I recently discovered this picture in Skip Hansen's collection of family photos. It shows Harold, Bob, Jack and John H. Hansen posing together after enjoying what was probably a cool, refreshing summer swim (mid to late 1920's?). I have shared a similar picture before, but Bob was not present as he is in this one. (The Hansen Brothers published 5-17-20). I always wondered where this location was in Grass Valley. I discovered another picture in Skip's collection....
Written on the back (in Vere Hansen's handwriting) is "Idaho Md reservoir Sail boat from 4th of July float". This reservoir was located somewhere near their ranch and near the Idaho Maryland Mine in Grass Valley. There are several other pictures from the Hansen files that were taken at this location, and I believe they are all from this reservoir. Nice!
Update August 2021: The Idaho Maryland reservoir is most likely located on the McBoyle property (private) at the western end of the Nevada County Airport runway. I have flown over that pond many many times with Dad, who was a private pilot. Who knew?
Considering we are finishing up one of the hottest Julys ever on record, I thought these pictures might help us make it to July 31st, 2021!
Relationship Reference: Me->Margaret Hansen Boothby->Harold Hansen->John H. Hansen and Clara Vere Burrows Hansen
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