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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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Caption from story: "Testing fire equipment — This photo made in 1891 shows Fairhaven firefighters testing fire equipment which was presented to the city by Nelson Bennett. The view is looking north up 12th Street t is intersection with Harris Avenue. The Mason Block and the grand Fairhaven Hotel are on the right. At left is the present location of the Fairhaven Pharmacy. Note plank streets and sidewalks. The pumper was used by the City of Bellingham until 1953." |
The material used in the construction (of the Fairhaven Hotel) is produced right her; the stone from the Chuckanut and Fairhaven quarries, the brick from the Fairhaven Brick and Pottery Company's Yards, the lumber from her own vast forest, and cut by her own mills. It is furnished with all the modern conveniences — water, electric lights, elevators and steam heaters.
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Read about the Larrabee Home, Lairmont, on Hawthorn Road, now Fieldston road. In 1914, Larrabee began overseeing the construction of the family's first private home in what would become the exclusive residential district of Edgemoor. Photo courtesy of Al Currier. |
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Would you like information about how to join them in advertising? Oliver-Hammer Clothes Shop at 817 Metcalf Street in downtown Sedro-Woolley, 90 years continually in business. 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 — for as little as $5 per night — by the Skagit River, just a short drive from Winthrop or Sedro-Woolley. Alpine is doubling in capacity for RVs and camping in 2011. 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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