Newton, Iowa - Washing Machine History Walking Tour

[maranoman]

I follow the Jasper County Historical Museum (located in Newton, Iowa) on Facebook. They have been featuring some of the important historic markers in Newton in a year-end series. Here are some of the ones that might interest members here. I will post the remaining ones on this thread (which should be the Maytag and One-Minute Mfg. buildings) as they release them over the next several days.

Thanks - Jeff

 

[rp2813]

I love this stuff -- thanks for posting

If only the history of this Newton intersection wasn't yet history.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Move over, Disney! Let's hear it for:

A great American Landmark!

-- Dave

 

[arbilab]

Thanks for bringing this to us Jeff. 

 

[maranoman]

Today's Addition - Maytag Plant 1

 

[maranoman]

Headquarters and Research/Development Buildings

 

[maranoman]

One Minute Manufacturing

One of the comments on this Facebook post states:

"Perspective: while they sold 32,000 washers in 1906, Maytag in the 1970s could produce that many in about 17 days using only the main assembly line ("small line" production varied)."

 

[maranoman]

Lastly: Maytag Buildings 1 and 2 (and 3)

 

[swestoyz]

Jeff, thank you for sharing these over the last few days. I've been looking forward to each days installments, and this last one is fantastic. I was wondering when they'd mention the Pastime.

I'm still a bit peeved they (either Whirlpool or the City) raised the R&D building. Was a dream of mine to work there.

Ben

 

[rp2813]

Yes, thanks for posting.  Interesting and sad at the same time.

 

[bradross]

Thanks, Jeff!

Great to see these historic photos of a truly iconic company! I've been to the Jasper County Museum in Newton and enjoyed it very much. Next time, I'll have to do a walking tour.

P.s. I've sent you an email.

-Brad