HUCKLEBERRIES: Hydromania ran out of gas in North Idaho
During the 1963 Diamond Cup, driver Bernie Little leaves the pit area in his unlimited hydroplane, “Tempo.”
Carter Crimp Collection photo
Survivor Bob Pearl (sunglasses) hugs Deputy Gary Dagastine, while Scot Haug of the Post Falls Police Department watches near the Post Falls Dam.
Emergency workers remove a victim who was swept through Post Falls dam.
Karen Davis of Hayden Lake shows Detective Doug Engelbretson where she found a kidnap victim’s note.
Dean Haagenson practices for 1999 Bloomsday.
Frank Gabriel of Norm’s Electric jackhammers concrete to launch 1989 downtown revitalization project, while Mayor Ray Stone and others watch.
Chris Martin of Sign Service secures the historic Clark Jewelers clock for transport to a storage facility before downtown revitalization.
Lake City High senior Blake Stilkey pursues a perfect attendance record.
Carole King at North Idaho College.
The Diamond Cup races on Lake Coeur d’Alene unofficially ended 55 years ago today with the Coeur d’Alene Press announcement: “Diamond Cup Canceled.”
After 10 years of a thrilling, albeit sometimes turbulent, series of races, the main event that defined Coeur d’Alene’s summers from 1958-68 ended with a whimper.
Organizers couldn’t find enough volunteers, especially new ones, to stage the 1969 contest. As other factors in their tough decision, they cited increased costs and soft community support.
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