Antique Implement Society (AIS)
AIS was formed in 1977 as the non-profit arm to Western Antique Power, Inc.
In 1999 its roll changed to Educate visitor about Large Antique Gas and Oil Engines built in the late 1800 and early 1900.
14/05/2024
Thanks to Ron, Tim and the guys from BC Towing we managed to get the Mt Hood generator set turned and moved out of the Richardson building this morning.
10/05/2024
Now to turn it 90 degrees and go North.
10/05/2024
Today Ron and I managed to move the Mt Hood generator set to the West end of the Richardson Building.
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09/05/2024
Getting the rail in place for the move West.
Ron and I were out and jacked up the Mt Hood engine getting it ready to set on rail for the move to the West end of the building.
09/05/2024
26/12/2023
We’re getting there, Merry Christmas!
05/11/2023
Making progress on the Richardson addition!
16/10/2023
14/10/2023
24/09/2023
Construction has finally started on the Richardson Building. Justin and I were out yesterday installing water and air lines between the two buildings. Rock will be brought in Monday and graded.
14/09/2023
Work party last weekend and thanks to these guys electrical service was installed, tractors moved and exhaust removed in preparation for the new roofing! Thanks to Justin & Hudson B, Tim L, Justin P & Wayne T!
20/08/2023
Great group of gearheads!!
05/08/2023
Your Help Is Needed!!
Antique Implement Society (AIS) is soliciting funds for the renovation and expansion of the Richardsons building that has been added to the AIS managed area at Powerland in Brooks, Oregon. The building presently houses the generator set that powered Mt Hood ski lodge and chair lift from 1939-1956. It is also home of Johnson Machine Shop that was located in Albany, Oregon. To date $190,000 have been raised by fundraising events and private donations. Our goal is to reach $220,000 to expand and renovate the facility to house more large gas and diesel engines from the Industrial Revolutionary past that was instrumental in building this Great Nation and to Educate and preserve there history for future generations. All donations can be sent to:
AIS
2415 Perkins St NE
Salem, Oregon 97303
AIS is a 501 C3 Nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible.
The AIS Board greatly appreciates any and all donations, large or small!
14/05/2023
Thanks to Ron Burns, Mark Bennet and myself we managed to move some line shaft equipment that was donated to us from the Cummings Machine Shop in Salem, OR last Friday. Thanks for the help guys!
21/10/2022
Another one that came West.
20/10/2022
Home from Coolspring Power Museum unloaded and in the garage for now.
15/10/2021
Oldest production 4 cycle gas engine in the World. On loan to Coolspring Power Museum from the Henry Ford Museum.
28/06/2021
09/03/2019
Yesterday we laid to rest an Horary Member of this group! Alan was a Great supporter of ours and gave generously over the years. His contribution to restoring our 8-16 IHC and Monarch Lightfoot tractors was greatly appreciated and would have not been achieved with out him taking on these two projects! RIP until we meet again!
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1889 1/3 HP Otto Inverted
1893 Backus Inverted running on Hot Tube
1894 Golden Gate Gas Engine
As we enter into 2019 we run this engine, presumably serial #4, in memory of two collector no longer with us. Gilbert Merry and Ted Small. Gilbert and Ted always showed engines at the county fair and one year Gilbert was approached by a local farmer saying he had an engine he would like to sell. After Gilbert found out it was a common engine and thought the asking price was to high he passed. The farmer made his way on to Ted and offered Ted the engine. Ted went out and looked at the common engine and bought it. After buying the engine the farmer said he had another engine on the farm in an old pump house. Upon seeing the Golden Gate Ted bought it also. He loaded both engines up and headed straight to Gilbert’s to rub in his new purchase! Gilbert was so mad at himself for not going to look. Gilbert would send his nephew over to Ted’s about once a year to try and purchase the engine. This went on until Ted passed away. A few years later Ted’s family auctioned off Ted’s collection. Gilbert was in a nursing home by this time and told his nephew to purchase the engine no matter what! Gilbert passed away shortly before the auction and his nephew purchased the engine as Gilbert had instructed him to do.
Running the 1890 Deutz 2 HP Slide Valve Christmas Eve.
We here at AIS would like to wish all of our followers and friends a Very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy, Warm and Prosperous New Year!!
May Santa drop a Springfield down your chimney!
1893 Pacific Gas Engine
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