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3 stories matching wrap

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  1. The Iron Cage of Fort Adams

    A rare glimpse into the brutal security measures at a Washington Territory jail in the late 19th century.

    Jul 1, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

  2. The Myth of the Sterile Sound

    A Victorian-era editorial refutes the popular belief that the Snohomish Valley and surrounding lands were unfit for farming, arguing that geological history created a landscape ripe for immense agricultural prosperity.

    Mar 10, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Town That Wouldn't Sleep: Snohomish’s Fourth of July Overflow

    When the steamers arrived with guests from Seattle and upriver, two hotels couldn't hold them all. The town celebrated with a reading by a woman, a poem by a local man, and a boat ride that nearly capsized on the Skagit.

    Jul 14, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

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