Doug Maney Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I stopped by the homestead in Mount Cobb, PA. This is the farm where the brothers were born & raised. I have admired it for years and finally took the time to stop and take some pictures. I have included one here and added several to my gallery. I hope you enjoy! Doug Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWaits Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I stopped by the homestead in Mount Cobb, PA. This is the farm where the brothers were born & raised. I have admired it for years and finally took the time to stop and take some pictures. I have included one here and added several to my gallery. I hope you enjoy! Doug Nice pics, I did notice in the first picture of the sign it states "working windmill" in the last pic it shows the wind mill. That is NOT a working windmill! LOL....... DW Quote 1948 Mack Pumper Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bulldog_Boy Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 Man I hope noone ripps it down- too bad MACK wont do anything to keep it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 It should be restored to its original condition & turned into a historical site. Sure would be a shame to see it knocked down & lost forever. Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmartyn Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Enjoyed the pics Doug, thanks. It would be nice to see that place restored since the truck those two boys started had so much to do with building this country and defending it in time of war. Bob Quote Ain't a Mack? Take it back! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted March 20, 2006 Author Share Posted March 20, 2006 It would be great to have it as a summer home/historical spot. I agree it would be great if a Mack enthusiast would buy the place. Time will tell! I forwarded the photos to the Mack Museum for the files. Doug Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 is the house for sale Doug? looks like it could be saved still?thanks for taking the pic and passing them along. Hopefully Mack H.Q can pull sometheng togeatherTrent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HK Trucking Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 In order for that to happen, they'd have to call it the Volvo homestead!!!!!!!!! Quote "If You Can't Shift It Smoothly, You Shouldn't Be Driving It" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 your likely correct HK LOLbut I know a few of us here would be more than willing to stop by to take a Volvo sign down and put one of those large gold dog that dealerships have in its place.Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalibuJim Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Somebody call Bob Villa, remember the "This old house program"?Oh well, just a thought.Jim T. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmartyn Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 In order for that to happen, they'd have to call it the Volvo homestead!!!!!!!!!Hey HK, As long as they don't put that silly name on our beloved dogs cause it's scary enough to see it at the dealerships. Remember when they put it on White's, GMC's and worst of all Awfulcars? Bob Quote Ain't a Mack? Take it back! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGioMack Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Poor house...looks like the Mack Bros still live there! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-4968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 I was in the Mt. Cobb area last week, I hate to report this but, the Mack Homestead is gone. The house and greenhouse are history, the only thing that remains are the memories and the photos I posted in my gallery. when I popped up over the hill I couldn't believe it. Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-29874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvgarr Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 damn dovelopers they will distroy anything in there way of getting some money they dont care what it is or who was there dam shame that it is gone mack should of done something about it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-29875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Well thanks for the photos and story because some one will remenber just from the photos. glenn Quote glenn akers Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-29879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Ditchkus Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I live about one mile from the Mack Brothers Homestead. It is now a new housinf development called Mack estates.Ilived in this area most of my life 58 years old I prefer the old Mount Cobb. Joe D. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/917-mack-homestead/#findComment-29937 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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