Oakland in Garrett County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1938 McCormick-Deering Farmall F14 & 1942 John Deere
Collector and Restorer Michael Rostosky, Rt. 560, Oakland, Maryland
| | Graciously donated by his family | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 17, 2020
1. 1938 McCormick-Deering Farmall F14 & 1942 John Deere Marker
[Marker shares the story of the restoration of 2 tractors for the Garrett County Transportation Museum. Captions are shown:]
Mike Rostosky assessing his latest tractor find.
Tractors before restoration.
Helen Rostosky lends husband, Mike, a helping hand.
Putting on the final touch — a John Deere decal.
Mike's grandson, Adam, enjoyed driving Pop-Pop's tractors
Mike and oldest daughter, Laurie.
Mike with daughter Barbara, her son Adam and husband Paul, help load the John Deere tractor for donation.
Mike moving a finished tractor into storage.
Mike explaining the workings of the Farmall motor.
Helen admiring Mike's tractor collection.
Mike's youngest daughter Barbara, deciding which tractors to donate.
Mike Sr. and Mike Jr. take a break from working on repairs.
The donated John Deere.
Mike with one of his restorations.
Erected by Garrett County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Charity & Public Work • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 39° 24.594′ N, 79° 24.496′ W. Marker is in Oakland, Maryland, in Garrett
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Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region and in Western Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oakland (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Rev. John A. Grant (a few steps from this marker); The Glades Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Gettysburg Campaign (within shouting distance of this marker); 1884 Oakland Train Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrett Memorial Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Benefactors (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oakland.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Oakland (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 383 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
