NORTH HENDERSON, Ill. — Almost 80 years ago Bill Meeker’s father and grandfather bought an Oliver 70 tractor. It was the first Oliver in the family.
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Bill and Kay Meeker and Blake, Debbie and Sam Meeker shaire their Oliver and Caterpillar collectibles in parades, tractor shows and at an open house in August.
Kay Meeker sits on a high crop Oliver she often drove in parades and her husband Bill on a low profile Oliver used in orchards.
Oliver signs line the Meeker’s garage.
Blake and Bill examine one of their Oliver tractors.
A Hart-Parr sign is among the treasures that just seemed destined for Kay and Bill Meeker’s extensive Oliver collection.
Bill Meeker shows a high crop Oliver in one of his buildings which houses an array of Oliver tractors, equipment and memorabilia on his farm in northwestern Illinois.
Editor’s note: This is a series of features on tractor collectors of various brands and eras.