Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 Far from the cold vibes of winter, among palm trees, a balmy daytime temp. of 80 degrees, breezy skies and warm sunshine ... is Florida Fan Fest 2022. Fans like those by Carlton Ward make their 2022 debut in the year's first regional. 2 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Carlton and Michael Bouthiller, one of the newest, young collectors ... Edited February 28, 2022 by Jeff Whitfield clarity 2 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Ed Jordling, right, of Ocala, Florida, displays his fans to curious onlookers. Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Michael, Robin Cook, and Rob (Michael's dad) admire a Lake Breeze hot air fan. Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 An Interior Conduit graces the table of one fan table. 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Don Taussig and Patty Prosje listen intently during a "breakout session" with long-lost stories about fans. 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Dave Dimitrion brought a murderer's row of restored fans including a Emerson Silver Swan, Westinghouse Vane, Western Electric Bipolar model, Tesla and an R&M Feathervane. They are below ... Edited February 28, 2022 by Jeff Whitfield clarity 3 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 ... the Feathervane ... 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 ... Tesla ... with nickeled brass parts ... 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 ... Western Electric bipolar, also featuring nickeled parts ... 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 ... Westinghouse Vane oscillator with stencil badge ... 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 ... Emerson silver swan ... Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Gunner Lake of Jacksonville, Fla. Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Renee Halbert, one of the hosts of the Florida Fan fest, serves up lunch to everyone. It was a wonderful meal. Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Robin Cook, another co-host of the Florida Fan fest, made fantastic desserts. He's a great cook and attendees were fortunate he had time to prepare these for everyone to enjoy. Edited February 27, 2022 by Jeff Whitfield 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) The elusive 16-inch GE pancake and its 12-inch backup lurk under a table preparing to make a getaway ... in someone's vehicle and into a new collection. Edited February 28, 2022 by Jeff Whitfield clarity Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Carlton Ward and longtime collector Mark Smith 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Shawn Greene's impressive collection of mid-century fans features several Vornado models. Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Shawn Greene demonstrates this rare "mini" pedestal version of a Montgomery Ward model. Possible a showroom model or sales display? Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 Terry Wright brought one very large airplane fan motor ... Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Robin Cook and Michael investigate the wiring of a mid-century Westinghouse fan. Edited February 28, 2022 by Jeff Whitfield clarity 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 And Michael's table ... a wonderful combination of fans and literature from manufacturers. Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 A portrait of all who attended the Florida Fan Fest 2022 ... 1 1 Quote
Jeff Whitfield Posted February 27, 2022 Author Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) Dave Dimitrion's Silver Swan adapter plate made a special guest appearance. Somebody earlier asked for dimensions ... Lane? Edited February 27, 2022 by Jeff Whitfield Quote
Lawrence Smith Posted February 27, 2022 Posted February 27, 2022 Jeff, wonderful pictorial, thanks for taking your time to high light fan gatherings & the people that attend! 1 Quote
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