This Week in History ~ 50 Years Ago ~ Boundary County Historical Museum is ready for occupancy. It is located in the lower level of the new library building with its own outside entrance by ramp or stairway on the east side of the building through the mini-park. A grand opening is being scheduled for late September.
In reading the 1974 minutes of the Boundary County Historical Society these excerpts have been extracted:
“Information has been received that glass show cases may be obtained from Expo ’74 at an expected price of $200 each. This will be checked on. Mrs. Plato moved 15 cases be purchased.
A deal was made for 15 cases at $90 each and expenses to move the cases – Grace Knowles treasurer reported a total of $1400 was paid on the new show cases (and moving expenses) to be used in the museum in the basement of the library.
Jean Mace stated Doug Ladley would bring 2 display cases in a pick-up truck. Paul Flinn and Mr. Ladley have transported the glass cases from Spokane. A vote of thanks was given them.
The Museum proudly uses these 15 cases from Expo ’74 to display many local artifacts.