Jerome Increase Case founded his threshing machine company in 1842. By the late 19th century, Case was one of the largest builders of steam engines, traction engines, threshing machines and other harvesting equipment. The J.I. Case Threshing Machine Company set a standard of excellence and reliability in the farm equipment industry. The J.I. Case Heritage Foundation was begun in 1987 with the goal of promoting and preserving our agricultural heritage, specifically Case items. Members enjoy finding, restoring and exhibiting Case machinery from bygone eras. Old Case literature, toys and scale replicas of Case equipment are also collected. The J.I. Case Foundation welcomes all members, regardless of his or her interests -- as long as it is Case related!