Throwback Thursday; snow storms of Ballard’s past

The stormy, rainy weather this week has been tough on all of us. But, as we know, it can always get worse. Let’s take a look at snow storms of Ballard’s past. Enjoy and stay dry as we head in to the weekend.

storm1

Internegative of torn black and white photo. Ballard Avenue street scene of 1916 snow storm. Jeweler’s street clock on left. Trolley. Ballard City Hall and bell tower in background.

storm3

Negative of torn original photo. Junction Building, Ballard commercial area street scene in big snow of 1916. Junction Building has three stories and turret, bank occupies first floor.

storm2

Internegative of torn original photo. Ballard Avenue street scene in 1916 snow storm. Trolley in middle. Olympia Old Home Saloon on left. Cigar Store on corner at right with real estate sign bearing legend “White River Valley Farms.”

Photos courtesy of Ballard Historical Society.

Leave a Reply