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  1. The Stench of the Fairhaven Mudflats

    Citizens demand immediate action to address the foul refuse dumping ground north of Harris Street.

    Apr 24, 1890Fairhaven HeraldHarris Street, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  2. Fairhaven Moves Toward Self-Governance

    With the Municipal Incorporation Act signed, the city prepares for local administration while drawing a hard line against annexation by New Whatcom.

    Mar 30, 1890Fairhaven HeraldHarris Street, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  3. Fisticuffs and Rivalry: Fairhaven vs. Anacortes

    A skirmish at the docks reveals the intense, sometimes violent, professional bitterness between neighboring boom towns competing for status.

    Mar 23, 1890Fairhaven HeraldAnacortes, Skagit CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Fire Engine Test that Thrilled Fairhaven

    Citizens and business leaders gathered to watch a dramatic demonstration of a new chemical firefighting engine, sparking immediate calls for city-wide protection.

    Mar 20, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

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