This teenager owns an Apple Museum

15-year-old uses lawn-mowing money to finance his amazing antique Apple collection

Every teenager has a passion for something, be it playing video games or collecting coins or reading books. However, for this 15-year-old in Maine, his passion is Apple.

Yes, you have heard it right! Alex Jason is on the threshold of opening a public museum that will have a collection of vintage Apple devices. Alexโ€™s Apple Orchard has more than 250 rare Apple prototypes, most of which he purchased with money earned from mowing neighboursโ€™ lawns.

This 15-Year-Old Owns an Apple Museumโ€”What Have You Done Today?

According to the Cult of Mac, Alex started collecting discarded Apple stuff at the age of 10. In just 5 years, he has become one of the top 20 Apple collectors in the world.

This 15-Year-Old Owns an Apple Museumโ€”What Have You Done Today?

โ€œI just wanted a nice computer,โ€ the high school freshman said. โ€œBut I realized these computers are being thrown away. Thatโ€™s kind of how it snowballed. I wanted to create a collection, share it online and create a museum.โ€

Alex and his father, Bill were donated an old Carnegie Library to house the collection, which is currently outgrowing the 1,000-square-foot basement of the family home. With renovations, including finding secure display cases, the museum could be ready for public by Alexโ€™s junior year in high school.

This 15-Year-Old Owns an Apple Museumโ€”What Have You Done Today?

Jonathan Zufi, whose photography book iConic is a comprehensive visual history of Apple products said, โ€œAlex is an amazing kid. He definitely has a massive collection and would probably be in the top 20.โ€

According to Cult of Mac, Jason has every big Apple computer model except a rare Lisa 1. He has got prototypes of Powerbooks, code manuals, Newtons, an Apple 1, and even a Next computer.

This 15-Year-Old Owns an Apple Museumโ€”What Have You Done Today?

The Apple I has not been showcased to too many people by the Jasons and has been kept at another, where it is more secure.

Jasonโ€™s father has recently quit his job to prepare to open a museum, which they plan to call the Maine Technology Museum, and include other science and technology exhibits.

Kavita Iyer
Kavita Iyerhttps://www.techworm.net
An individual, optimist, homemaker, foodie, a die hard cricket fan and most importantly one who believes in Being Human!!!
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