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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15BZ_old-telegraph-road_Bellingham-WA.html
Penetrating northward through this point, toward wilderness areas of British Columbia and Alaska, a telegraph line was partially built in 1865-1867 to connect New York with London via the Bering Strait Cable and a line across Russia. A single-wire…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14RT_interurban-trolley_Lynnwood-WA.html
Trolley Car 55 is a 1907 Interurban single-ended, wood framed electric rail car that was constructed by the Niles Carbody Works and delivered to the Seattle-Everett Traction Company in 1910. The Interurban Rail Line provided commuter service from …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14RS_humble-house_Lynnwood-WA.html
The park site's original residence was built in 1919 by the Puget Mill Company, and first owned by Joseph R. and Harriet B. Holt. In 1934, wanting to "live in the country," Mildred and Albert Humble and their two daughters, Janice and Mary, traded…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14RR_alderwood-manor-heritage-cottage_Lynnwood-WA.html
This cottage was built in 1917 by the Puget Mill Company as a residence for the superintendent of the 33-acre Alderwood Manor Demonstration Farm. F.C. McClane was the superintendent until the Company closed the Demonstration Farm in 1933. The prop…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14RQ_wickers-building_Lynnwood-WA.html
Built by the Puget Mill Company in 1919, this grocery and supply store was located on the North Trunk Road in Alderwood Manor (now 196th Street SW in Lynnwood). The Main Store was a familiar landmark half-way between Seattle and Everett to passeng…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13YH_crown-zellerbach-employee-world-war-ii-memorial_Camas-WA.html
In honor of the employees from this division who gave their lives while serving in the armed forces during World War II.Curtin P Barnett · James F Hagensen · Thelma A Rancore · Jimmie Clark Berg · Wayne A Harwood &middo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13XC_beacon-rock_Stevenson-WA.html
Beacon Rock was first described and named by Captains Lewis and Clark October 31, 1805, enroute to the Pacific Ocean.
Henry J. Biddle purchased Beacon Rock in 1915 to preserve it for posterity and completed the trail in 1918. His son Spencer an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13TE_the-lone-tree_Olympia-WA.html
A seedling from the Gray's Harbor "Lone Tree"which served as a maritime beacon since itguided Captain Robert Gray into the harbor in 1792.Placed in honor of Charles Tallmadge Conoverpatriot, historian and writer, who dedicated his life to the deve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13CK_camas-washougal-war-memorial_Camas-WA.html
This memorial is dedicated to all servicemen from the Camas-Washougal area who have died as a result of hostile action since the beginning of the Vietnam War.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13B7_the-first-school-in-camas_Camas-WA.html
The first school in Camas (La Camas) was built prior to 1882. It was replaced by a four room school (with inside plumbing) in 1886. The first school remained on the school grounds until 1907. In 1907 the then Columbia River Paper Company gave the …