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  1. 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

  2. The Ghost of the Battlefield

    An old veteran mistakes the sound of land clearing for the roar of cannon fire.

    Mar 11, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyStrange But True

  3. The Birth of Fairhaven

    A landmark petition to the Whatcom County Commissioners officially outlines the boundaries for the incorporation of the City of Fairhaven.

    Apr 8, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  4. 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

  5. Skeletons Found in a Cedar Stump

    Railway laborers clearing land near the coal mines uncover five human remains tucked inside the hollow of a massive ancient cedar.

    May 4, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyTrue Crime

  6. State Legislature Grants Cities Local Control

    A landmark bill passes in Olympia, allowing smaller towns to incorporate and manage their own debts, fueling the boom of the 1890s.

    Mar 23, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  7. Federal Ruling Kills Tide Land Speculation

    The Secretary of the Interior rejects the use of 'Valentine Scrip' for public tide lands, dealing a blow to speculators in Seattle and Tacoma.

    Mar 30, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  8. 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

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