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Eveline Cook Ruhberg

Eveline Cook Ruhberg

In 2008 the Boundary County Historical Society published “Family Favorites”, a collection of over 500 recipes. The book was dedicated to long time Curator Eveline Cook Ruhberg.   Dedication The Boundary County Historical Society Inc. is privileged to dedicate this

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Today’s Tale ~ S.S. Klondike

Today’s Tale ~ S.S. Klondike

Today’s Tale  ~  Been doing some research for a steamboat historian from Canada. He asked what we knew about the SS Klondike running on the Kootenai River. We talked it over in the research room, and none of us had

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Michael Patrick Bogle (1869 – 1956) – Early Pioneer

Michael Patrick Bogle (1869 – 1956) – Early Pioneer

Museum Musings: M.P. Bogle By: Gini Woodward   Each year in May, the Idaho State Historical Society presents a series of programs throughout the state with a common theme for Idaho Archeology and Historic Preservation Month. This year honors the

Gini Woodward October 11, 2023October 28, 2024 Early History, Museum Musings, Pioneers No Comments Read more

Tales and Legends From Crestwood

Tales and Legends From Crestwood

written in 1928, by Mrs. C. C. French from Cloverdale ranch of Crestwood, “that picturesque little suburb of Creston, which snuggles partly, along and over the arm of the western mountains to the international boundary.” An excerpt — “Yes, I

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A Prospector and Man of Nature

A Prospector and Man of Nature

William “Billy” Houston Although his tombstone reads “1863”,  William Houston was born April 6, 1865 in Clinton, Missouri. Growing up in Gentry County, Billy did farm work. Having no formal education, he taught himself to read as an adult. His

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Boundary County Schools ~ Some History

Boundary County Schools ~ Some History

Museum Musings: School Days By: Gini Woodward   The mornings are cooler and the geese are practicing flying up and down above the Kootenai River morning and night, sure signs that fall is imminent and it is back to school

Gini Woodward September 14, 2023September 3, 2024 History, Museum Musings 2 Comments Read more

Killed Ten Grizzlies in Canada

Killed Ten Grizzlies in Canada

Scenes on Albany Prairie Recalled by Pioneer Before Cayuse War Days   Albany Daily Democrat 9 April 1922 M M Fry of Bonners Ferry, Idaho, aged 80 years, was speaking, and the day he described was 1849, and the scene

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Today’s Tale ~ 1970’s Northside

Today’s Tale ~ 1970’s Northside

    Today’s Tale ~ This awesome photo was recently donated to your Museum! The 1933-1984 steel and concrete bridge over the Kootenai River. Look at the many business buildings on the Northside. Great Photo! Thanks for the donation!

Web-Volunteer July 6, 2023July 11, 2023 Today's Tale, Unique 1 Comment Read more

A Spiritual and Educational Leader

A Spiritual and Educational Leader

Mary Viley Hawkins Mary Viley Hawkins, daughter of William and Elizabeth Hawkins, was born April 15, 1876 on a tobacco plantation in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky. The prominent Viley and Hawkins families had adjoining plantations breeding thoroughbred race horses and

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“Tappings from an Ancient Scribe”

“Tappings from an Ancient Scribe”

Laura Grace Bauman Laura Grace Bauman (pronounced “Bowman”) born on February 19, 1910 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Solomon and Florence Hoagland Bauman, grew up with two brothers, Everett “Bud” and Warren and one sister, Phyllis. Grace’s father bought the

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Boundary County Historical Society & Museum

7229 Main Street
PO Box 808
Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805
208-267-7720 bcmuseum@meadowcrk.com


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