Sippy Historic Machine Shop

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Sippy Historic Machine Shop A fully functioning line shaft driven machine shop in continuous operation since 1910 He also developed the first commercial and home forced air systems.

The Sippy Historic Machine Shop was created in 2021 to preserve a historic belt driven machine shop. It is set up as a replica of the shop Fred Davenport set up and operated from 1906 to 1962 and Frank Foriska owned and operated until 1995. Fred Davenport founded his machine shop to make marine and auto timers (distributors). Over the years, he designed, patented, and produced dozens of products in Meadville, including the “Davenport No.1” plain milling machine. Frank Foriska started working at Davenport Machine Shop in 1926 at age 14 – right out of 8th grade. He bought the shop from Fred Davenport in 1962 and operated it for 33 years. Lon Sippy relocated this vintage tool shop in 2021 to preserve the Meadville area’s tooling and machining heritage. As you will see on your visit, the hours and personal resources that he has put into this masterpiece are invaluable.

10/16/2026
Please join us as we celebrate our 5 year anniversary!
09/21/2026

Please join us as we celebrate our 5 year anniversary!

Sippy Historic Machine Shop is celebrating 5-Year Anniversary!
You are invited to celebrate with us on Saturday, October 10
Free and open to the public: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 17380 PA-198, Saegertown, PA 16433
VIP Tent Reception: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM; VIP by invitation only for donors, annual members and NWPA Chapter NTMA members. Pre-registration required - message us to register!

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17380 State Highway 198
Saegertown, PA
16433

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+18146714001

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