Blewett was a town in Chelan County, Washington, United States.The small mining town was established on the west side of Peshastin Creek in the foothills of the Wenatchee Mountains in the mid-1870s. The first mining claims were filed in 1874, and a stamp mill followed by 1878. A wagon road to Cle Elum was completed in 1879. The community was originally called Werner with the establishment …
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The Town of Index is a riverside hamlet in the shadow of 5,979-foot Mount Index in Snohomish County. It is hemmed in by the north fork of the Skykomish River along its southern boundary, and by a steep granite cliff, the Town Wall (1,000 elev.), at its northern edge. The area was home to the Skykomish People before European immigrants came to ...
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Summary Records of a Tacoma, Washington union of Mine, Mill and Smelter workers relating to grievances and negotiations, arbitration of several grievances, agreements Repository University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections Special Collections University of Washington Libraries Box 352900 Seattle, WA 98195-2900 Telephone: 206-543-1929
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Aera International LLC. Washington (state) Affiliated Resources. Multnomah. Agri-Tool & Supply, LLC. Washington (state) Aiken-Ford Lumber, Co. Lane. Air Systems Sales & Rentals.
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It is difficult to imagine the development of Seattle and the rest of Washington without the presence of the logging industry. It didn't take long for the California Gold Rush to expose the need for a steady, good supply of lumber. Starting in the 1850s, the area around the Puget Sound served this need.
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The state of Washington has had less historical mining activity than the other western states. Somewhat minor production of gold and silver is credited to the state's few districts, with a few districts producing commercial quantities of coal. Most of the notable towns are in the central part of the state in Kittitas and Snohomish counties.
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1943 The history of radiation control in the state of Washington must begin with the Hanford project in eastern Washington. In 1943 the first of nine ... 1962 The N.S. Savannah visits Seattle as part of the World's Fair. An extensive ... 2003 Dawn Mining Company mill building and process tanks demolished and
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All 744 mines in Snohomish County, Washington. Mineral Gorge Mining & Devel. Co. Mineral Survey No. 240. Western Mining History is your source for over 116,000 mines in the western states.
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The records of the Royal Development Company document the operations of the Trinity Mine, located in the Chiwawa mining district in Chelan County, Washington. The records span the period 1923-1946 with the bulk of materials dated pre-1936. Timesheets and payroll records, daily, shift, and mill reports, supply and tally books, maps, and plans ...
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Only a small sign, DMC, points the way to the Dawn Mining Company mill site off State Highway 231 just south of Ford. (ALAN BERNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES) Marsha Wynecoop, left, mother Marian, sons Vern and Fred all worked in the mine except mom.
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Mining Regulations in Washington David K. Norman Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources PO Box 47007; Olympia, WA 98504-7007 360-902-1439; [email protected] The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) administers the Surface Mining Act, a reclamation law that requires a permit for each mine that meets the definition
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Summary. This collection documents logging activities and shingle mill operations around Washington State. The photographs date from around 1888 to 1940 and depict individuals, equipment and operations at the Grady Lake and Marona shingle mills, and Jameson and Tate logging camps. There are also a few images of local buildings and construction ...
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Washington State had long understood unions. The Knights of Labor had been active in Seattle, Tacoma, and Spokane in the 1880s but were soon eclipsed by unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor (AFL). During the first two decades of the twentieth century there were few cities in the United States more tightly unionized than Seattle.
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Historical Records of Washington State: Records and Papers held at Repositories THE WASHINGTON STATE HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD RICHARD C. BERNER, Seattle ALBERT H. CULVERWELL, Spokane EARL T. GLAUERT, Ellensburg HOWARD LOVERING, Seattle SIDNEY F. McALPIN, Olympia Chairman JAMES D. MOORE, Mount Vernon NANCY B. PRYOR, …
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Bodie Mine, Wauconda Mining District, Okanogan County, Washington Fritz E. Wolff, Matthew I. Brookshier, Donald T. McKay, Jr., and David K. Norman Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources PO Box 47007; Olympia, WA 98504-7007 INTRODUCTION The Washington State Department of Natural Resources
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Moran Brothers sold mining machinery and mill and engine supplies. Western Machinery specialized in lumber mill engines, boilers, and saws. The fishing industry reported a healthy $25 million in capital. Seattle's trade with Asia, nonexistent five years earlier, was worth more than $15 million a year by 1900.
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CRESS 201?15: Tacoma Mill Company's Mills at Tacoma, Washington. (nitrate available) CRESS 211214: Modern log camp. Cars are supplies with hot and cold water, shower baths, laundry tubs, steam heat and electric light. Clear Lake Lumber Co. CRESS …
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Permit information for the lot, (Block 253 A, Lots 21-22-23), although tied to an alternate address, suggests very strongly that the front wing of the building was initially designed in 1953 by architect Ibsen Nelsen for the Mill and Mine Supply Company and that …
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Utilizing the highest quality timber and the best pricing we cut, mill and drill to your mine's specs. Mine shaft guides are dried, bundled and wrapped so they arrive in great condition. You can rely on PacWest for timely delivery, and quality standards that provide stability and safety in all your mine applications.
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The Washington State Gold Rush began in 1873, when gold was discovered at Swauk Creek. This discovery came after more than a decade of unsuccessful mining in the region. Gold was discovered in every Washington county at the height of the Gold Rush. Panning continues throughout Washington State today and some places in the state produce good ...
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Dun & Bradstreet gathers Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills business information from trusted sources to help you understand company performance, growth potential, and competitive pressures. View 108 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills company profiles below. …
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Thirty-two miles northwest of Winthrop, Washington, in the valley of Mill Creek, 3 miles northwest of the Cascade Divide is the skeleton remains of the Azurite Mine. This legendary mine was the scene of activity which commenced in 1915, gradually building to a …
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Atlas Mine & Mill Supply, Inc. has been serving the mining industry for over 40 years. We offer excellent values in good used mining and milling equipment from our extensive inventory. We have everything you need for all your underground mining and ore processing requirements, including …
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Map of Principal Mining Districts and Railway Lines connecting to Spokane, WA c. 1905, courtesy of the Washington State Historical Society Throughout the latter half of the 19 th century, the region continued to grow and the rise of mining, agriculture, timber, and trade further inland created the need for another supply and residential center.
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A pound of uranium sold for $7.10 in 2000. Today it's priced at around $90 a pound. "People are just crazy about uranium right now," says Chuck Gulick, an Eastern Washington state mine ...
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The newest thing at Mill Outlet Lumber is Kiln dried select appearance Alaskan Yellow Cedar decking. We have a complete offering of sizes in 5/4 x4, 5/4×6, 2×4 and 2×6 and lengths from 8′-20′ long. Yellow cedar is strong and resits rot fungus and insects even better than Western red cedar and at a lower price. Left to weather naturally ...
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YEARS. IN BUSINESS. (800) 357-1793. 2226 Eastlake Ave E # 58. Seattle, WA 98102. OPEN NOW. From Business: We have been in business for 21 years providing quality stairs, cabinets, doors, and millwork design and installations throughout the Great Northwest. 11. Bush Woodcraft.
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Washington Prospectors Mining Association. The Washington Prospectors Mining Association (WPMA) is the largest non-profit small scale mining association in the State of Washington. We have an urgent need for a volunteer to run the South Sound Meeting. Our current leader has moved out of town. He is nearly 3 hours away just can not do it anymore.
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Visit our Seattle Store 2720 NE 115th St., Seattle, WA 98125 (206) 364-1440 Rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, books, tools, specimens and classes for all ages
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The Wrigleys built a steam-powered mill on the site that would eventually become the small mining town, and the mine's estimated net worth in 1903 was $1.5 million—an eye-popping sum at the time. Abandoned places in Washington image by Alouqua_Billie via TripAdvisor
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Mining Equipment, Tools, Books, Purchase Gold and Silver Gold adventures of all types. Riverside, WA: Prospector Ed Mining Center Riverside, WA Open part time during the summer only: Roy, WA: Rocker Box P.O. Box 1146 Roy, WA 98580 Tel: [email protected]: Prospecting equipment: Seattle, WA: Alpha Faceting Supply 1408 4th Ave #200 Seattle, WA ...
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