Life in idaho

Idaho History--A Timeline from 1920s to 1950s

By davenboise
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    Idaho Moments in History 1920 to 1950s

  • Airmail Service

    Airmail Service

    1926 the first commercial airmail service begins in Boise, Idaho
  • Idaho population 445,032.

    Idaho population 445,032.

  • Idaho becomes nation's leading silver producer.

    Idaho becomes nation's leading silver producer.

  • Sun Valley resort is established by the Union Pacific Railroad. World's first ski chair lift opens at Sun Valley.

    Sun Valley resort is established by the Union Pacific Railroad. World's first ski chair lift opens at Sun Valley.

  • Joe Albertson opens his first supermarket in Boise

    Joe Albertson opens his first supermarket in Boise

  • J.R. Simplot begins potato dehydration

    J.R. Simplot begins potato dehydration

    J.R. Simplot begins potato dehydration operations in Caldwell
  • Japanese-Americans are placed in internment camp near Eden.

    Japanese-Americans are placed in internment camp near Eden.

  • National Reactor Testing Station (NRTS) is established.

    National Reactor Testing Station (NRTS) is established.

  • Idaho population 588,637

    Idaho population 588,637

  • Television comes to Idaho with KIDO-TV in Boise

    Television comes to Idaho with KIDO-TV in Boise

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