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1900 · rif. 141 — South Bend Washington 1900. Very Good. Columbia Box and Lumber Co. General Merchandise and Loggers Supplies Staple and Fancy Groceries Photo on Board. Circa 1900 photo measuring 6.25 x 8 inches on 10 x 12 inch board. Loomis Studio written in pencil on verso of photo. Silver gel photo is in very condition with light silvering. Mounted on rust colored board which has light soiling and moisture damage which does not go into the photo. Verso is blank save for a light pencil annotation noting the photographer and location. The town of South Bend Washington was incorporated in 1890 and is the self-proclaimed oyster capital of the world. We find numerous newspaper references to the Columbia Box and Lumber Company especially in regard to lumber activities. This photo perhaps taken before a 4th of July parade showcases products sold at the Columbia Box and Lumber Company. It appears that the float has Hammonds Best Flour Sacks in addition to rows of merchandise including a display of MJB Coffee cans. The ton is located on the Willapa River and the store appears to be built entirely on a boardwalk. Classic photo of turn of the century Western Americana. unknown