The Massey Expositions Myno Van Dyke Newspaper Article

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Newcastle Village & District Historical Society

The Massey Expositions Myno Van Dyke Newspaper Article: A newspaper article clipping titled "The Massey Expositions," published in the Orono Weekly Times on April 18, 2001, explores the entrepreneurial journey of the Massey family in Newcastle, highlighting their success in marketing agricultural products through field trials and exhibitions. Hart Massey learned the importance of these trials from his travels in the United States, leading to the manufacture of machines like the Ketchum Mower and Burrell Reaper. The expansion was facilitated by the Grand Trunk Railway in 1856, allowing widespread distribution. Their innovations gained international acclaim at the Paris Exposition in 1866, although the subsequent relocation of operations to Toronto in 1879 caused economic challenges for Newcastle. The Newcastle Historical Society plans to celebrate this legacy by hosting "The Massey Show" on June 16, 2001, showcasing historical products.
The Massey Expositions Myno Van Dyke Newspaper Article

A newspaper article clipping titled "The Massey Expositions," published in the Orono Weekly Times on April 18, 2001, explores the entrepreneurial journey of the Massey family in Newcastle, highlighting their success in marketing agricultural products through field trials and exhibitions. Hart Massey learned the importance of these trials from his travels in the United States, leading to the manufacture of machines like the Ketchum Mower and Burrell Reaper. The expansion was facilitated by the Grand Trunk Railway in 1856, allowing widespread distribution. Their innovations gained international acclaim at the Paris Exposition in 1866, although the subsequent relocation of operations to Toronto in 1879 caused economic challenges for Newcastle. The Newcastle Historical Society plans to celebrate this legacy by hosting "The Massey Show" on June 16, 2001, showcasing historical products.

Name/Title

The Massey Expositions Myno Van Dyke Newspaper Article

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2026.46.52

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A newspaper article written by Myno Van Dyke about the life of the Massey Family.