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Orval E. Fredericksen is pictured standing in front of the post office during the 1948 flood. The courthouse and sheriff’s office can be seen behind him.
February 29, 2024
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From the Archives — Feb. 29, 2024
After serving in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946, Orval E. Fredericksen went to work at the Bonners Ferry post office.