--Courtesy photo
This photo of Schnatterly's luxurious 45-foot cabin cruiser was taken not too long before the boat exploded on the Kootenai river on April 11, 1923. It was donated to the Boundary County Historical Society by the the Kent estate.
November 24, 2016
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A history of Boulder City continued: Schnatterly's legacy
The story behind the Idaho Gold and Ruby Mine can be seen as a magnificent failure, or it can be seen as a groundbreaking triumph against all odds. In a sense, it is both. From a pragmatic, economical perspective, it was a complete flop. But from an idealistic viewpoint, it’s difficult not to admire the project, as well as the man who made it all happen: the enigmatic J.M. Schnatterly.