MRVSEA History And Related Articles

Missouri Ruralist, August 23, 1969

Read about the namesake of our showgrounds.

Bill Clark of the Columbia Daily Tribune recently published a column featuring the Missouri River Valley Steam Engine Association. Founded in 1964, MRVSEA is still going strong and preserving agricultural history for future generations.

MRVSEA member Betty Bruns has written a great series of articles for our monthly newsletter on the history of the Brady home on the showgrounds. We have added the series to our website for all to enjoy.

"A Story About Steam Engines and the Missouri River Valley Steam Engine Association" as told by Stanley E. Perry, MRVSEA Charter Member.

View restoration photos of an Allis-Chalmers Model E and Twin City Model 27-44 from the Gary Friedrich collection.

Allis-Chalmers Model UC Restoration
Allis-Chalmers Model M Restoration
Friedrich Windmill Memorial