Port Madison Mill Company
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- May 4, 1882The Bold Bet of Captain BrittainAfter selling off his aging fleet of steamboats, a local captain risks his fortune on a custom-built, high-speed vessel to claim the future of Puget Sound transit.Seattle, WA
- Nov 19, 1885The Boss’s Iron Rule at Port MadisonAt the isolated timber colony of Port Madison, the mill owner maintains total control over his workers' lives—and is preparing to banish any employee who dares frequent a new saloon.Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, WA
- Dec 11, 1885The Industrial Heartbeat of Port MadisonA century-old giant of the timber trade hits record-breaking production levels as demand for Washington lumber skyrockets.Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, WA
- Nov 25, 1886The Eight-Hour Day Battle at the Port Madison MillAfter the mill workers in Port Madison held a meeting to demand the eight-hour day, they successfully pressured management into alignment with the major mills in Tacoma and Seattle.Port Madison, Bainbridge Island, WA
- Jan 8, 1892The Sunset of the Port Madison Mill EmpireA Seattle bank moves to seize the vast assets of W.P. Sayward as allegations of fraud shadow the collapse of a regional timber titan.Port Madison, Seattle, WA