Historic Hood River
“4th of July at the Bridges Ranch”
7-5-2024
Notes
I hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July picnics, parades, and other gatherings. I think this Pansy Dewitt image really captures the spirit of their gathering at the “Bridges Ranch.” I’m not sure who the Bridges were, but this candid view of a 4th of July lunch is dated “1907 or 1908”.
Dale Nicol
Looks like the gentleman is having his after meal treat of a cup of coffee and a cigarette.
L.E.
September 27, 1906 HR Glacier P7: T.J. Davidson, who is representing the Hastings Industrial company of Chicago, in establishing creameries, purchased the old Bridges’ ranch from W. J. Baker……
nels
That’s an interesting look but his deep suntan, body with no extra meat, and strong arms muscles says he’s a working man. Whereas the other gentleman has no suntan so must be an ‘inside’ man.
nels
Can anybody see how many stars on the flag?