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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1878 | 4 |
| 1879 | 1 |
| 1880 | 1 |
| 1883 | 2 |
| 1892 | 3 |
| 1893 | 3 |
| 1894 | 1 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1903 | 3 |
| 1904 | 1 |
| 1910 | 1 |
5 stories
- The Great River Jam of 1877
How three determined settlers cleared a quarter-mile of timber that engineers said would take years to move.
- The Hardscrabble Frontier of the Stillaguamish
A detailed 1879 survey of the Stillaguamish River valley reveals a diverse community of pioneers, Prussian soldiers, and dreamers attempting to tame the wilderness of the upper valley.
- Hard Times and Scientific Farming on the Stillaguamish
While the local economy struggles under an influx of job-seekers, a Snohomish County rancher embraces the march of progress with new steam machinery.
- A Wedding on the Skagit Flats
A frontier celebration in the late 1870s brings together four river communities for a night of dancing and revelry.
- The Frontier General Store: An Engine of Commerce in Stanwood
A look at the thriving retail trade in Snohomish County during the late 19th century, where general stores served as essential hubs for agriculture and logging life.