Railroad History of Bellingham Bay, Washington
Railroad History of Bellingham Bay, Washington

Author: Neill Mullen

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2014-11-24

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9781505206807

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A detailed account of the building of the first railroads in Washington Territory located in the Pacific Northwest boarded by Canada to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The author spent years collecting newspaper articles of the time and the story is told through the eyes and in the words of those who lived through this period. The focus is on the settlements along the shores of Bellingham Bay. In some ways it is not an easy story to tell. Newspaper accounts of the time were often speculative. In some cases they were used to mislead the public as well as inform them. Rumors abounded; large amounts of money were at stake. Real-estate risk-takers could make and lose fortunes overnight. At the same time editors and reporters of the time tried to second guess just where the railroads would go and what might become the so called "terminus city" for each of the national transcontinental lines building westward, the Northern Pacific, the Canadian Pacific and the Great Northern.

Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington
Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington

Author: Wash Chamber of Commerce [ Bellingham

Publisher: Andesite Press

Published: 2015-08-08

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9781298502117

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Carnival of Speculation
The Carnival of Speculation

Author: Jim Kjeldsen

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-02-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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"The Carnival of Speculation" recounts the history of Bellingham, Washington, named by Capt. George Vancouver in the eighteenth century. The city is geographically isolated and for a long time could be reached only by water. As such, it was prone to financial scams and quirks that make it unique among American cities. Coal mines underlie the city that could cave in an any time, the area once had the largest trees in the world before they were all cut down, the city was known for its salmon canneries before the salmon were all fished out, the paper industry has left behind vast plumes of pollution, and only the local Lummi Nation has prevented further corporate despoilation. Yet, it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. This is its story. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to PNW environmental causes.

Walking Washington's History
Walking Washington's History

Author: Judy Bentley

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2016-04-01

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 0295806672

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Walking Washington’s History: Ten Cities, a follow-up to Judy Bentley’s bestselling Hiking Washington’s History, showcases the state’s engaging urban history through guided walks in ten major cities. Using narrated walks, maps, and historic photographs, Bentley reveals each city’s aspirations. She begins in Vancouver, established as a fur trade emporium on a plain above the Columbia River, and ends with Bellevue, a bedroom community turned edge city. In between, readers crisscross the state, with walks through urban Olympia, Walla Walla, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Bellingham, Yakima, and Spokane. Whether readers pass through these cities as tourists or set out to explore their home terrain, they will discover both the visible and invisible markers of Washington history underfoot.