If you’ve ever wondered what life was like in Sumpter before the Flea Markets….way before the Flea Markets….take a look at these photos:
Shopping in Sumpter -1898 Photo courtesy of Baker Co. Library Historic Photos
Traffic in Sumpter…….
Stage Coaches in Sumpter 1900 Photo courtesy of Baker Co. Library Photo Archive
We’ve all seen traffic jams before….but donkey jams?
Pack of donkeys in Sumpter 1900 – 1910 Photo courtesy of Baker Co. Library Photo Archive
With these busy streets…we have to wonder…how did anyone get around?
Sumpter streets were used for more than just work though…they were used for fun and socializing too!
Meeting on the street in Sumpter -1901 Photo courtesy of Baker Co. Library Photo Archive
Check out this rock drilling contest (they must have had to block off the street for this fun)
Fun in Sumpter -1900 – 1905 Photo courtesy of Baker Co. Library Photo Archive
This clown band seemed to be quite at home on a Sumpter street….
Clown band in Sumpter Parade 1915 Photo courtesy of Baker Co. Library Photo Archive
Plowing snow in the winter is a major concern for us here in Sumpter….but Sumpter apparently didn’t always need a snowplow…they just brought out the cow…..
Fun in the snow Sumpter 1902 Photo courtesy of Baker Co. Library Photo Archive
Who needs a snowplow when you can’t even see the street anyway?
In front of C.C. Basche Hardware Store 1910 -1917 Photo courtesy of Baker Co. Library Photo Archive
No matter what brings you to town…..be sure to stop by the Sumpter Municipal Museum to learn more about what life was like back in the day…….
Life in Sumpter display at the Sumpter Municipal Museum
If you would like to see more about the history of Sumpter…may we suggest another blog in town? From Auburn Street
We gratefully acknowledge the use of these historic photos from the Baker Co. Photo Archive…browse more photos here.
