From the Archives – Sept. 12, 2024

This Week in History ~ 50 Years Ago~ 

"Boundary County Historical Museum is ready for occupancy. It is located in the lower level of the new library building with its own outside entrance by ramp or stairway, on the east side of the building through the mini-park. A grand opening is being scheduled for late September." 

In reading the 1974 minutes of the Boundary County Historical Society, these excerpts have been extracted: 

“Information has been received that glass show cases may be obtained from Expo ’74 at an expected price of $200 each. This will be checked on. Mrs. Plato moved 15 cases be purchased."

"A deal was made for 15 cases at $90 each and expenses to move the cases – Grace Knowles, treasurer, reported a total of $1,400 was paid on the new show cases (and moving expenses) to be used in the museum in the basement of the library." 

"Jean Mace stated Doug Ladley would bring 2 display cases in a pick-up truck. Paul Flinn and Mr. Ladley have transported the glass cases from Spokane. A vote of thanks was given them." 

The museum proudly uses these 15 cases from Expo '74 to display many local artifacts.

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

Visit the museum, Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., or visit the website at boundarycountymuseum.org or the museum’s Facebook page for historical photos and stories, and to see upcoming events. The museum can be reached via email at doyouremember@meadowcrk.com or by phone at 208-267-7720.