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  1. The Battle for the Bellingham Waterfront

    Fairhaven and New Whatcom are locked in a bitter struggle to claim the developing city of Bellingham for their own booming municipal territory.

    Apr 17, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham waterfront, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Fairhaven Objects to Whatcom Annexation Over Debt

    Booster leaders argue that merging with Whatcom would be 'death' to Fairhaven’s budding identity and prosperity.

    Apr 10, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall

  3. The Lights Turn On in Fairhaven

    After months of construction, the Fairhaven Electric Light Company successfully powers the city's streets and businesses for the first time.

    Mar 11, 1890Fairhaven HeraldCowgill Street, Fairhaven, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  4. Fairhaven Pushes for City Status

    Citizens rally to establish a formal municipal government to manage growth, improve infrastructure, and address the presence of transients.

    Apr 1, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  5. The Great Boundary Brawl of 1890

    Fairhaven and Bellingham citizens mobilize to challenge New Whatcom's aggressive land-grab tactics before the county board.

    Apr 17, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

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