I take all my visitors here, the cemetery really adds a nice touch to end things, to see the graves of the people you just read about puts a very human touch on it all. After Molson I usually do a drive through Night Hawk and Loomis and backroads to Tonasket. Such a great area with tons of history. I'd like to include more local history in my videos but it really is hard work to edit everything together in a cohesive manner, I just don't have the confidence for it right now so hats off to you sir lol great video.
My family that visits are always "its so beautiful here" and I'm like "it's a desert" in my mind. I think we all take our visitors on these loops lol. Gotta hit Palmer/Nighthawk, Nine-mile, Molsen, Chesaw, Beaver, Wannacut, Bonaparte and Lost Lake too. Always one of those loops.
My great grandfather was justice of the peace in Molson in the very early 1900's. It's also where my grandmother first taught school at 16, literally had students older than her. They tried to buffalo her, and found out she could strap their asses just as well as the next teacher..... she had very few issues after that, other than with her own spawn.
holy crap, there he is on the sign. Steve Hillis. From the stories I've heard, he was well thought of. My father was named for him, as was my half brother, and a cousin.
This town looks like a dead and boring place to live? But I am sure back in it's days it wasn't like that? I have been there before and it is a cool place to visit. Thanks for sharing this with us
The buildings were moved to this location to preserve them. So this is not a representation of every structure originally at Old Molson. There would have been several residences and a hotel, saloons, a community hall etc. in 1906.
were you in a hurry to do this video? you moved thru the buildings without giving veiwers a chance to see anything clearly. cursory views of buildings with no attempt at convaying any info is a disappointment. did you go thru town like that the first time you were there? slow your roll. remember we don't have the time to enjoy this when you jog thru town.
Hmm someone covering my birthland. My family homesteaded in Molsen, Chesaw and Tunk and Eden Valley's. Those buildings were stuffed from floor to ceiling with stuff when I was a kid. Tourists stole 95% of that museum. Half the school used to be storage and they used to set the other side up like there was classes still going. Lot's of that got stolen also. The lake there is very good fishing. They hold an ice fishing tourney there every year. Edit: My grandmother graduated from that school in 1953. She was the first high school graduate in the family here. All the men dropped out after the 6th grade. Different times huh.
My wife and I try to go to Molson every year. When we have our yearly family trip near Oroville
Great place for sure thanks for your comment.
Totally cool😊
Thanks!!!
I like how they letting the buildings fall apart
The buildings are maintained and kept structurally sound.
I have been there several times and it never gets old.It is so interesting 😊😊I highly doubt seeing it. 😊😊😊
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I take all my visitors here, the cemetery really adds a nice touch to end things, to see the graves of the people you just read about puts a very human touch on it all. After Molson I usually do a drive through Night Hawk and Loomis and backroads to Tonasket. Such a great area with tons of history. I'd like to include more local history in my videos but it really is hard work to edit everything together in a cohesive manner, I just don't have the confidence for it right now so hats off to you sir lol great video.
Thank you, appreciate that very much.
My family that visits are always "its so beautiful here" and I'm like "it's a desert" in my mind. I think we all take our visitors on these loops lol. Gotta hit Palmer/Nighthawk, Nine-mile, Molsen, Chesaw, Beaver, Wannacut, Bonaparte and Lost Lake too. Always one of those loops.
I can't understand why you don't share us the grave headstones of the people who lived there? That's the best part of going through the cemetery?
We thought about that after the fact We appreciate your interest and pointing that out.
My great grandfather was justice of the peace in Molson in the very early 1900's. It's also where my grandmother first taught school at 16, literally had students older than her. They tried to buffalo her, and found out she could strap their asses just as well as the next teacher..... she had very few issues after that, other than with her own spawn.
holy crap, there he is on the sign. Steve Hillis. From the stories I've heard, he was well thought of. My father was named for him, as was my half brother, and a cousin.
Very interesting and great family history. Thank you for the comments.
We have been to Molson many times since I helped build a fire lookout above Curlew in 1986. We have stayed in log cabins at Bonaparte Lake Resort.
Very cool. Thank you for the comments.
You didn’t mention that in the earlier years of Molson, schooling was across the Canadian border where the closest school was.
Did not. Sometimes, there is so much history you can't cover it all.
Interesting place. I wonder why they (the Historical Society?) put a Line-o-Type machine in the bank? It belongs in a newspaper office.
Thanks for the comments.
Ever been to Trinity?
Very familiar with Trinity, but we have not been.
This town looks like a dead and boring place to live? But I am sure back in it's days it wasn't like that? I have been there before and it is a cool place to visit. Thanks for sharing this with us
Thank you!
Where would they have slept in Mr fontain's cabin?
The buildings were moved to this location to preserve them. So this is not a representation of every structure originally at Old Molson. There would have been several residences and a hotel, saloons, a community hall etc. in 1906.
Your intro is inside out -- look at printing behind him!
Well, at least you were paying attention.🤣
were you in a hurry to do this video? you moved thru the buildings without giving veiwers a chance to see anything clearly. cursory views of buildings with no attempt at convaying any info is a disappointment. did you go thru town like that the first time you were there? slow your roll. remember we don't have the time to enjoy this when you jog thru town.
Thanks for the feedback
Very Kewl and interesting site for sure.
Thank you
Hmm someone covering my birthland. My family homesteaded in Molsen, Chesaw and Tunk and Eden Valley's. Those buildings were stuffed from floor to ceiling with stuff when I was a kid. Tourists stole 95% of that museum. Half the school used to be storage and they used to set the other side up like there was classes still going. Lot's of that got stolen also. The lake there is very good fishing. They hold an ice fishing tourney there every year. Edit: My grandmother graduated from that school in 1953. She was the first high school graduate in the family here. All the men dropped out after the 6th grade. Different times huh.
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@@ghosttownsandminesofwashington No, I appreciate the memories.