If you were around in the area in the 70s and 80s, then you are familiar with Moore family. The Moore Family Mountain Crafts in Ashford, Washington provided a place for a multitude of talented …
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Walter Ashford on old road E. of Ashford
Walter Ashford is riding his horse and wagon down on a dirt road east of Ashford.
The town as named after Walter Ashford in 1905.
Photos courtesy of Gary and Debbie Saint.
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These photos taken of Kneip’s Trucking don’t show Eatonville at its best, but you do get a glimpse of 1956 Mashell Ave. If you would like a little background on the business, just click HERE.
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This wonderful shot of a crew at the Pacific National Lumber Co. was taken by Kinsey in the early 1900s. A few things to note:
Not much safety equipment back then. No hard hats to be …
The Eatonville School District has come a long way in the last 100+ years. This was Eatonville’s first schoolhouse. You can find it today at Glacier View Park.
Here is some information about the little school house …
Joe Larin captured this group cleaning up at the Mashel Prairie Indian Cemetery Shaker Church. Anyone have any names?
The Indian Henry grave monument is there today in La Grande, Wash.
This isn’t something new to Eatonville. In …
Barneey’s
Barneey’s has recently exchanged hands again. Thought it might be a good time to post a shot of the early days — probably the early 60s based on the cars.
Matchbook cover from Barneey’s Motel and Restaurant.
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[…] history of National is closely connected with that of Ashford,” says the authors of History of South Eastern Pierce County. “The coming of the […]
[…] was first known at Succotash Valley, named by the Indians, but was later called Ashford after Walter Ashford — one of the early settlers. (per History of Southeastern Pierce […]
[…] town of Ashford, Wash., was named after Walter Ashford in 1905. Here he is with this family at their […]