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Wallace Merle Byam

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Wallace Merle Byam

Thanks for stopping by and taking time out of your day to read my post.  My intent is to put a smile on your face.  Hopefully you’ll go away with some information you may have forgotten about or did not know.  Now sit back and enjoy.

Wally was born in Baker City, Oregon back in 1896.  When he was young he traveled with his grandfather on a mule train.  As he grew he worked as a shepherd and lived in a two-wheeled shepherd’s cart.  All he had to survive in the cart was a kerosene cook stove, a sleeping bag and a wash pail.  He signed up with the merchant marines, studied law at Stanford University, owned an advertising agency and became a magazine publisher…..  WOW!  Not that, that was enough can you tell me what he will go down in the history books for?

Well he was the founder of the Airstream Trailer Company.  The company is still in operation today being bought out by Thor Industries , which is the largest travel trailer manufacturer in the world.

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Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi James.  Byam really did walk the walk didn't he?  Interesting.  Thanks.

Apr 28, 2016 09:18 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Sorry, not someone I'm familiar with at all, but quite a story.

Apr 28, 2016 09:27 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Well, I'll be, James! Not a name I knew and hardly even knew what an Airstream was, as well!

Apr 28, 2016 09:41 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning James Dray ,

Another enlightening person who made quite a name for himself. Thanks for the tidbit of something new to learn today!

Apr 28, 2016 09:43 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray airstream.... they made those big silver bullets!!

Apr 28, 2016 11:20 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

That is a far cry from being a shepard James Dray 

Apr 29, 2016 12:53 AM
Raymond E. Camp
Ontario, NY

Good morning Jmaes,

Airstream I know of; the gentleman no but would like the life style.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Apr 29, 2016 12:55 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Happy Friday, James.  While I am not familiar with the name, his story certainly is an inspiring one.  It's amazing what a person can do even with as little as he had. 

Apr 29, 2016 03:05 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

I love the design of an Airstream.  We have a friend who refurbished his, and it is a beauty...A

Apr 29, 2016 06:34 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello James ...

Very interesting post and I have always loved the Airstream Trailer designs.

Apr 29, 2016 08:37 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker
Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

I think I used to own an Airstream way back when with some ex-husband somewhere . . . no wonder the guy started that company and it was such a huge success. I mean, what else do you need than a cart, a wash rag and a stove? Maybe a can opener.

Apr 29, 2016 12:23 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning James. I had read about him once before, pretty amazing history and pretty smart that he turned his early years into an invention.

Apr 29, 2016 08:49 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Hi James, love to read your blog as you are providing some great history on persons I didn't know. Thank you!

May 02, 2016 12:05 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

James, I have never heard of Wallace Merle Byam.  Amazing that his company was bought out but,  still in operation today. He went much further than I thought by his humble beginnings.

May 03, 2016 11:45 AM