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3 stories matching workshop

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  1. The Exclusionary Pledge of La Conner

    A frontier town in the Swinomish Flats organizes a formal, collective boycott against Chinese residents, highlighting the intense racial tensions of the 1870s Pacific Northwest.

    Mar 6, 1878The Northern StarLa Conner, Skagit CountyExclusion & Resistance

  2. The Boom Town on the Skagit

    As La Conner transformed into a bustling grain-shipping hub, new docks and storefronts sprouted along the Swinomish Slough to accommodate the region's agricultural explosion.

    Dec 14, 1878The Northern StarLa Conner, Skagit CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Goddess of Slang: A Poetic Flirtation in the Territory

    A whimsical verse from the late 19th century captures the playful, rhyming courtship rituals of Snohomish Territory, offering a glimpse into the lighthearted side of pioneer life.

    Feb 19, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

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