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4 stories matching mill

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  1. The Sleeping Giant of the Timber Industry Wakes

    After six years of silence, the Bellingham mill is set to roar to life under new management, promising 300,000 feet of output daily.

    Apr 6, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Rapid Rise of Sedro

    A reporter recounts a trip to the burgeoning Skagit River town, which has transformed from a forest clearing to a rail hub in mere months.

    Mar 30, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSedro-Woolley, Skagit CountyBoom & Bust

  3. 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

  4. The Complicated Legacy of Harry Morgan

    A Tacoma businessman known for operating theaters and gambling houses dies, sparking a defense of his character and quiet philanthropy.

    Apr 27, 1890Fairhaven HeraldTacoma, Pierce CountyNightlife

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