From the Archives for March 3, 2022
The mine in this photograph was first located by Zackary T. Parker and Veat Gudbaur on May 16, 1914.
(Photo courtesy Boundary County Museum)
Idaho Day was established in 2014 by the Idaho Legislature to commemorate the creation of the Idaho Territory by President Abraham Lincoln on March 4, 1863. Idaho Day is designed to inspire Idahoans across the Gem State to celebrate Idaho and its history.
This year’s theme is “Mining Idaho,” endeavoring to promote this incredible place we all love to call home. Over the next weeks, the Boundary County Historical Society & Museum will be featuring in “From the Archives,” historical photos and artifacts with bits of information about them, illustrating the many ‘mines’ in Boundary County.
The mine in this photograph was first located by Zackary T. Parker and Veat Gudbaur on May 16, 1914. Parker filed a claim on July 6, 1914 with Gudbaur as witness. It was filed under the name Dora. The first shaft was called No. 1 Dora Tunnel. Several other claims were filed nearby: the Dora Extension, the Mable 2, and the Mabel 3.
The Boundary County Historical Society and Museum, 7229 Main, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, sponsors this column.
Visit the museum Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you can visit the website at www.boundarycountymuseum.org or the museum’s Facebook page for historical photos and stories, and to see upcoming events. The museum can be reached at doyouremember@meadowcrk.com or telephone 208-267-7720. Thank you for your continued support.