The Industrial Rebirth of Mukilteo
Despite the regional economic downturn, one investor is transforming the waterfront into a bustling industrial center.
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Notwithstanding the complaint all over the Sound of the extreme scarcity of money and the hard times, the energy displayed by M. V. B. Stacy since he secured control of the Mukilteo property is infusing life into that place, starting up permanent improvements and bringing many people there, who will no doubt ere long improve many of the great natural advantages of that place as a business centre. Among the business changes that have taken place there recently may be noted the lease to Jackson, Meyers & Co., the pioneer salmon canning company of the Sound, of the fishery and ground for their canning establishment for ten years from date. The cannery will be immediately started and will add a number of laborers to the town. The Mukilteo Lumber Co. has been sold to Coleman, Baker and Klumman, who are now manufacturing a good quality of lumber. They also have a good fleet of boats and barges which they will run in connection with their shipping business.
“Notwithstanding the complaint all over the Sound of the extreme scarcity of money and the hard times, the energy displayed... is infusing life into that place.”
Mukilteo's transformation from a struggling site to an industrial hub during a period of 'hard times' echoes the ongoing economic pivots seen in Snohomish County, where regional industry and development are constantly balanced against broader market volatility.
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