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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 1 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1886 | 4 |
| 1887 | 1 |
32 stories
- A Diplomatic Salute in Fort Blakely
A French ship captain, confused by the celebratory shouting in a local harbor, fires a salute in honor of the wrong man.
- The Ferryman's Folly on Puget Sound
A squall catches an inexperienced sailor and sends a local ferryman’s sloop to the bottom of the Sound.
- An 1885 Delegation's 'Grand Tour' of Seattle
When a Portland delegation arrived in Seattle by steamer in July 1885, they were treated to an opulent tour of the town, a clambake at Port Blakely, and a glowing review in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
- The Steam Tug That Sailed Like Clockwork
After a major refit to repair hurricane damage, the sturdy steam tug 'Sehome' proves its mettle on a high-speed run between Seattle and Port Blakely.
- The Future of Eagle Harbor Timber
A clash of rumors and corporate plans over a new sawmill project at Eagle Harbor.
- A Bainbridge Island Wedding Celebration
A festive community gathering marks the marriage of a local logger and a pioneer family's daughter at Eagle Harbor.
- The Lumber Barons Who Built the Sound
A 1882 reflection on the pioneers of the Puget Sound lumber industry, mapping the rise of the men who transformed Washington’s forests into fortunes.