An Engineering Landmark in Taos Couse Enterprises, Inc. TAOS, NEW MEXICO The Kibbey Couse Machine Shop and Laboratory at the Couse-Sharp Historic Site is a hidden gem within a hidden gem. The son of noted painter E.I. Couse moved his young family back home to Taos in 1929 and set up an extensive shop to work on his inventions. The most significont of these was a mobile machine shop to repair mechanical equipment in the field. In a lab converted from a kitchen, he also assayed for local mines and produced distilled water for Doc Mortin. He returned to New Jersey to set up a factory, and by June 1944 produced more than 1,600 Couse Mobile Machine Shops, playing a significant role in Allied victory in both the European and Pacific theaters. Kibbey's lab, office, machine shop, and garoge remain much as they were in 1936 and are part of free tours of the historic site. Visit couse-sharp.org to find out how you can see the town's best-kept secret VOLUNTEER MACHINIST WANTED Seeking volunteers to help clean, restore and help us understand the many machines and gadgets tucked away in Kibbey's historic workshop. To inquire: 575-751-0369 EMPLETON KENLY CO. 1020 S CENIRAL AVE CHICAGO L couse-sharp.org An Engineering Landmark in Taos Couse Enterprises, Inc. TAOS, NEW MEXICO The Kibbey Couse Machine Shop and Laboratory at the Couse-Sharp Historic Site is a hidden gem within a hidden gem. The son of noted painter E.I. Couse moved his young family back home to Taos in 1929 and set up an extensive shop to work on his inventions. The most significont of these was a mobile machine shop to repair mechanical equipment in the field. In a lab converted from a kitchen, he also assayed for local mines and produced distilled water for Doc Mortin. He returned to New Jersey to set up a factory, and by June 1944 produced more than 1,600 Couse Mobile Machine Shops, playing a significant role in Allied victory in both the European and Pacific theaters. Kibbey's lab, office, machine shop, and garoge remain much as they were in 1936 and are part of free tours of the historic site. Visit couse-sharp.org to find out how you can see the town's best-kept secret VOLUNTEER MACHINIST WANTED Seeking volunteers to help clean, restore and help us understand the many machines and gadgets tucked away in Kibbey's historic workshop. To inquire: 575-751-0369 EMPLETON KENLY CO. 1020 S CENIRAL AVE CHICAGO L couse-sharp.org