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4 stories matching foothil

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  1. The Faithful Guardian of the Foothills

    When two children wandered into the deep woods near Makama, they were saved from exposure and wild animals by a loyal family pet.

    Feb 10, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Coal Mine Hidden in the Cascade Foothills

    A rare 1880s investment pitch reveals a vast, forgotten coal tract for sale near Seattle, showcasing the city's early hunger for industrial dominance.

    Aug 2, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerArcade Building, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  3. A Massive New Coal Vein in the Cascades

    A promising sixteen-foot-thick deposit of high-quality coal is discovered near the foothills of the Cascades, sparking speculation about a new rail line.

    Oct 7, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSkykomish, King CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Unfiltered Delight of an 1885 North Cascades Trek

    Before the North Cascades were fully mapped, a party of thirty-three Seattleites scrambled up a peak near the Nooksack River for a view that they hoped would 'soon' become a national treasure.

    Jun 23, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerMount Whatcom, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

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