Late Opening Friday, February 6

In order to allow all staff to attend a morning training meeting, Rock Island Public Library locations will open at noon on Friday, February 6. 

There will be no storytime this Friday at the Watts-Midtown Branch. 

Rock Island Knows Tractors Part 6 - Along Comes Ford

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Movie

Age Group:

Teen, Adult, Everyone

Program Description

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   When we think of “Ford,” many things come to mind: cars, Detroit, Michigan, trucks, Henry, the founder and inventor of mass production, the ongoing family company, and what a big influence the name has had in American history. But Ford has also had a tremendous impact in the world of agriculture with the Fordson (later just ‘Ford’) named tractors.
   Today we’ll look at that complicated history, which includes price-point, invention, and a serious feud with Harry Ferguson. Finally, we will see what happened to the Ford tractor and why Ford doesn’t make them any more.
    Packed with historical footage, surprising facts, and a clear explanation of the events, these videos are a must-watch for classic tractor fans and curious minds alike.