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Tractor and Engine Museum to Be Built in Iowa

The agricultural machine builder John Deere announced that it will build a museum that will present the history of tractor and engine design manufacturing in Waterloo, Iowa.

The construction of the John Deere Waterloo Tractor and Engine History Museum will begin in late 2010, with the opening of the facility scheduled for late 2011. The museum will be an addition to John Deere attractions in Iowa, Illinois and Germany, as well as visitor centers at John Deere factories worldwide.

"The public is interested in learning more about the company's past, present and future," said Bill Becker, director, global brand management. "This new museum will complement other John Deere-branded properties by amplifying the tractor and engine history of the company and enabling visitors to explore the development and capabilities of these products more in-depth."

The tractor and engine will include artifacts and interactive exhibits, having the aim to celebrate the history and growth of the company’s tractor manufacturing.

Deere currently runs a historic site in Grand Detour, Illinois, where the company started its business in 1837. In addition, Deere offers the John Deere Pavilion and John Deere Store in Moline, the John Deere Harvester Works visitors' center in East Moline, Illinois, the John Deere Forum in Mannheim, Germany and visitor centers in other John Deere's facilities.

"The museum will celebrate not only the history of John Deere's tractor and engine business but also the invaluable contribution of employees, customers, and the Cedar Valley. Tractors and engines are an important part of John Deere's 173-year history and Deere is looking forward to sharing our story of quality and innovation," said Dave Rodger, general manager, John Deere Waterloo Works.

The John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum will be built on Westfield Avenue, on the original site of the Waterloo Tractor Works.
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