The first comprehensive history of the logging railroads in skagit county, washington, usa 9780915370061 by thompson, dennis blake and a great selection of similar new, used and. Washingtonians have coveted the states forests, but they have valued them for widely different reasons. The washington state history book can be accessed online with the information below. Logging historic pacific northwest photos at old oregon. In washington state, clearcutting was once a necessary step in taming the land for habitation and jumpstarting a local economy that would pave the way for development of the pacific northwest. Logging railroads washington state history librarything. Early logging photos show the taming and tarnishing of washington. The recent controversies surrounding washington states forests are a reflection of this natural resources long, complex history. A vision to share loggings history originally published february 22, 2005 at 12. See more ideas about old photos, big tree and pictures. Apr 18, 2012 this squamish historical society video documentary traces the evolution of logging on the west coast from the early days using animal power, to the era of the steam donkey and railway logging. Labbe collection of logging and railroad photographs, 18922010 all branches and facilities of the washington state archives are closed until at least may 5th. Amazing vintage photographs document logging and lumber activities in the pacific.
Kennedy, who graduated from the university of washington college of forestry in 1945 majoring in logging engineering. By 1910, washington was the nations largest lumberproducing state, and the industry employed almost twothirds of the states wage earners. In some cases, only thumbnail small images are available when you are outside the library of congress because the item is rights restricted or has not been evaluated for rights restrictions. Washington state nonfiction by seattlenonficlibrarians a staffcreated list. The dense forests of spruce, hemlock, cedar, and douglas fir attracted loggers and mill operators and at the turn of the twentieth century, communities such as aberdeen, hoquiam, cosmopolis, and montesano flourished. Washington state history railroad bridge train truck evergreen state train times train pictures old trains le far west historical society washington state historical society mountain timber co. Early washington and the logging and timber industry american. Some material on the pacific northwest and washington state. Grays harbor county takes its name from the broad, shallow bay that drains five rivers in southwest washington. History of the washington state library wa secretary of.
University of washington libraries digital collections. Washingtonians have coveted the state s forests, but they have valued them for widely different reasons. Logging railroads in skagit county by dennis blake thompson published by northwest short line 1989. In bookloving seattle, these 10 works from the last decade by authors from washington state speak volumes about who we are and where we live. On that day, midwestern lumber magnate frederick weyerhaeuser purchased 900,000 acres of land from the northern pacific railroad in the largest private land transaction in american history to that point in time. Washington state nonfiction by seattlenonficlibrarians a staff created list. Classics in washington history the state library is delighted to present classics in washington history. The student edition places the states historical events in the larger context of our nations history. A survey of japanese immigration and japanese american community building, with a strong focus on california. Logging camps and mill towns in western washington were rough and. As the states largest nonfederal landowner, dnr plays a pivotal role in washington states timber economy and the future of its forest. Jun 11, 2012 on january 3, 1900, the timber industry in washington underwent one of the biggest changes in its history. Classics in washington history this digital collection of fulltext books brings together rare, out of print titles for easy access by students, teachers, genealogists and historians.
My father worked for a company in the willamette valley of oregon who bought these exact off highway trucks from kenworth in 19378 for their new all truck operation at that time switching from rail logging to trucks. The amazing history of logging in the united states. For more information, please visit our page regarding the closure. This digital collection of fulltext books brings together rare, out of print titles for easy access by students, teachers, genealogists and historians. Visit washington s early years through the lives of the men and women who lived and worked in washington. Our team and the timeline community scour history for the most arresting and. As a preservation measure, we generally do not serve. Literature can get readers through the hardest of times. The burly woodsman who attaks the diminutive pine of the east must experience remorse, as would a strong man who made war upon a boy, but the redwood is something to compel his respect. Logging camps and mill towns in western washington were rough and tumble places where mostly single men worked 10hour days, made decent pay. Roosevelts good friend gifford pinchot, chief of the u.
The evergreen state is the nations leader producer. Despite the importance of logging to washington states heritage, there is little information on the life in. The begins of the logging industry in washington state. The outline for this book is based on washington s new essential academic learning requirements for social studies and teaches civics, history, geography, and economics. Pacific northwest became the logging center hub of the united states. The timber harvest report is based on receipts we gather from the washington state department of revenue. On january 3, 1900, the timber industry in washington underwent one of the biggest changes in its history. The collections emphasize rare and unique materials.
Since the 18th century, the pacific northwest has been associated with vast forests and the lumber industry. High climbing and tall timber, included a 1920s silent film on the old days of the schafer brothers logging company of aberdeen. The threehour program, called logging in washington. Buy products related to history logging products and see what customers say about history. Washington state history bellingham washington paul bunyan state of oregon wa state got wood historical images pacific northwest fairy tales.
Washington state pioneer life database a collection of writings, diaries, letters, and. Washington state archives, digital archives title info. Our state has had quite a fascinating history from these worldchanging inventions and notable firsts to all kinds of milestone events, the northwest region has evolved significantly over the preceding years. This logging photo is a bit older than most, and is recreated from a boudoir card image printed and sold by isaac g. Carefully restored historic photos of northwest logging from the 1890s through the 1930s. The kenworth company of washington state was established to build heavy logging trucks in the early 1930s. In the woods of washington and oregon peter j brix, bryan penttila, beverly warrenleigh on. History of the washington state library wa secretary of state. Apr 02, 2014 washington states slippery rules on logging it wasnt unusual that the department of natural resources had allowed logging around the hazel slopeeven though it was known to be unstable. Pacific northwest logging camp life 18501940 a collection.
Not even game 1 of the world series could keep nearly 75 people from attending thursday nights logging history event at the state archives in olympia. Learn more about the history and culture of washington state with these recently published. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781. This squamish historical society video documentary traces the evolution of logging on the west coast from the early days using animal power, to the era of the steam donkey and railway logging. In 2001 the museum opened a history lab with several interactive exhibits designed for middle school students. The son of a log truck driver, lemonds first tasted the danger and grueling conditions of work in the woods during two summers spent as a choker setterwhich quickly cured him of any desire to leave college for the life of a logger. Did you know about any of these lesser known facts from washingtons past. Exploring the history of washingtons forests a curriculum project for washington schools developed by connie y. Jan 26, 2019 logging camps and mill towns in western washington were rough and tumble places where mostly single men worked 10hour days, made decent pay and had few things to spend it on. Along with a companion volume, the brix logging story. Washington state historical society mountain timber co. This photo, taken around 1905, shows a giant fir tree at the monroe logging company in carnation, king county. Forest service, would become a central figure in washington business and politics over the early years of the 1900s. Helens erupted in 1980, the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in u.
This is a unique book, both in its tone and its subject matter. Dnrs pivotal role in washington states forest economy dnr manages 2. This museum contains paintings, artifacts, and other materials related to the history of washington s forests and the logging industry. The outline for this book is based on washingtons new essential academic learning requirements for social studies and teaches civics, history, geography, and economics. What is covered hstaa 432, history of washington state and the pacific northwest is. Jan 17, 2018 in washington state, clearcutting was once a necessary step in taming the land for habitation and jumpstarting a local economy that would pave the way for development of the pacific northwest. The washington journey is a 7th grade history textbook. The recent controversies surrounding washington state s forests are a reflection of this natural resources long, complex history.
Early logging photos show the taming and tarnishing of. Final 15 minutes of the ring of fire movie is now on the site. For a very personal and human view of washingtons timber industry, when. Washington state history bellingham washington paul bunyan state of oregon wa state got wood historical images pacific northwest fairy tales logging camp cooks grit and grace vintage images vintage food before us cooking tools historical society outdoor cooking back in the day the voice. Washington states slippery rules on logging features. History of the washington state library in honor of the washington territorial library collections 160th anniversary, the state library and office of the secretary of state have featured library history articles at their respective blogs. Davidson who at the time had arguably the largest photo business in oregon. May 27, 2006 grays harbor county takes its name from the broad, shallow bay that drains five rivers in southwest washington. These 10 rare photos show wisconsins logging history like never before at the turn of the 20th century, logging and forest products were wisconsins number one industry. Highlead logging on the olympic peninsula 1920s1930s.
The logging industry was fickle and once the most easily cleared and accessible forests were logged and expansion. First using the rivers and then extending the railroads, logging in northern wisconsin employed tens of thousands of men, created jobs and was the forerunner to the paper industry thats one of the states most important today. In the woods of washington and oregon, it comprises a remarkable visual and verbal archive of a period when our ancestors created good, viable lives by working hard in local woods and waters. He helped the author as a pine logging consultant and supplied many of the pictures. Mar 16, 2015 the begins of the logging industry in washington state. The hidden history of western washington logging camps. Logging histories of five prominent pine tree gyppos by eugene m. Initial logging enterprises in mid1800s washington existed to supply timber to californias gold rush and the population growth it precipitated.
In the early 1890s, about a third of washingtons population worked in logging camps, sawmills, shingle mills, and in factories making wooden. Dec 23, 2019 literature can get readers through the hardest of times. James lemonds has lived most of his life in castle rock, washington, a logging town in the shadow of mount st. A vision to share loggings history the seattle times. The industry quickly moved and expanded throughout washington and oregon and the timber harvest rate changed exponentially from 5% to 50% a year between 1945 and 1970. Washington states slippery rules on logging features the.
Click on the link and use the login information provided to access the text. History of washington state and the pacific northwest center for. In the aftermath, there was both state and federal concern over the consequences. The book provides an indepth look at the history of largescale logging. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Logging histories of five prominent pine tree gyppos by. This railroad website was created in december, 2003. The book a demonstration in print also points up chain saw use in. In washington state, clearcutting was once a necessary step in taming the.
The first comprehensive history of the logging railroads in skagit county, washington, usa 9780915370061 by thompson, dennis blake and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Tall trees, tough men vivid, anecdotal history of logging and logdriving. Photo courtesy mohai, seattle historical society collection, image. There are many many photos of shay locomotives, some of heisler and climax locomotives in use. See more ideas about pacific northwest, old photos and old trees. Two paperback books for the course are available for purchase at the. Chiang with michael reese center for the study of the pacific northwest university of washington departmen t of history. Logging fine art prints of historical photos from the pacific northwest. First using the rivers and then extending the railroads, logging in northern wisconsin employed tens of thousands of men, created jobs and was the forerunner to the paper. This site features materials such as photographs, maps, newspapers, posters, reports and other media from the university of washington libraries, university of washington faculty and departments, and organizations that have participated in partner projects with the uw libraries. Washington states slippery rules on logging it wasnt unusual that the department of natural resources had allowed logging around the hazel slopeeven though it was known to be unstable. The student edition places the state s historical events in the larger context of our nations history. The washington journey 7th grade gibbs smith education. The last northwest washington state narrow gauge logging railroad, 19211948 with a supplement on the diamond match company priest lake railroad.
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