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Thompson's Mercantile Store
This store is ready to provide the town's people with groceries, clothing, shoes, jewelry, hats and many more items. To reach the highest of shelves that are stocked with all of the necessities, the storekeeper climbs a ladder with wheels that can coast from side to side for the most modern accessibility. In the middle stands a potbelly stove with a flickering fire and a checkerboard just waiting for someone to enter into a serious game of checkers. Display cabinets and a piano, both dating back to the mid 1800's adorn the store that has a 14' tin ceiling. |
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1939 Lincoln Zephyr V-12
Parked just outside Thompson's Mercantile waiting for the ladies who are doing their weekly shopping
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1926 Model T Ford Roadster Pickup
This vehicle is used by the town's animal control
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1929 Model AA Ford
It is equipped with a 300 gallon 3 compartment fuel tank and is parked next to the Stevenson Red Crown Gas Station as it makes another delivery
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Stevenson Red Crown Gas Station
This station is a replica of the station that was owned by Steve's Father which was located in West Branch, Michigan during the 1930's and 40's. A 1929 Model A Ford w/rumble seat and a machine gun totting blonde is being serviced
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Stevenson Red Crown Gas Station
The illuminated gas pumps are in view and as well as the inside display window which offers parts, accessories and even maps
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Murphy's Implement
Mr. Murphy stands ready to help the next customer with the sale of his fine merchandise.
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Murphy's Implement
Pictured here is a 1944 John Deere BO Lindermann w/tool bar and front blade as well as two JD 1 1/2 HP Model E engines, one attached to a corn sheller and the other to a pump jack.
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Santa's Toy Shop
Relive your childhood in Santa's workshop. His sleigh is loaded with toys ready for flight. Santa sits at his workbench, checking who has been naughty and who has been nice. Toy trains, dolls and every child's dream is waiting to be delivered. How good have you been?
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Model Railroad Display
The roundhouse which is under construction has two enormous cranes that are placing the roof trusses.
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Model Railroad Display
Pictured here is a view of the bustling down town area and train depot as people board the next train.
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Model Railroad Display
The residential area where the streets are lined with beautiful homes. To the left are children skating in the park and skiers make their way down the mountain below the observatory.
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Model Railroad Display
Here the train makes a stop at the logging camp and while there, picks up a load of stone at the quarry.
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Leo's Radio Store
This shop is in honor of Carol's Father, Leo, who sells and services radios, TVs and even jukeboxes. There is the Mills Juke Box that holds just 12 records and several radios on display. He is standing behind the counter as he discuses a repair with a customer looking at a new radio. He worked for Lyon & Healy in Chicago for 48 years. He had the privilege of installing the sound system for the dinosaurs at the World's Fair that was held in Chicago in 1933. He also installed the sound system on Zephyr Train and was on the maiden voyage. He was a very colorful gentleman and enjoyed life to its fullest until age 94. |
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Jimmy Walker Ford Dealership
This Ford Dealership is named in honor of our very good friend, Jimmy Walker, who passed away at the age 42. He was very instrumental in the restoration of this 1915 Model T Ford Depot Hack that is currently being worked by Jimmy's head mechanic. The dealership is equipped with a modern shop and parts department.
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