John Walther, the grandson of Fred and Rosa Walther, tells this Bridlemile story. The Walthers farmed land in what is now Bridlewood. The property, 68 acres, originally was owned by Chris and Lena Kerlking who grew nursery stock, primarily apple and pear trees. The Kerklings sold to the Walthers in 1946. The brick house on 45th Avenue was built in 1948. It did not have electricity until several months after it was completed. It has its own well, which still exists today. Fred Walther also "share cropped" the Eastern segment of the neighboring Woody Froom property with other Swiss Dairy Farm people to help pay the Multnomah County taxes. If you have any information or stories relating to the above please share.