Frank Wescott and Ben Winks formed a partnership in 1903, founding the Wescott & Winks Packers and Shippers company, out of Sumner, Iowa. The W&W company specialized in produce, butter, eggs, poultry and various grains. This 36’ wood sheathed reefer was built in 1927 and advertised W&W special selected eggs.

In the 1800s through the mid-1900’s, shipments of eggs, butter and poultry were growing in demand. With the adventof ice cooled refrigerator car, these products were able to ship with relative ease to urban markets across the country.

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