I was ten years old when I first received a large wooden chest of early battery radio sets. They were mostly three dialers along with a pile of old batteries, headphones and components. What a gold mine for a kid interested in old radio stuff. This was my start in the hobby. Also, over the years, I received gifts of cast-off radios from family members, as I was always interested in all things electronic and technical.
My current vintage technical collection started when I was 19 years old. I began to collect old radios, some ham gear, flywheel farm engines, tractors, Model A Fords, televisions, firearms, and telephones. I've always had an interest in ham radio. Little did I know what this interest in radio would evolve into. My current collection includes all of that, plus small motors, phonographs, flashlights, drafting equipment, typewriters, sewing machines, cameras, and so much more - a lot of it still in working condition. Some of my collection was bequeathed to me by Bruce D. Hayden of Raynham, who passed away in late 2013.
The Museum of Antiquated Technology is located on the second floor of my 1840s farmhouse, directly above my workshop. I also have an outbuilding filled with vintage mechanized farm equipment, Model A Fords, and antique kerosene and gasoline engines. The museum is not heated or cooled, and the outbuilding is only open during the warmer months.
I welcome everyone to our home to see my modest collection. I get a few dozen visitors a year, although I've had a few more lately since news of the Museum of Antiquated Technology made it into the Boston Globe. Most visitors are amateur radio enthusiasts, antique radio hobbyists, car club members, and Scout troops.
My current vintage technical collection started when I was 19 years old. I began to collect old radios, some ham gear, flywheel farm engines, tractors, Model A Fords, televisions, firearms, and telephones. I've always had an interest in ham radio. Little did I know what this interest in radio would evolve into. My current collection includes all of that, plus small motors, phonographs, flashlights, drafting equipment, typewriters, sewing machines, cameras, and so much more - a lot of it still in working condition. Some of my collection was bequeathed to me by Bruce D. Hayden of Raynham, who passed away in late 2013.
The Museum of Antiquated Technology is located on the second floor of my 1840s farmhouse, directly above my workshop. I also have an outbuilding filled with vintage mechanized farm equipment, Model A Fords, and antique kerosene and gasoline engines. The museum is not heated or cooled, and the outbuilding is only open during the warmer months.
I welcome everyone to our home to see my modest collection. I get a few dozen visitors a year, although I've had a few more lately since news of the Museum of Antiquated Technology made it into the Boston Globe. Most visitors are amateur radio enthusiasts, antique radio hobbyists, car club members, and Scout troops.