John Quirk
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- Apr 8, 1876The Great Skagit Jam: How Local Men Tried to Unplug the RiverIn 1876, a massive logjam blocked the Skagit River for miles. While officials debated expensive dredging projects, local loggers took matters into their own hands with picks and dynamite.Bellingham, WA
- Jun 10, 1876The Jam That Stalled a Territory: How Local Men Tried to Clear the Skagit RiverIn 1876, Snohomish residents rallied to fund the removal of massive log jams blocking the Skagit River, arguing that clearing the waterway was essential for settling the vast timber-rich lands of Washington Territory.Snohomish, WA
- Dec 16, 1876The Log Jam That Held Back the SkagitSettlers bet their savings on cutting a channel through a massive timber jam—and begged Sound steamboat captains to link the Skagit to Seattle.Conway, WA