Industries
With the development of the railroad, Bonner County experienced its first boom of people with hundreds of men coming through the area for work. Many traveled through the county with the railroad, Forest Service, or in other forest and farm roles preparing the land for development and the migration of settlers.
We can thank persistent industry workers and determined early settlers for the community we know today. Appreciate a look into their experiences and early homesteads in this exhibit.
Industry Displays
Guardians of the Forest: The History of the Forest Service in North Idaho
By Way of Water: Early Water Travel in Bonner County
Take the Train to Town
Big Timber: Logging North Idaho
From Forest to Field: The History of Agriculture in North Idaho
Digging into the Past: Uncovering Sandpoint’s Hidden History
Explore the Industries:
