstream! 😜 I did a LOT of work on the boat prior to launch. I used-up a lot of my scrap aluminum, that I scavenged from dumpster-diving over the past few decades. 😄 Fabricated a forward storage compartment and rewired the whole thing! Added seats & lights... you are invited to come down for some channel cats or smallies ANYTIME! You have my address...

[@mrpete222]

I used to have a wooden canoe when I was a teenager. Later I bought a Grumman. But I’m sick of paddling. Good luck with the fishing.

[@josephpetito1351]

Thanks a bunch for showing all that.

[@mrpete222]

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[@floridaflywheelersantiquee7578]

Thanks for sharing Mr Pete

[@mrpete222]

Very welcome

[@bteggland]

Absolutely loved it!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@johncrable3349]

Hi 👋 Mr Pete....thanks again for the stories and the trip! I was really taken by the wear pattern on the work bench - looks like it got quite the workout in it's day. Hope you had a Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and hopefully a happy new year 🎉. As always, have a happy day 😊

[@mrpete222]

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[@mcmillanfarms]

I live less than an hour and a half from Dubuque and have never been to the museum. Got to get that on my list for this summer.

[@mrpete222]

Yes, there is a casino right next to it. I would guess more people go in the casino than they do to the museum, tells a little bit about our society. Quite a nice motels are that’s where we stayed right on the water.

[@WrenchHead]

As a kid, when we visited family in the Midwest my dad took us across the ferry in the van. Boy was the nerve wrecking getting the cars loaded 😂

[@mrpete222]

I remember crossing smaller rivers in Wisconsin with my folks. Kind of flimsy fairies that were scary. I know I misspell fairy. We were in a 51 Plymouth, gray.

[@elvinhaak]

Now I really, really loved to go there !

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@ohenrysservicesjeep233]

Awesome video 😊

[@mrpete222]

Thank you 😁

[@garychaiken808]

Great job. Thank you 😊

[@nottoday62]

Brian from Ma.wow what a great video well off to my shop to finish off a project by New year thanks Besafe

[@mrpete222]

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[@michaelcerkez3895]

Lyle, nice shots of the shop. I imagine that they fabricated or repaired anything that came through the doors or moved on the river. I too have taken journeys on the Ohio, the Mississippi, and the Delaware. Take care.

[@mrpete222]

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[@tonyn3123]

I was surprised that the paddle wheel had two drive chains providing propulsion. I wonder how well a split paddle would have worked? The operator could use that, along with the rudder, to help with steering by putting one in forward and the other in reverse to turn tighter radiuses. Towmotors today use that system for steering, but with big diesel props. Thanks.

[@mrpete222]

The reason that there are two Drive chains is because the ships architect was a cautious man that wore both suspenders, and a belt

[@andyZ3500s]

Mr. Pete even if the photos of the trip to Florida are not in good condition I think a large percentage of your long time viewers would still be interested in the story. I remember you mentioning the raft but this is the first time that I have heard of the cement tub trip.

[@mrpete222]

There were three river trips, and all

[@scottjones7279]

I just went and checked out some of the river cruises, I should have check before the inflation hit.😢

[@marionstorm9004]

That diesel powered boat had a wood framed hull didn't it? Very typical "work packet" found on a river in years past. Thankyou for sharing!

[@mrpete222]

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[@jaybailey3518]

Wow ! If that toolbench could talk !

[@mrpete222]

True

[@leoncolyer9420]

Happy New Year to everyone from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺

[@mrpete222]

Happy new year

[@rexmyers991]

Thanks for sharing

[@christurley391]

Thanks again

[@mrpete222]

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[@1320pass]

I too, enjoy riverboat cruises. Locally there is a boat called the Lorena Sternwheeler, a smaller paddle boat, one can schedule and pay a very modest sum and enjoy a ride up and down the Muskingum (pron. muss-KING-gum) river. Mostly a lunch or dinner cruise and occasionally they have Civil War reenacting off the banks of the river and characters aboard the boat. Keeping history alive and well. Good time.

[@mrpete222]

That sounds like fun My one, and only Christmas present was a cruise with dinner on the Illinois river on a paddle wheel boat We will take that cruise next summer, but it will be a short one only a few hours

[@1320pass]

@@mrpete222 Does indeed sound like a good time. If the captain will permit you get a video of the engine room. That's something I've never seen locally. Based on feeble memory of rides past in my youth, I can guess the Lorena is powered by a Detroit diesel 2 cycle engine of some quantity. And this is a wild guess. Love it.

[@gig1958]

The shot tower was very interesting. Please do the "Trilogy".

[@ypaulbrown]

wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season, best wishes my Friend, Paul in Florida

[@mrpete222]

Hello Paul. Happy new year.

[@steveparker8723]

I remember going on a river boat when i was in Cub Scouts.

[@mrpete222]

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[@greasydot]

I want to hear more about you and Jan stealing the concrete pan and floating the river.

[@mrpete222]

Hopefully you will, but I was a bit discouraged that no one watched that last video

[@stevemarschman3202]

Great video! If you ever get the chance to visit the west coast, the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, Oregon is worth a stop, along with the coastal forts and Lewis and Clark parks/exhibits.

[@mrpete222]

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[@TedOption]

Great video.

[@19672701]

Were you able to ride the Fenelon elevator in Dubuque? Was the contents in the museum from the Bellevue marine engine? I think this would be a nice trip.

[@mrpete222]

Went on the elevator last time we were there

[@baggd65]

Great video. Thank you.

[@mrpete222]

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[@PaulSteMarie]

A tour of a shot tower would be fascinating. I admit that's mostly because they made a brief appearance in _A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court_ .

[@mrpete222]

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[@georgeantonaros5580]

Very Interesting !! 🤗

[@stacysanders-w3e]

Did you buy that bench when it was new?

[@rickhand8228]

I live in Cass county and Logdons operate a tow boat service from Beardstown which is nearly straight across the river from Browning. There is a chance that you would have encountered some of my relatives on your trip to Browning!

[@mrpete222]

Browning was a tiny town when we were there. Perhaps it’s still is and that was almost 60 years ago.

[@rickhand8228]

@@mrpete222 Browning is likely smaller today than it was then!

[@W4BIN]

I'm here watching! Ron W4BIN

[@mrpete222]

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