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2 stories matching player

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  1. The Temperance Experiment: A Dry Billiard Parlor in La Conner

    An 1878 advertisement for a local business offers a look at the unconventional rise of 'temperance billiard halls' that combined community recreation with strict abstinence.

    Feb 1, 1879The Northern StarLa Conner, Skagit CountyNightlife

  2. A Steam-Powered Saturday at the Ballgame

    In 1877, a merry crew boarded the steamer 'Nellie' for a day of baseball and feasting at Port Gamble, capturing a rare moment of community harmony on the Sound.

    Sep 22, 1877The Northern StarPort Gamble, Kitsap CountyNightlife

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