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[July 22, 2019]
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Pictures by Curtis Fox |
Russell Willis saved this old
building and turned it into a wonderful and unique museum. It was
originally the Jingling General Store in Hopedale built in 1900.
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The creation of the Willis Snowmobile Museum is a family affair
bringing Huck together with his three sons (L-R) Darrin, Dad
Russell, Danny and Don. This quartet of craftsmen saved the old
general store from certain demolition. |
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This is the first front engine
snowmobile. It was built by Arctic Cat, but according to Russell,
was not a success. |
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This Model T snowmobile is the oldest sled in the Willis collection.
It dates from 1923 and was designed by Virgil White in New England
mainly for doctors and mail carriers so they could carry out their
rounds. |
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An ingenious system of treads and wheels turned this old beauty into
a cross-country machine for the deep New England snows. The front
skis can be removed so that it can be driven on a road. |
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This street in Hopedale is filled
with antique snowmobiles brought by members of the Antique
Snowmobile Club of America for their annual convention. |
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