Rest in peace

This week, we bring you another picture from downtown. This building is gone, but is not forgotten.

Do you remember this building? What businesses were in it? Where it was located?

If you have an answer, please email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know.

Last week, we shared a picture of the Enterprise Block and the Gray Block. Both were built in 1910. The Enterprise was built by O.F. Howe, Dr. E.E. Fry and Mr. Cowan. The Gray Block was built by George R. Gray for his mercantile. The Commercial Hotel was between, with rooms on the second floor. O.F. Howe had a jewelry and watch repair business on the left and J.P. Brody had Brody’s Pharmacy on the right. These buildings still stand strong today. The occupants may have changed in the last 100 years, but the names on the buildings remain the same.

Several weeks ago, we shared a picture of a donation by the VFW to the hospital. Phyllis Dirks tells us that Dr. Durose, came to practice in Bonners Ferry after having served as a U.S. Army physician in World War II. He was her family doctor who was introduced to the uses of penicillin, while in the military. Well, when Phyllis’ appendix burst, he used this knowledge to treat the peritonitis it caused, thus saving her life. Phyllis also recognized Mrs. Margaret Sunderland as the attending nurse in the photo.

Your Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho sponsors this column. During the winter, the Museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

To help maintain the buildings, a small entrance fee is charged at the door. It is $2 per person or $5 per family. There is no charge for those under 14 years old or for the Boundary County Historical Society members. Visit the website at www.boundarycountymuseum.org for a list of the latest events; follow us on our Facebook page; or give us a call at 208-267-7720.

Holiday shopping? Don’t forget to stop by the museum gift shop for that hard to buy for person. We have unique gifts for everyone! White caribou coffee mugs, a variety of books about the history of our area, sweatshirts, hats, postcards, calendars and even rugs made on the museum loom.

Come in take a bit of history home with you! See you soon!