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  1. Death on the Wire: The Perilous Walk of Snohomish’s Bridge Builders

    While politicians scheme in safe offices, local workers are laying footbridges over the Skykomish River at dizzying heights, performing a feat described as 'the most dangerous part of the grand work.'

    Mar 31, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

  2. The Centennial Call: Snohomish Citizens Urged to Claim Their History

    As the nation prepares for the 1876 Independence Day celebration, local leaders in Snohomish argue that the county must stop waiting for Seattle or other larger towns to represent them. Instead, they propose a unified county-wide gathering to preserve the region's unique settlement history.

    May 13, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

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