CENTRAL MONTANA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

LEWISTOWN, MT

Smokey Sun Neon Sign 7230 B Neon sign for The Mint Bar and Grill in Lewiston, Montana, population 5,900 in Fergus County on a smoky evening. While I was shooting this, I dropped my beloved pocket camera on the pavement and thought that was the end of it when it no longer focused. Luckily, turning it on and off a couple of times 'fixed' it and I got this shot.
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The Central Montana Historical Association (CMHA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Lewistown, Montana. The association aims to preserve and promote the history of Central Montana by collecting, preserving, and interpreting historical artifacts and documents of the region.

The CMHA operates a museum located in a historic building in downtown Lewistown, which showcases exhibits featuring the rich cultural and natural history of Central Montana. The museum's collections include a vast array of artifacts, photographs, and documents that reflect the area's history, including Native American artifacts, pioneer and homestead items, ranching and farming equipment, and military memorabilia.

In addition to the museum, the CMHA also maintains a research library with a collection of books, manuscripts, and other materials related to the history of Central Montana. The association offers educational programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and tours, to promote the understanding and appreciation of the region's history.

The CMHA is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who work tirelessly to preserve and share the rich history of Central Montana. The association relies on donations and grants to support its operations and maintain its collections. The CMHA is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in the history of Central Montana.

CENTRAL MONTANA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LEWISTOWN MT. US MID #8403000290

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Smokey Sun Neon Sign 7230 B Neon sign for The Mint Bar and Grill in Lewiston, Montana, population 5,900 in Fergus County on a smoky evening. While I was shooting this, I dropped my beloved pocket camera on the pavement and thought that was the end of it when it no longer focused. Luckily, turning it on and off a couple of times 'fixed' it and I got this shot.
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2019 - Road Trip - 110 - Lewiston - 6 - Montana Building The elaborate 1916 built six-story brick and terra cotta structure stands as a visible sign of the stability and prosperity of Lewis town in 1916 and as the "architectural anchor" of the central business district. The Montana Building is a good example of the preferred construction methods and materials of the period. It was designed by J. G. Link and C. S. Haire. Local droughts and the great depression combined to cause a period of difficulty for the building and the County eventually assumed part ownership in lieu of taxes as all the banks in Lewistown were closed by the early part of 1924. The First National Bank formed December 13, 1924, remains in the Montana Building. In 1960, when the Montana Hardware Co. moved to a new location, the bank expanded and now occupies the entire ground floor.
2019 - Road Trip - 109 - Lewiston - 5 - Masonic Temple The Masonic Temple also known as the Lewistown Lodge No. 37 A.F. & A.M., is a building from 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. It is a standalone three-story building, with basement, at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and West Broadway Street in Lewistown. Up to the ceremonial placement of the building's cornerstone on August 20, 1908, almost all of the stonecutters, masons, and others involved with its construction had come from the nation of Croatia, including Peter Tuss, the stonemason who was the contractor for the building's construction.
2019 - Road Trip - 108 - Lewiston - 4 - Judith Theatre The 1914 built Judith Theatre is an example of Beaux Arts design in a small Montana town movie palace.
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CENTRAL MONTANA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
114 14TH AVE S
LEWISTOWN
MT
59457

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MID # 8403000290
Name CENTRAL MONTANA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Alternate Name CENTRAL MONTANA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 816013672
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.057599, -109.436655
CODES FIPS State Code: 30
FIPS County Code: 027
US Census Tract: 030200
US Census Block: 3071