Beginning in the early 1900’s through the 1980’s, the Papec Machine Company of Shortsville, New York manufactured farming implements known worldwide for their quality. Originally located in Lima, New York, the company moved to Shortsville sometime around 1910. These images are reproduced from 5×7 and 8×10 glass plate negatives.

papec machine company, no.1 - ensilage cutter, detail

papec machine company, no.5 - machine shop

papec machine company, no.7 - machine shop

papec machine company, no.8 - studio

papec machine company, no.13 - ensilage cutter

papec machine company, no.14 - cutting wheel

papec machine company, no.16 - farm

papec machine company, no.19 - farm

papec machine company, no.21 - farm