The Best in Snohomish County: A Glimpse of the Snohomish Hotel
For the weary traveler of the 19th-century Snohomish frontier, Isaac Cathcart promised 'first class board' and spirits superior to anything north of San Francisco.
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Snohomish House, Snohomish City, W.T. This hotel is the best in Snohomish County, in every respect. First-class board is always furnished at moderate rates. The bar is supplied with the best wines and liquors north of San Francisco, and a first-class billiard table is provided to accommodate the patrons of this house. — Isaac Cathcart, Proprietor.
“The bar is supplied with the best wines and liquors north of San Francisco.”
Long before Snohomish became a destination for antique shops and boutiques, the Snohomish House was the vital hub for pioneers and laborers. The promise of 'moderate rates' and 'first-class board' highlights the perennial struggle of housing and hospitality in a growing river town—a local echo of the ongoing modern conversation regarding affordability and development in historic districts.
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