Walnut Creek in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Farmall Tractor - c. 1925
"A New Era in Power Farming"
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 15, 2016
1. Farmall Tractor - c. 1925 Marker
First model built by International Harvester in 1924. Designed to cultivate or weed between rows. Instead of the traditional side-mounted flywheel to which a belt was attached to run machinery, the Farmall had what was known as a "power take-off," a drive shaft that stuck out of the back of the tractor that could be linked directly to power machinery.Erected by Old Borges Ranch.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 37° 53.395′ N, 122° 0.135′ W. Marker is in Walnut Creek, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker can be reached from Castle Road Road near Comistas Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek CA 94598, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Broad Spreader of Seed Spreader Wagon (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old Borges Ranch" (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Alamo School Bell (approx. 2.2 miles away); Macedo Ranch
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More about this marker. Old Borges Ranch is about a mile up an unnamed road that seems more like a very long driveway. Park where the road ends and walk up to the ranch buildings.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 15, 2016
2. Farmall Tractor and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
