Around 1958, Yes my Brother Jeff has this machine [ in much better shape ] Our Webmaster Robert rescued it from a Minneapolis basement around 10 years ago.

We have two WH WD2 combinations at the museum the better one was found outside Seattle Washing and rescued by Greg in Omaha Ne.

The WH combinations like the Maytags are rare because both companies had active programs to get them out of the owners homes when they reported problems with them, both companies would give the customer a set of regular washers and dryers and the customer was left with a washer that did not clean nearly as well.

As far as we know these are the only three known WHCs around and there are around 8 or 9 known MTCs around.

John L.

The term "picked it up" probably isn't applicable to this machine unless you've been a contestant in The World's Strongest Man competition. 

There are functioning machines out there among the membership.  Nate (roto204) in Tucson had a nice colorful one and I helped him move it a few years ago.   I think it's in Justin's (countryford) possession now.