This historic photo is of the Honorable J.H. King was present to officiate the opening on July 9, 1927, of the Kicking Horse Trail at Golden. The completion of this road would connect Field and Golden and link up with the Columbia River Road.

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This historic photo is of the Honorable J.H. King was present to officiate the opening on July 9, 1927, of the Kicking Horse Trail at Golden. The completion of this road would connect Field and Golden and link up with the Columbia River Road.

~ Golden Museum

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