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U.S.Highway 2 " A Drive Through Time"

Most folks drive busy I-90 between Spokane and Seattle East to West Across The State. Of course those are the same folks who think standing in line at Wal-mart is a " Good Time" .. If You drive U.S. Highway 2 , you pass several ghost towns, wheat fields, and through the " Heartland " of Washington. Real people with real values, 100 year old brick towns which is like a " Drive Through Time In America " over the past 100 years.........
Seattle Traffic and Rain ( Not U.S. Highway 2!!!!!)
Seattle Traffic and Rain ( Not U.S. Highway 2!!!!!)		 Highway U.S. 2 Near Farmer, Wash,
Highway U.S. 2 Near Farmer, Wash,		 Last Year's Verses This Year's Crop
Last Year's Verses This Year's Crop		 Waterville Hotel ( Still In Use)
Waterville Hotel ( Still In Use)
Old Truck In Waterville
Old Truck In Waterville		 Straw Bales Along Highway Near Wilbur
Straw Bales Along Highway Near Wilbur		 Sun Setting On Red Rock Cliffs
Sun Setting On Red Rock Cliffs		 Farm House in Evening
Farm House in Evening
Farmers View 1930 ( U.S. Near Ghost Town Of Douglas)
Farmers View 1930 ( U.S. Near Ghost Town Of Douglas)		 Bales of Straw
Bales of Straw		 Seen Better Days
Seen Better Days		 Barns Near Farmer Wash.
Barns Near Farmer Wash.
Farm House.
Farm House.		 Barn Billboard For Tonic
Barn Billboard For Tonic		 Govan's Little Red School House ( Closed 1942) Six Miles Past Almira
Govan's " Little Red School House" ( Closed 1942) Six Miles Past Almira		 Billy Burger's Drive In In Wilbur Since 1955
Billy Burger's " Drive In " In Wilbur Since 1955"
Jet Flying Over Fields Near Waterville
Jet Flying Over Fields Near Waterville		 Last Light Of Day On Snowy Sage
Last Light Of Day On Snowy Sage		 Water Tower Just Off Highway 2 ( Stop In And Visit The Hotel)
Water Tower Just Off Highway 2 ( Stop In And Visit The Hotel)		 Almira Hotel
Almira Hotel
Inside old Garage In Almira
Inside old Garage In Almira		 School House Along U.S. 2 east of Farmer
School House Along U.S. 2 east of Farmer		 Little White Church In Town Of Douglas
Little White Church In Town Of Douglas		 Waterville Garage ( Dowtown Waterville)
Waterville Garage ( Dowtown Waterville)
Traffic On U.S.Highway 2 At Rush Hour
Traffic On U.S.Highway 2 At Rush Hour		 Scare Crow Near Douglas
Scare Crow Near Douglas		 Barn Near Wilbur Washington
Barn Near Wilbur Washington		 Douglas County Bank ( Built 1910)
Douglas County Bank ( Built 1910)
Sunset Near Wilbur Washington ( Wheat Field Country)
Sunset Near Wilbur Washington ( Wheat Field Country)		 In Coming Storm
" In Coming Storm"		 Sunset In Wheatfield Near Douglas
Sunset In Wheatfield Near Douglas		 Oldest Working Gas Pump in State
Oldest " Working" Gas Pump in State
Farmer's Community Hall ( Still Being Used)
Farmer's Community Hall ( Still Being Used)		 Old Farmer Store And Vacant Out Buildings
Old "Farmer Store" And Vacant Out Buildings		 Historic Old Church In Douglas At Sunset
Historic Old Church In "Douglas" At Sunset		 Pepper house. Near Waterville
Pepper house. Near Waterville
Wheat Crop With Old Farm
Wheat Crop With Old Farm		 Douglas County Gold
Douglas County " Gold "		 Bishop Motel
Bishop Motel		 Dry Falls ( Was World's Largest Water Falls )
Dry Falls ( Was World's Largest Water Falls )
100 Year Old Govan School
100 Year Old " Govan School "		 Gas Pump In Ghost Town Of Govan
Gas Pump In Ghost Town Of Govan		 Harvesting Douglas County Gold
Harvesting Douglas County Gold		 Mini Shine
Mini Shine
Wheat Harvest Along Highway 2
Wheat Harvest Along Highway 2		 View Of Ancient River Bed From Dry Falls
View Of Ancient River Bed From Dry Falls		 Moses Coulee
Moses Coulee		 Wind Power
" Wind Power "
Cheap Gas, At least At One Time,,,,
Cheap Gas, At least At One Time,,,,		 Gas Wars,,, ( Remember Them??? )
Gas Wars,,, ( Remember Them??? )		 Dirt Devil Near Waterville
Dirt Devil Near Waterville		 Highway 2 On Film
::  Highway 2 On Film ::
Golden Fields For The Bellies Of The World
Golden Fields For The " Bellies Of The World "		 It Happened Over There
" It Happened Over There "		 Waterville Barn
Waterville Barn		 Wheat Going From Field To Market
Wheat Going From Field To Market
Douglas County Courthouse In Waterville ( Built In 1905 )
Douglas County Courthouse In Waterville ( Built In 1905 )		 Wheat Country Of Douglas County,,
Wheat Country Of Douglas County,,		 Wheat Farm Near Douglas Washington
Wheat Farm Near Douglas Washington		 Puff Cloud Skies Over Douglas County Wheatland
" Puff Cloud Skies " Over Douglas County Wheatland

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Skip Fuller 31-May-2010 16:34
Thanks for the great photos. My Bothell-born spouse and I live in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Our furthest venture west on US Highway 2 has been to the turnoff to Lincoln, WA between Davenport and Creston. We're heading over to the Kitsap Peninsula later this week and have been inspired by your photos and commentary to travel the "road less taken" this time at a much leisurely pace!
Joseph E Johnston 30-Jan-2010 18:20
Any body know of a town called "Majestic, Douglas county, Washington"? "Majestic" has its own census in 1930. Would appreciate any help on obtaining information/history of this community. You can email direct if you wish: wing1949@hotmail.com

thanks very much,
Joe Johnston, Libby, Montana
Matt Tolton09-Dec-2009 16:26
Wonderful Gallery, BV!
Chuck 01-Dec-2009 04:32
I have lived in Waterville all my life, and consider photography to be one of my hobbies. I can see that I am just a piker and have passed up many of the shots you did so well just because they seemed 'ordinary' to me. I will have to start looking at my surroundings a little differently from now on!!
Great job!
Kirk 12-Feb-2009 01:30
I lived in Almira
Sundevil309-Dec-2008 01:58
Nice gallery!
Guest 06-Dec-2008 20:28
Great tribute, Monte. I grew up near Davenport and Reardan. Have been to most of these places also. Take care and keep up the good work.k v. Lee
Marvin Flygare 03-Oct-2008 12:31
We moved to Almira several years ago, and it is a wonderful small community. It does have quiet, the deer roam though the town, much to the dismay of the roses, mums and other delicious plants.The Hotel Almira is, at this point, closed, but that may/maynot be the case for the long haul. Thanks for the photos
Bill 21-Aug-2008 06:05
As a long time Waterville resident I compliment you on this fine body of work. It really shows a feeling for this side of the mountains. Well done!
Jeff B.17-Aug-2008 20:26
Great gallery. Nice documentation of the better side of the state! V
Dan Greenberg17-Aug-2008 15:26
Unbelievably great selection of shots Monte! You make the various places along the way come to life. Huge Vote.
Lily Soderstrom 14-Aug-2008 22:58
Hi Monte,
I'm opening an art gallery/supper club in Watrville, late spring of '09 and would love to visit with you about your photos. Please contact me through my website: www.harvesthousegallery.com
Lily Soderstrom
Dave Beedon03-Aug-2008 22:00
I love this coverage of Highway 2.
Guest 04-Jul-2008 20:59
I have a small section of 2 left to drive and my plan is to do it this summer.
Thanks for your photos. They gave me wonderful memories.
Josh Malks 18-Dec-2006 01:28
Great pix, Monte. Thanks for the service.
Deems Burton21-Nov-2006 03:33
Nice vintage Americana tribute. ~v~
Jola Dziubinska20-Nov-2006 18:29
Wonderful gallery, Monte, my big vote.
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