April History Column
Posted April 6, 2016 at 5:51 am by Tim Dustrude
Where was this photo taken? – Click to enlarge – SJI Historical Museum photo
For this month’s history column, a query from the San Juan Historical Society and Museum…
We know it’s springtime, but where is this?
This lovely scenic from the image collection is labeled “Probably Argyle.” But is it?
Where exactly do you think this photo was taken? We wonder what this area looks like today. Does the hill in the background still exist? What kind of trees do you think are blooming? Cherry? Pear? The house looks brand new. When do you think it was built? What clues do you see?
Please comment here or via our website and let us know. Thank you — and happy springtime to you!
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Categories: Around Here
6 comments:
6 comments...
The building in the foreground looks like the T shaped one on parcel Number: 352341011000 or 140 Wikes Way. The assessor lists a building on this parcel as being built in 1900, so that fits. The background looks line Turn Point before the gravel hill was removed.
You are fast, Patrick! This is such welcome detail. The Historical Museum thanks you.
I agree that it is Argyle. That’s Bald Hill in the background.
Thank you, Bob. Recording history accurately, one photo at a time….
That’s Oscar Bergmans house that ended up being Harry and Adels house after that.Built in 1935 . Oscar was Harry’s grandfather. And yes that’s the gravel pit in back ground. Rex and Lisa Guard
Thank you, Rex and Lisa. It’s great to add families to its history. Did you see Patrick’s comment about the 1900 house?
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