Do You Remember?

Your Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho sponsors this column. 208-267-7720

(Folks, the Boundary County Historical Society is sponsoring a Mini-Oral History Workshop called, “Telling True Stories: Oral History in Idaho.”

Kathy Hodges, who is the Oral Historian at the Idaho Historical Society, will lead the workshop. The date is March 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at your museum. Contact Gini Woodward to register or information – 208-267-7720.) 

Today’s photo shows a very important ferry. Can you tell me where it was located and why it is important? If you know the answer, give me a call at 1-800-507-9426. Give your answer, your name, and telephone number. If you are a first time caller, please spell your name for me.

The picture last week was of three one armed bandits that was in the Mint Club. Billie Kraus worked at the club and Dan McDonald said the machines took nickels, dimes, and quarters and they were taken out on Jan 1, 1954.  

The following people called with the correct answer: Billie Kraus, Dan McDonald, and Marion Vandenberg. Barbara Shiell and Judy Hodgson called with the correct answer regarding the Porthill Ferry.