Dispatch article that ran July 22, 1954.
It reads: The third Swan Lake schoolhouse on the day of school let out in 1901 is seen with parents and children gathered there for hte occasion.
Fourth row: Mrs. …

Early on logging was done by rail. Locomotives came steaming in to pick up the lumber, like these Weyerhaeuser Timber Company locomotives. If you want to see some of these old trails up close,  Mount Rainier …

I love this photo because of the incredibly creepy, and realistic bear masks. I’m not sure what production required bears, candy cane sticks, and girls is summer dresses, but I wish I’d seen in.
My best …

The photo isn’t super clear, but you can see the what looks sidewalks going in on Mashell Ave. in front of the Redman Hall (now the approximately where Jebinos parking lot is now.). Across the …

Pictured here are the first busses that ran from the Tacoma Eastern Depot in Ashford to Mt. Rainier.
People could also get a good look at the mountain from the air too. The first airplane flights …

This photo was labeled Alder sheep ranch. Sheep back in the early 1900s could supply a number of things to a family. From these sheep the household could have obtained:
• Food.  Lamb comes from a …

This photo of Paradise Valley was taken by an Eatonville family in August 1898. The mountain hasn’t changed much in the last 120 years, but not so back on lower ground. The Spanish-American War was taking place and …

I’m not sure who these kids are outside the Eatonville Gymnasium, but they look like they’ve been caught in the act of something fun. If you know who these young guys are, please speak up.
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Willie Boettcher showing off a little on the streets of Alder (I previously had posted it was Elbe) in front of the railroad depot. He has at least one fan.
If you look closely, you can see …

Here’s a great lineup of some of the Williams clan — an Eatonville pioneer family. Left to right is Tom Williams, Nate Williams, Hazel Williams and Clyde Williams.
Photo courtesy of Rich Williams.
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