Fred O. Reynolds FarmThe Fred Reynolds family moved to the Williams Valley area in 1930 from Great Falls, MT. They bought a 130+ acre farm that was previously owned by Harold L. Kelly, the son of P.J. Kelly.
Fred Reynolds established himself in the Deer Park community by operating several different businesses including freight hauling, milk hauling, as well as full time farming. Fred also started one of Deer Park's first milk pickup services during the Great Depression. Fred was also an active member of the Williams Valley Grange, a proud Freemason, and also a captain of the "Minute Men" organization during World War 2. Fred and his 2nd wife Laura (Erickson) would have 3 children, Lexie Reynolds, Pete Reynolds and Ike Reynolds. The following pictures were provided by Damon Smathers, the great-grandson of Fred and Laura (Erickson) Reynolds. 
Earliest known photo of the Reynolds Farm House in the 1930's. Pete Reynolds, son of Fred and Laura Reynolds, stated the house at the time had a wood fired kitchen stove, hand pump water source in the kitchen, as well as an outdoor "bathroom".
Fred Reynolds and Laura (Erickson) Reynolds posing on their front porch. This photo is believed to have been taken in the late 30's, shortly after they were married.
Photo taken standing on McDougal Rd. looking at the Reynolds Farm.
Fred Reynolds reading the newspaper in his living room. Photo believed to have been taken in the late 1930's. 
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Fred Reynolds with his daughter Lexie Reynolds in the late 1940's. Fred really wanted Lexie to be a cowgirl but she was definitely an "indoor girl."
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This horse won multiple races at the Deer Park rodeo according to Pete Reynolds. The barn in the background is still standing today.
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Fred Reynolds and his brother, Ike Reynolds, in August of 1956. They are standing in front of Fred's garage (where Sculley's automotive is today). Fred was running an auto freight business, as well as an Allis-Chalmers implement business.
Ike Reynolds driving an early 1950's Allis-Chalmers "CA".
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Pete Reynolds and Mike Dodge working on their "Hot Rod" Model A. The two buildings in the background are still standing today. |
Playing in the pond on a hot summer day.
Pete Reynolds and Jerry Knight, who was the hired man for many years, holding a badger they had shot. 
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Pete and Ike Reynolds standing next to a large buck in the 50's.
Pete and Ike Reynolds feeding cattle with mini-round hay bales. They are on board a 1959 Allis-Chalmers D14 tractor which is still being used on the farm today. Ike Reynolds helping load mini-round hay bales on a flat bed truck. |
Several Hereford cattle as seen on the back of the Reynolds' farm. During its "Hay Day" the Reynolds farm was operating with around 100 head of cattle.
Fred Reynolds driving cattle in October of 1956. This was his favorite horse, "Bunny".
Fred Reynolds posing next to a deer mount.
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The Reynolds Farm House in the 1960's.
This photo was unmarked, but it is believed to be Lexie Reynolds standing on a wooden sleigh. This sturdy sleigh was most likely used to transport milk cans in harsh winter conditions.
This photo was unmarked, but it is believed to be Lexie Reynolds standing on a wooden sleigh. This sturdy sleigh was most likely used to transport milk cans in harsh winter conditions.
It is unclear who is driving the tractor in this photo, but it is believed to be Fred Reynolds. The tractor he is driving is believed to be a late 1930's Allis-Chalmers Model "B", one of the first tractors offered with rubber tires.
The barn in the background in its original state, Fred would later add a lean-to off each end. The north side was added in the 1940s, the south side in the 1950s.
The barn in the background in its original state, Fred would later add a lean-to off each end. The north side was added in the 1940s, the south side in the 1950s.
This farm photo was taken in 2017.
A metal Fred O. Reynolds advertising sign.