From the Archives - Sept. 10, 2020

The 1931 Deer Creek fire was believed to be caused by arson. It burned through the area missing the buildings of the Buckhorn Mine. It is uncertain if "hot spots" remained, but two weeks after the fire passed, the buildings of the Buckhorn caught on fire for a total loss. The timber on the hillside was lost to the fire.

For many years afterward, individuals collected firewood from the Deer Creek area. John and Eveline Ruhberg spent many summers cutting firewood to sell; which enabled them to purchase their home and property on the North Bench.

This photo is from the Ruhberg collection and is captioned “Our Camp up Deer Creek, August 1947.”

Although the Museum remains closed, every Tuesday (through September) from 10:30. a.m.-12:30 p.m., there will be a sidewalk sale. Items to be sold are the 2021 historical calendar - $5; "Badger Tales" (on a thumb-drive) - $10/$15; Re-Rites notepads made from recycled paper, $3/$5, and a few “free items.” Come down to the front of the Museum building on Tuesdays and say “Hello.” Thank you for your continued support!

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

Visit the website at www.boundarycountymuseum.org or the Museum’s Facebook Page for historical photos and stories, and to see upcoming events. Or we can be reached at doyouremember@meadowcrk.com or telephone 208-267-7720.