Mary Tyson, Director of the Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History In the late 1800s, Idaho was home to a substantial Chinese community, drawn by the allure of gold and opportunities in railroad construction. While the written history of mining companies and early prospectors is well-documented in the Wood River Valley, details about the Chinese community remain scarce because anti-Chinese sentiment eventually drove them out. A poignant glimpse into this history comes from this … [Read more...] about Major Hong King Wash House
Skiing with Stein
By Brigid Miller, Museum Community Engagement Manager When Union Pacific Board Chairman Averell Harriman envisioned Sun Valley, he saw ski competitions as a means to attract athletes and others to this place, as well as a way to promote Sun Valley. These competitions included downhill, slalom, combined, and ski jumping – and Harriman’s vision came true. Sun Valley ski competitions and the famed ski school brought many accomplished athletes, Olympians, and celebrities to the area. One of … [Read more...] about Skiing with Stein
Winter Stars
By Kelley Moulton, Regional History Librarian It is once again time for the Sun Valley Winter Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, hosted by the Jeanne Rodger Lane Center for Regional History at The Community Library. Two previous inductees grace this image, Leif Odmark who was inducted in 2010 and Janette Burr Johnson from the Class of 2011. Both longtime Wood River Valley residents who were well known for their skiing contributions. Swedish born Odmark or as some might have known … [Read more...] about Winter Stars
