What is being built?
—Photo courtesy BOUNDARY COUNTY MUSEUM The Valley Studio, once again, brings us this week’s picture. Can you tell what building is being built in this picture? Do you know the year it was built? Do you know who worked on the construction? If you know the answer, contact the museum.
—Photo courtesy BOUNDARY COUNTY MUSEUM Do you know what this building is or what it was? If you do, email the museum at doyouremember@meadowcrk.com and share your answer.
The Valley Studio, once again, brings us this week’s picture. Can you tell what building is being built in this picture? Do you know the year it was built? Do you know who worked on the construction? If you have an answer, email doyouremember@meadowcrk.com. If you would like to stay anonymous, just let us know. Last week’s picture was of the Crouch Mortuary. It was across from Joe Vernon’s yard on Kootenai Street and would later become the Ace of Clubs bar and slots.
In 1926, Harry Crouch bought out Alfred M Peterson and conducted the undertaking business on his own. They were brothers-in-law and business partners. They had purchased the first motor hearse used in Bonners Ferry. In 1928, Crouch bought a frame building from the Moore estate, adjoining the KP Hall and had it remodeled into a modern funeral home with a chapel. He would purchase a new hearse in 1929. Frank Morse then procured the undertaking business from Crouch in 1944, calling it Morse Funeral Home. Morse’s business underwent the flood of 1948. Proclaiming he would no longer “sit under water,” Morse built his funeral parlor at the site of the present funeral home.
Grace Schuon Leidt recognized the building as the Morse Funeral Home on Kootenai Street and knew that it would later become the Ace of Clubs.
Two weeks ago we shared a picture of students from Evergreen School. It was the last eighth-grade class to attend Evergreen. Ted Hudlow was able to help us identify all of the students. He states in the back row (left to right) is Jim Barton, Ted Hudlow and Joe Messenbrink. In the front row is Sharon Thompson, Helen Allenberg, Susie Kucera, John White and Wayne Stippich. Thank you to Linda Macdonald and Ted for helping identify these students.
Your Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, 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.
Come on down to the museum to learn more about the Undertakers of Bonners Ferry. There is a great display on this subject and many others. Quote from one young visitor, “This was lots more interesting than I thought it would be!!” Hope to see you soon.