From the Archives

This advertising mirror for The Shamrock was recently donated to the Museum from the Clyde and Twyla Stone Estate. Howard’s research shows – The Shamrock was opened in 1916 by Jos. Banning and his partner, Lanschinger. Lanschinger left town, and

George Felch married Bertha Smith in 1896 in Vermont. They moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho in 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Felch filed upon a homestead along the Moyie River (Felch’s Hole) in the Meadow Creek district in 1912. The homestead

This great photograph came from the L.F. Kuntz estate. It shows a hewn timber cabin belonging to Tom Bosanko on the Ratcliff place in 1900. In the photo are L.F. Kuntz in center, Bill Riordan, and Tom Bosanko. This cabin

Ezra Esher Fry was born on December 24, 1875 in Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Toronto in January 1902 with a medical degree. Arriving in Bonners Ferry in 1903, he set up an office in a small building

After purchasing the two buildings on Main Street in Bonners Ferry in 2006 (known as the Megquier-Houck Building), the Boundary County Historical Society was able to expand the Museum space. Expansion was made into the middle room known as the

In the early 1900s, logging was dirty, hot, and physically demanding work. Regular washing was essential for comfort and to prevent skin issues. Logging camps setup showers outdoors, in a designated corner of the camp, sometimes with rough wood walls

This newspaper clipping from the BF Herald is a “Thank You” to all from “All The Cones – Elbert and Lotus, Eldon, Bernice, Carol Pomeroy” who operated their business, Cones Grocery and Cafe, from 1953 until selling it to Mr.

Yesterday, January 14th marked the 68th year for our Boundary County Free Library. This newspaper clipping from the Bonners Ferry Herald – January 23, 1958. Caption reads: “William F. Maas, Chairman of the Boundary County Board of Commissioners, accepts the

According to the newspaper, Phil and Beauty Davis were having the first 1976 Bicentennial Baby in Boundary County this week. I guess we all know how old Daniel Davis is. Speaking of Beauty, who wants a “tender steak” and a

This Week in History ~ 50 Years Ago ~ “Eagles Name Top Citizens: Mary Jean Leach- Top Local Nurse; Helen Simon- Top Teacher; Sheriff Chris Ketner- Top Police Officer; Bob Meeker- Top Fireman; Mr. and Mrs. Lawson McDonald- Top Senior