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| Year | Stories |
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| 1876 | 1 |
| 1877 | 1 |
| 1878 | 3 |
5 stories matching anchor
- The Perilous Midnight Voyage of the Granger
A harrowing account of a small vessel braving a fierce storm on Puget Sound in 1877.
- The Social Anchor of Snohomish City
Before the boom, Isaac Cathcart’s hotel offered more than a bed, functioning as the premier hospitality hub of Snohomish County.
- The Social Anchor of Snohomish
A look at the amenities of the premier hotel and watering hole serving the burgeoning Snohomish river community in the late 19th century.
- The Struggle for Steamship Service at Oak Harbor
When the captain refused to land because the water was too shallow, a determined community built their own way to the deep water.
- The First White Family: A Pioneer’s Log-Cabin Legacy
An excerpt from the diary of a local historian recounts the arrival of Mr. Thompson in Snohomish in 1864, detailing the rugged journey up the river and the humble beginnings of what is now a thriving town.