History Mystery Photo [Text Only] Last week’s stumper, turned out to be a carpet cleaning wheel, not a fishwheel, as many guessed. The Steam-powered wheel tumbled dirt out of carpets placed inside its frame. It went into operation in 1910, built by Jim Palmer, and according to a Chronicle caption on the 1925 picture, it was operated that day by Glenn Hammond. Earl Mannen and Phyllis Baker knew the right answer, and Phyllis added: “The wheel was located at 1208 Jefferson. We bought the place from (Palmer) and the wheel had to be torn down because too many kids were playing on it.” For information contact Rodger Nichols, 541.506.4603, fax: 541.298.1365 or rnichols@eaglenewspapers.com The Dalles Chronicle July 18, 2004 Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon Copied and submitted by Earline Wasser Member of Columbia Gorge Genealogical Society c/o The Dalles/Wasco County Public Library 722 Court Street The Dalles, Oregon 97058 http://community.gorge.net/genealogy [Note: new website address] Browse http://historysavers.com/orwasco/ recently updated information regarding Wasco County - Links are at the bottom of page http://searches.rootsweb.com/ "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Incoming and Outgoing mail protected by Trend Micro PC-cillin program