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Living History Farms

IAUnited StatesUrbandale, IA

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4 design machine right inside the gift shop, you do not have to pay admission to get the pennies.

Machine 1: All say 'Living History Farms'. Designs are:
1) 'Oxen are Awesome, Living History Farms', Oxen,
2) 'Living History Farms Founded 1970', Log Cabin,
3) 'Living History Farms', Mansion,
4) 'Living History Farms', Farm scene.

Retired from machine 1: 1) 'Living History Farms', two story farm house.

9/16. New design "...Founded in 1970" replaced the design of the plain-looking building with two chimneys. Image added of this new design.

3/26/2026 Machine is in the lobby of the new Kemin Cultivation Center and is rolling fine. RTH

7/11/2026 Machine works and all four designs were available. The oxen and windmill/barn are are rolling a little uneven and in need of shimming or a roller gap adjustment for a better result. - Rick H.

Machines and designs

2 machines
MachineDesignsCoin type
Machine 14Penny
Retired from Machine 1?Penny

2 photos from collectors

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