"The Tunnel"

Another little door that interested me was the spot in between the Idle Isle and the business to the north. It was an alley for years but was eventually purchased by Bert Olsen (who later founded Bert's Turn Inn) and was called "The Tunnel." In the recent pictures, it is apparent why "The Tunnel" was an appropriate name. It originally was used as a news stand and tobacco shop. At one point, Bert Olsen displayed the scores of baseball games on the outside so that the citizens of Brigham would know what was going on in the game. The small location has had many uses throughout the years, including O.G. Bargeron Insurance. Thanks to Scott Jensen, here is a collection of this spot through the years.

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Some original design has survived the years.

BENJ Nov. 25, 1915

BENJ 8/8/1916

When it was still an alley at the northern edge of Lorenzo Snow's property

"The Tunnel"

O.G.Bargeron Insurance

Peach Days, 1940

After the Bank of Brigham was altered into an appliance store

Photo from 10/4/2025

Notice the roof of the "tunnel."

An old door on the south side of the Bank of Brigham, leading to the alley/tunnel.