Foland Farm Machinery, Sidney Nebraska

tsdenver · Apr 2, 2016

Hi All, I'm researching the history of several buildings in Sidney, Nebraska--many of them implement dealers. One of the buildings I'm researching is the Foland Farm Machinery building on Forrest Street on the north side of the railroad tracks. I'm trying to figure out when it opened-the county Assessor says 1929 but other sources say 1938. I'm wondering what if old timers can help pin this down and provide any other recollections about Foland or any of the many other implement dealers in Sidney. I've run across Jim Phelps recollections on this forum which were very helpful. It seems like the sale and repair of ag implements was pretty big business for Sidney. Did Sidney dealers sell to NE Colorado, SE Wyoming, and NW Kansas as well as in the Panhandle?

Thanks,

Tom Simmons, [email protected]

Doug Cotton · Apr 3, 2016

I believe Ken Foland frequents this sight. Maybe he can chime in and answer anything you want to know.

tsdenver · Apr 3, 2016

Thanks, I've seen his name crop up. I am now thinking Foland may have started in Sidney in about 1945.

tractorguy2 · Apr 3, 2016

I used to have a 1951 Case model D that was sold new in Sidney NE.

Jeff Gravert · Apr 9, 2016

Ken's number at the store is 308-254-3011. It has been a long time family business. There is roots back to the Moline distribution block building also. Give home a call. He will be happy to help you or tell you anything you need to know about their business or prolly any of the others in the area as well. Jeff Gravert..

tsdenver · Apr 9, 2016

I did talk to Ken and he was very helpful. Thanks.

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