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  1. The Fortress of Timber: How Mill Barons Bought the Land to Buy the Town

    In 1877, a local editorial warned that Port Blakely’s massive timber companies were cornering the market on real estate, creating an economic monopoly that would stifle independent growth and keep workers dependent on their employers.

    May 12, 1877The Northern StarPort Blakely, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap CountyFollow the Money

  2. A $3 Million Sawmill Goes Corporate on Puget Sound

    Port Blakely’s mill owners incorporated in California, putting a $3 million lumber empire under a manager who would run it from the Washington Territory shore.

    Nov 11, 1876The Northern StarBainbridge Island, Kitsap CountyFollow the Money

  3. A Steam-Powered Saturday at the Ballgame

    In 1877, a merry crew boarded the steamer 'Nellie' for a day of baseball and feasting at Port Gamble, capturing a rare moment of community harmony on the Sound.

    Sep 22, 1877The Northern StarPort Gamble, Kitsap CountyNightlife

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