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  1. The Street-Grading Graft

    A shocking report from Tacoma reveals that city street foremen were shaking down laborers for job security.

    Apr 3, 1890Fairhaven HeraldTacoma, Pierce CountyWork & Pay · True Crime

  2. The Great Northern Rail Boom

    Fairhaven residents are buzzing over rumors that their local rail line has been absorbed by the Great Northern, promising a future as a major Pacific terminal.

    Mar 16, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  3. Street Blasting Terrifies Fairhaven Neighbors

    A massive stump removal operation inside city limits wreaks havoc on local storefronts and rattles the nerves of residents.

    May 6, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall · Disasters

  4. A Gift for a Growing City

    Prominent developer Nelson Bennett pledges a steam fire engine to Fairhaven, sparking a massive community fundraising effort.

    Mar 23, 1890Fairhaven HeraldHarris Street, Fairhaven, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  5. The Four Cities of the Bay: A Failed Marriage

    Delegates from four separate municipalities on Bellingham Bay meet to debate the dream—and the logistical nightmare—of merging into a single metropolis.

    Apr 13, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham Bay, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

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