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There is a "NEW" Vintage Snowmobile Museum here in the
great Northwest!!
It is called "NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF VINTAGE
SNOWMOBILES"
and is located in Spokane, Washington. Owner and Curator Jerry Kienbaum
has put together a collection of his favorite snowmobiles for all to enjoy

N.W.Museum of Vintage Snowmobiles
E 19013 Alki, Greenacres, WA 99016
(509) 220-7091
After several years of collecting and restoring old
snowmobiles I found myself running
out of storage areas, something had to happen.
We remodeled an existing warehouse for storage. As things progressed,
friends stopped
by giving ideas on displaying the sleds, soon the idea of a museum
emerged. We've had
a great time getting it put together. Even while working on it people
would come by
with several buddies, sharing stories about their old snowmobiles. One
of the first models I
purchased and restored was a 1963 Polaris Pusher on its own Polaris Industries
Trailer
made for the sled. Things just escalated from there.
I became interested in Race sleds in particular & have sleds from 25
manufacturers, the
oldest being a 1958 Pusher. I have a Leschasin Pusher, the model being one of a
kind,
built in Canada. A favorite is a 1968 Yamaha Prototype SL350, the first
snowmobile
made by the Japanese.
The "N. W. Museum of Vintage Snowmobiles" has 100 plus sleds (Antique,
Vintage, and
Classic), from Pushers, Trail and Race Sleds, restored and unrestored.
We've met many
people across the country and came to realize the broad interest these
old snowmobiles
have created. Who knew there were so many manufacturers? Other
attractions at the
museum include a collection of memorabilia including signs, posters,
photos, clothing Etc.
I have about filled up my space but have saved an area for guest sleds
to be featured at different times.
Things are still in progress but I have it open by appointment and look
forward to showing
it to anyone who has an interest. Give me a call if you are coming
through town.
Jerry Kienbaum
Here is just a small sample of photos




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