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  1. The Civic Tug-of-War Over Local Education

    Fairhaven’s business leaders debate whether to subsidize a private denominational university or prioritize the urgent need for a robust public primary and high school system.

    Apr 24, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall

  2. The Promised Land of the Skagit Valley

    A booster’s vision of Fairhaven as the essential gateway for the vast mineral and agricultural wealth of the Skagit Valley.

    Apr 20, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Fight for Washington’s Tide Lands

    A high-stakes political battle in the state legislature over the future of Washington's valuable waterfront property.

    Mar 13, 1890Fairhaven HeraldOlympia, Thurston CountyFollow the Money

  4. The World-Famous 'Nonpareil' Comes to Fairhaven

    Jack Dempsey, the legendary middleweight champion, brings a high-profile glove contest to the local Casino Theatre, electrifying the town.

    May 6, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyNightlife

  5. Teenager Charged with Fatal Shooting of Indigenous Man

    A tragic confrontation on a La Conner wharf leaves a man dead and the local community in a state of high tension.

    May 6, 1890Fairhaven HeraldLa Conner, Skagit CountyExclusion & Resistance · True Crime

  6. Steamer Collision at Yesler's Wharf

    The steamer State of Washington smashed into the docked Cascade, nearly destroying the smaller vessel in a chaotic wharf-side accident.

    Mar 23, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSeattle, King CountyDisasters

  7. The Strange Attempt to 'Disincorporate' Sehome

    Citizens and property owners are in an uproar over mysterious, potentially illegal efforts to redraw city boundaries and effectively end the existence of Sehome as a municipality.

    Apr 6, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSehome, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  8. Fairhaven Fights for Its Own Steamship Line

    Local merchants move to break the shipping monopoly of Seattle and Tacoma by courting a direct San Francisco steamship connection.

    May 1, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyFollow the Money

  9. The Magic City of Puget Sound

    A booster’s portrait of 1890 Fairhaven, capturing a boom town fueled by speculation, deep-water access, and massive infrastructure projects.

    Mar 20, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  10. A Night of Music for the Baptist Church

    Fairhaven's local talent shines in a successful benefit performance at the Prosser house.

    Apr 10, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyNightlife

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