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  1. A Massive Coal Seam Found Near the Wishkah

    Prospectors uncovered a 140-foot wide vein of coal just two miles from Aberdeen, potentially changing the industrial future of Grays Harbor.

    Aug 27, 1891Aberdeen HeraldWishkah River, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Iron Road Reaches the Harbor

    Construction crews bridge the gap between logging history and the future of the Northern Pacific line in Aberdeen.

    Jun 18, 1891Aberdeen HeraldChehalis River, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyBoom & Bust

  3. New Sandstone Quarry to Open at Bear Gulch

    A newly incorporated company plans to exploit a massive deposit of blue sandstone near the river, expecting to hire up to forty men.

    Jan 21, 1892Aberdeen HeraldBear Gulch, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyWork & Pay

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