From the Archives - July 24, 2025

This photograph was taken eighty-eight years ago.

It is labeled: "Black and white photo of steam donkey driving pilings for new post office. Looking south at August Schlener's Cream Station and Harness Shop across Kootenai Street in the white building. Kootenai Grain Elevator behind. Construction of the Bonners Ferry, Idaho Post Office, July 26, 1937; Contractor - L. H. Hoffman, Portland, Oregon."

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 [email protected] or by phone at 208-267-7720.