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The two buildings shown in this Museum of North Idaho photo are thought to have been built around 1873 by Charles W. Wood on his farm near where the village of Westwood (now Rathdrum) was platted. The structure in the background was reportedly the home of Wood and his wife, Mary. Wood used the building in the foreground as a barn for his horses.

The two buildings shown in this Museum of North Idaho photo are thought to have been built around 1873 by Charles W. Wood on his farm near where the village of Westwood (now Rathdrum) was platted. The structure in the background was reportedly the home of Wood and his wife, Mary. Wood used the building in the foreground as a barn for his horses.

July 25, 2025

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MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: Charles Westley Wood and the Pony Express Saddle
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MOVING HISTORY FORWARD: Charles Westley Wood and the Pony Express Saddle

While volunteering at the Museum of North Idaho recently, I helped several staff members bring exhibit items to the second floor for a new exhibit celebrating a century of outdoor regional adventure. Some of the items were once owned by local historic figures.