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Title |
Sign for Raging River Grove, George Morton campsite 1920s |
Description |
A heart-shaped sign (images of front and back), advertising Raging River Grove, a campsite built and run by George Morton from 1925 to 1932. A Dance Hall was added in 1928. All were wiped out by a Raging River flood in 1932. The campsite had three cabins. There was a 25-cent charge per car per day for folks to come to use the site. There were tables, fire circles, waterfront to enjoy. Kids loved to play in the river. |
Search Terms |
Buildings/ business Business/ ads Recreation/ camping Recreation/ picnicking Recreation/ dancing |
People |
Morton, George Morton, Georgia Morton, Leslie |
Date |
1928 ca. |
Year Range from |
1925 |
Year Range to |
1932 |
Catalog Number |
2011-007.008 |
Object Name |
Print, digital from scan |
Collection |
Morton, Les |