Take a leisurely stroll through Okanogan and enjoy large photography prints taken by Frank Matsura in the early 1900’s.
Part 1 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#1 – “A History of Frank Matsura”
Japanese style large stone commemorating 100th anniversary of
Frank Matsura’s passing
Part 2 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#2 – “The Bachelors”
Bachelors celebrating on hitching rail.
Part 3 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#3 – “Bureau Hotel”
View of ornate hotel at this site
Part 4 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#4 – “Matsura and Kahlow”
Pioneer Charles Kahlow poses with Frank Matsura
Part 5 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#5 – “Swimming”
Young ladies in period swimwear at local river swimming hole.
(Much thanks to Barry George at the Okanogan County Historical Society who provided a wealth of detail about Emma Storehow and the Storehow family.)
Part 6 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#6 – “Early Automobiles”
Early automobile club visits Okanogan from Wenatchee
Part 7 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#7 – “Sledding”
Community Sledding Party on Pine Street grade
Part 8 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#8 – “Swimming”
Boys on diving board at swimming hole
Part 9 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#9 – “Old Building”
3 story Schaller building which stood at bank site
Part 10 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#10 – “Old Fire Hall”
Old fire hall with equipment which is replicated at Legion Park
Part 11 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#11 – “City Council”
First City Council in newly incorporated Okanogan
Part 12 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#12 – “Pet Parade”
Children posing with dog drawn wagon at Pet Parade
Part 13 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#13 – “O.H. Woody”
Colorized glass plates photos back illuminated, a gift of O.H. Woody, pioneer newspaper editor
Part 14 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#14 – “Horse Shoes”
Woman on horse back standing by blacksmith’s discarded horseshoes stacked in shape of Christmas tree
Part 15 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#15 – “Native Girls”
Native girls in town for celebration on horseback
Part 16 of the Frank Matsura Walking Tour Audio Narrative
#16 – “Main Street Race”
4th of July celebration as riders race north on Main Street.
