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Archives spotlights Washington’s logging history Oct. 27

Archives spotlights Washington’s logging history Oct. 27

Logging was one of the major industries that helped put Washington on the map and spurred our economy from its territorial days, into statehood and for many decades afterward. Many Washington communities, especially in the timber-laden western half of the state, owe their early existence to logging and related activities. As part of Washington Archives Month, the State Archives is hosting an event October 27 that looks back at logging in the 20th century. Called “Logging In Washington: High Climbing…

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Hard Times in Washington: Seattle’s Hooverville

Hard Times in Washington: Seattle’s Hooverville

Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives The Great Depression resulted in many homeless people throughout America , including in Seattle. This 1937 shot from the State Library Photograph Collection shows Hooverville, a homeless shantytown south of downtown Seattle. October is Washington Archives Month. This year’s theme is “Hard Times: Struggles, Setbacks, and Recovery in Washington.” If you go to the Washington Archives Month website, you can download the new Archives Month poster. The website features links to free workshops, FAQs,…

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Hard Times in Washington: Putting in a water line

Hard Times in Washington: Putting in a water line

Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives Most of us take it for granted that we have water flowing into our homes, schools, businesses and other locations. But somebody had to build the infrastructure that allows water to travel from reservoirs to various destinations. In this 1925 photo, a City of Spokane Public Works Department crew installs a water line. October is Washington Archives Month.

Hard Times in Washington: Shipwrecks

Hard Times in Washington: Shipwrecks

Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives When you combine miles of coastline with occasionally stormy weather, you’re gonna have shipwrecks once in awhile.  This photo captures the Clipper ship “North Bend” when it ran aground in 1928 on Peacock Spit, near Cape Disappointment. October is Washington Archives Month, and this year’s theme is Washington’s struggles and setbacks over the years and how the people of this state have overcome them.

Hard Times in Washington: Flooding

Hard Times in Washington: Flooding

Photo courtesy of Washington State Archives When you live in a state that receives lots and lots of rain in the lowlands and snow in the mountains, you’re bound to get flooding occasionally. Over the years, many Washingtonians have experienced their share of floods. This 1949 photo shows a flooded road in Clark County. October is Washington Archives Month, and this year’s theme is Washington’s struggles and setbacks over the years and how the people of this state have overcome…

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Hard Times in Washington: Great Seattle Fire

Hard Times in Washington: Great Seattle Fire

Washington might not be as old as most other states, but we’ve had our share of challenging moments, and we’ve shown courage and resilience in getting back on our feet. October is Washington Archives Month, and this year’s theme is Washington’s struggles and setbacks over the years and how the people of this state have overcome them. This photo from the State Archives’ State Library Collection shows a scene from the Great Seattle fire, taken at First Avenue and Madison….

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2010 Archives Month poster now available!

2010 Archives Month poster now available!

If you’re into state history or just like cool posters, you’ll want to get your hands on the new and free 2010 Washington Archives Month poster. Every October, our State Archives co-sponsors Washington Archives Month. This year’s theme is “Hard Times: Struggles, Setbacks, and Recovery in Washington.” If you go to the Archives Month website, you can download the new poster. Among other things, the website features links to free workshops, FAQs, collections of interest and featured photographs. If you’re…

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