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These two photographs show the first W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. factory, purchased in 1914 after outgrowing Walter A. Sheaffe...
06/16/2026

These two photographs show the first W.A. Sheaffer Pen Co. factory, purchased in 1914 after outgrowing Walter A. Sheaffer’s jewelry store on Avenue G. Located on the corner of Avenue H and Fourth Street, the building, formerly a creamery and bakery, was eventually completely remodeled and housed the company's research laboratory and personnel office.

“We’ve got the POINT!” This advertisement, featured in the “Saturday Evening Post” on August 19, 1950, shows off Sheaffe...
06/12/2026

“We’ve got the POINT!” This advertisement, featured in the “Saturday Evening Post” on August 19, 1950, shows off Sheaffer’s wide range of 14k gold nibs, meeting the needs of all Sheaffer pen users.

More images from the 1969 desk set booklet we featured a few months ago.
06/10/2026

More images from the 1969 desk set booklet we featured a few months ago.

More 2006 photographs from the Sheaffer factory. Featured in order; Sheila Brecont, Vanessa Hogue, Sharon Hines, Greg Go...
06/05/2026

More 2006 photographs from the Sheaffer factory. Featured in order; Sheila Brecont, Vanessa Hogue, Sharon Hines, Greg Goss and Judy Huprich, Gwen Moss, and Judy Doty.

Photograph of Sheaffer’s Australian office in Croydon, Victoria.
06/03/2026

Photograph of Sheaffer’s Australian office in Croydon, Victoria.

Sheaffer Targas with Swirl design in Flame Red, Cadmium Yellow, Emerald Green, and Ultramarine Blue. ...
05/28/2026

Sheaffer Targas with Swirl design in Flame Red, Cadmium Yellow, Emerald Green, and Ultramarine Blue.

Advertisement featured in Collier’s magazine on May 25, 1940. Advertised “For those starting new lives” such as brides, ...
05/26/2026

Advertisement featured in Collier’s magazine on May 25, 1940. Advertised “For those starting new lives” such as brides, grooms, and graduates, Sheaffer pens made great gifts and lifetime investments with their craftsmanship and lifetime warranty.

Photographs from the Sheaffer factory in May of 2006 from a recent digital donation. Featured in order; Sharon Carter, S...
05/21/2026

Photographs from the Sheaffer factory in May of 2006 from a recent digital donation. Featured in order; Sharon Carter, Steve Yuskis, Bev Boddeker, Carolyn Cale, Marie Ellison, and Arlinda Wendland.

Portrait 2/2 of Craig Sheaffer on display at the museum.
05/19/2026

Portrait 2/2 of Craig Sheaffer on display at the museum.

Had a great time giving Carl a tour of the museum and teaching him more about the history of fountain pens and the Sheaf...
05/14/2026

Had a great time giving Carl a tour of the museum and teaching him more about the history of fountain pens and the Sheaffer Pen Company’s presence in Fort Madison.

Address

627 Avenue G
Fort Madison, IA
52627

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+13193721674

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