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Skagit River JournalSubscribers Edition, where 450 of 700 stories originate The most in-depth, comprehensive site about the Skagit Covers from British Columbia to Puget Sound. Counties covered: Skagit, Whatcom, Island, San Juan, Snohomish & BC. An evolving history dedicated to committing random acts of historical kindness |
Home of the Tarheel Stomp Mortimer Cook slept here & named the town Bug |
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Ray Jordan transcriptions Chapter 1, Part 2 . . . Endnotes/Annotations And at links . . . Chapter 1, Part 1 . . . Chapter 2, Part 1 Chapter 2, Part 2 . . . Chapter 3 Chapter 4 . . . Chapter 5 |
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Ferry Street, circa 1913, looking east from the Northern Pacific tracks, when Ferry Street was Hotel Row in town. Frank Bergeron's Vendome is at the far right. From far left are the Pioneer Hotel and the Forest House Hotel. In the center back, the Osterman House Hotel had burned in September 1909 and was replaced by the brick Wixson Hotel, which is now the Gateway, still standing. |
Any time, any amount, please help build our travel and research fund for what promises to be a very busy 2010-11, traveling to mine resources from California to Washington and maybe beyond. Depth of research determined by the level of aid from readers. Because of our recent illness, our research fund is completely bare. See many examples of how you can aid our project and help us continue for another ten years. And subscriptions to our optional Subscribers Online Magazine (launched 2000) by donation too. Thank you. |
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This was Frazee Hospital, as illustrated in the December 1908 issue of Honore Wilhem's The Coast magazine. |
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Livermore Ford, circa 1915, east side of Metcalf Street, 800 block, still standing in 2011 |
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Interior of the Bingham Bank, circa 1920s. We would love to know what happened to that fine hammered ceiling and all that lovely marble when the bank was remodeled over the years. |
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Would you like information about how to join them in advertising? Our newest sponsor: Gallery Cygnus, 109 Commercial St., half-block uphill from Main Street, LaConner. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 p.m., featuring new monthly shows with many artists, many local. Across the street from Maple Hall, 1886 Bank Building and Marcus Anderson's 1969 historic cabin. Their new website. Oliver-Hammer Clothes Shop at 817 Metcalf Street in downtown Sedro-Woolley, 89 years. Peace and quiet at the Alpine RV Park, just north of Marblemount on Hwy 20, day, week or month, perfect for hunting or fishing Park your RV or pitch a tent by the Skagit River, just a short drive from Winthrop or Sedro-Woolley Joy's Sedro-Woolley Bakery-Cafe at 823 Metcalf Street in downtown Sedro-Woolley. Check out Sedro-Woolley First section for links to all stories and reasons to shop here first or make this your destination on your visit or vacation. Are you looking to buy or sell a historic property, business or residence? We may be able to assist. Email us for details. |
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