-
Subscribe
Subscribed
Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
This image was recently donated to the Eatonville Historical Society. It was taken by photographer C. Kinsey in August 1926 of the “Big Incline” at Pacific National Lumber Company in National, Wash. There were a number of logging accidents every year in the area. This incline looks dangerous even without loggers using it. Photo courtesy…
Harnessing the power of free flowing water using a water wheels played an important part in people’s daily lives for centuries. They were used for everything from milling flour to hammering wrought iron, to bringing water to a mill pond. I’m not sure what this one in Eatonville was used for, but thanks to the Haynes…
As a new bakery is moving into Eatonville, and we’re waiting to see what calorie-filled wonders they’ll have for sale, I thought picture would be appropriate. You’re look at the inside of Chanley Cahamberlain’s (half brother of Nate Williams) Bakery. It store was in the Kneip Building — currently Postnet on Mashell Ave. I love…
This picture of Anne (Christensen) Haynes, (born 1892) was taken probably in the 40s judging by the make of her iron. Anne married Otto Haynes (a son of 1914 Ashford pioneer Paul Haynes). Otto was the fire warden and in 1934 he and sons Elwin and Arndon ran the Haynes Shake Mill outside Eatonville. Most of…
This early photograph shows Martin Carlson at his Mount Vernon farm a couple years before he moved to Alder. Carl Linden says, “Left to right — Martin’s wife, Elsa, holding Margaret, Helen, Ruth, Einar, David and the man is unknown to me, probably a hired hand for the haying. Three more girls were born after that…in…
I believe this photo was taken in the early 40s because of the make of the trucks and also because the new Roxy (the one that stands today) was built in 1942. This is one of the University of Washington’s photos, and if you’d like to see more, or order a print of it, you…
A postcard sent to Marie Lutkins (daughter of Henry Lutkins), January 23, 1913, from Peggy. Sounds like Peggy has a sense of humor when she talks about “old maids”. The two women sounds like good friends — Peggy in Alder and Marie in Elbe. This was probably written with a fountain pen. Lewis Edson Waterman,…
Fabulous shot of a fleet of Kelly Springfield Trucks operated by Griffith & Greaber logging out of Eatonville. This photo is worth clicking on to enlarge to see the incredible detail. The trucks look pretty primitive compared to the trucks of today, but look at the size of the logs they’re hauling. Courtesy the Jack…
Marie Lutkens Drussel, the daughter of Henry Lutkens, was one of the pioneering families of Elbe. Here’s a postcard sent to her from her sister Minnie. The postcard is dated 1910, and was probably stamped by the Alder postmaster at the time Martin Hotes. The post office was seven miles outside Eatonville on the north…
Eatonville was a logging town for decades. And you can still see guys in rubber suspenders and cork boots around town. There are no end to amazing “old timey” Eatonville logging shots. Here’s one labeled “logging the canyon”. Maybe up near Canyon Road? And the gentleman 2nd to the left if Robert McGilivery. Despite the…
Students of Eatonville were putting out the “Cruiser” news for decades. Here’s a sample of a page from January 28, 1931. Honor roll that year included: Seniors: Nancie Auvil, Agnes Blau, Shirley Hecht, Olga Overlie, Iris Swanson, Geraldine Savlick Juniors: Billy Mukai, George Snow, Leon Wheeler, Elsie Beottcher Sophmore: Anita Hyde Freshman: Nell Van Eaton, Ann…
Here is a timeline of Eatonville’s lumber past. It was created by the Eatonville History Project, a group of local individuals working to connect Eatonville students with their local history. Keep and eye out for more fun educational materials are on the horizon. Image courtesy The Eatonville History Project. Click on image to enlarge.
Eatonville To Rainier 