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From Your Corner: Vashon Island

From Your Corner: Vashon Island

Photo courtesy Nancy Raume Carr Vashon Island is a romantic isle in the heart of Puget Sound, located north of Tacoma. No farther than a short ferry trip from away from Ruston or West Seattle, Vashon boasts breathtaking views of water and mountains that can be seen from many parts of it.  Vashon Island offers a wide array of artistic and cultural attractions, including its annual Strawberry Festival, which has been held every year since 1909.  (This year’s festival is…

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Rural heritage, Vashon style

Rural heritage, Vashon style

Whether you’re a Vashon Island resident, from that island or just like to study heritage stuff, you’ll be interested to know that the staff with Washington Rural Heritage recently published a new collection. Vashon Island Heritage is a collection of historic materials documenting the early culture, industry and community life of this island southwest of Seattle. The Vashon Library (which is part of King County Library System) and the Vashon-Maury Island Heritage Association teamed up to work on the project. More info…

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