Mehmke Museum In Montana

By Gerald S. Lestz
Published on May 1, 1976
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Carl Mehmke with early harvesting machine, near Great Falls, Montana. [Stemgas photo].
Carl Mehmke with early harvesting machine, near Great Falls, Montana. [Stemgas photo].
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The line-up at Mehmke Museum. Taken by E.C. Clapper, Lakeside, 1971.
The line-up at Mehmke Museum. Taken by E.C. Clapper, Lakeside, 1971.
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Picture shows a 110 Case steamer with 12 Plow, owned by Walter Mehmke.
Picture shows a 110 Case steamer with 12 Plow, owned by Walter Mehmke.
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Walter Mehmke, Sr., at right, with Walter, Jr. center and Carl Mehmke, left in photo taken at 1969 Threshing Bee, by Ralph Watson.
Walter Mehmke, Sr., at right, with Walter, Jr. center and Carl Mehmke, left in photo taken at 1969 Threshing Bee, by Ralph Watson.
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Another scenic picture from the Mehmke's.
Another scenic picture from the Mehmke's.
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Two of the engines in the Mehmke collection.
Two of the engines in the Mehmke collection.

Machinery with which he farmed became the foundation for the
extensive steam museum of Walter Mehmke, near Great Falls,
Montana.

Walter Mehmke ran a steam threshing business and then farmed
until 1957. He then spent full time with his hobby, until about
four years ago, when he became ill. The museum is kept going by his

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