Peoria Wash Party - July 2011

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Well, here are some pictures from the Wash-In in Peoria this weekend. First off, a big thanks to Mike Haller our host. He couldn't have been more hospitible or have gathered a nicer group of folks. Since I am horrible with names, I'll let others fill in the name blanks and just supply some pictures of a great gathering in Central Illinois in July. Great weather, great comaradarie and great vintage appliances. First off Mike's incredible GE Electric sink (the best of at least 6 that he has.) Literally found new and boy, did it get a workout this weekend! This as with most of Mike's vintage dishwashers, have a plexiglass tops for easy viewing!

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Another View

Of the GE Electric Sink. This is from the late 40's. One many GE Electric Sinks he has.

 

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Next

I finally got the opportunity to work an Easy Spindrier. Mike has a beautiful specimen.

 

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Filling

The Easy Spindrier.

 

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Washing

In the Easy

 

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Ready

To Spin

 

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Participants

In the Easy Spindrier lessons.

 

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Next

Dishwashers!!!  I was amazed when I viewed the line up.  I had no idea that these where all hooked up to work.  Take your pick and press a button for clean dishes.

 

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Lower

Row of dishwashers - that work including a Fridigaire Spin-Tube at the end.

 

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OK

Back upstairs in the kitchen with the GE Mobile-Maid.  Of course, with a plexiglass top for your viewing pleasure.

 

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Next to the GE

A Cameron dishwasher.  Works on water pressure and actually fills up with water.

 

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OK

On to a rare bird.  The Thor Dishwasher/Washing Machine Combination.  All working!  First - set up as a dishwasher.

 

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Shown

The works (for the dishwasher.)

 

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Thor

Set up as a clothes washer.

 

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One Last One

Out on the driveway.  A bunch of machines lined up including an early 30's ABC spinner (made right there in Peoria.)  This lineup was a show-stopper for folks walking up the street.  This is close to Bradley University in Peoria.  Let me end here with another thanks to a great host - Mike.   These happen occasionally and I would highly recommend attending at the next opportunity.  Great Midwest summer fare.  OK guys, let's post some more pictures!

 

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Oops

Not the last one.  Had to get at least one in of the Dexter twin tub wringer (manufactured in the next state over-Iowa -what other well-known washing machine manufacturer was there???)  Great specimen.  BTW - I stayed at the local casino-hotel.  The Par-a-Dice.  Great fun.  Didn't make a killing at Blackjack, but didn't lose my shirt either.

 

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Looks like a fun time had by all!

 

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BTW

If anyone has an Easy Spindrier that they want to sell, let me know ([email protected])  Time to set up a modern laundry room like this.  Just have to find a porcelain sink like that.

 

[a440]

<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">Great Pictures!</span>

<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">What beautiful machines!!</span>

<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">Thanks for posting!</span>

<span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">Brent</span>