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The Whiskey Creek railroad trestle that goes over Grangemont Rd. is the answer for Week 384 of Orofino History Trivia a special feature to celebrate the history and heritage of Clearwater Country. Watch each day for another clue.

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Monday: Still a familiar sight

Tuesday: Has a practical purpose, but often becomes art

Wednesday: Built with coast fir

Thursday: Contains more than 1/2 million board feet

Friday: 68 feet high

Saturday: Some wheels roll under and some over it.

The 630-foot long trestle at Whiskey Creek, located along Grangemont Rd. near Banner School was half completed by June 1926. It is 68 feet high and built of coast fir. Upon completion, it contained more than ½ million board feet.

(Photo and info courtesy of Clearwater Historical Museum)

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