The role of the local blacksmith changed with the boom. He still worked on equipment and tools for the local farmers, but he also was called upon to do work on oil field equipment.
The machine he is working with is called a trip-hammer, which shapes iron parts, heated in the forge at the back of the shop.
The sharpening stone outside the machine shop will sharpen knives and tools.
The windmill and the town water pump are important elements of local history. Every town had a community water well. Many times, it was located in the middle of the street. Feel free to pump some water under the windmill. But, don't go drinking it; this is where the animals drink from.
