From the inauspicious beginnings in 1884 of a town named Bug; the two communities of Sedro and Woolley grew together; consolidated in 1898 by a lifeline of three railways: the Seattle Northern; Seattle International; and Fairhaven Southern. Nestled in the beautiful Skagit Valley; Sedro-Woolley was carved out of the rich forest that; along with the discovery of a coal vein north of the city; cemented the areas prosperity and attracted the first hardy frontier residents.Using more than 200 vintage photographs; this volume depicts the early settlers; businesses; homes; and churches of Sedro-Woolley. Other historic images depict changes in local transportation; from the only early means of travel available-the canoe-to the eventual trains that arrived three times a day and fostered commerce and community. Many of the images collected here were taken by the noted photographer Darius Kinsey and his wife Tabitha; who were residents of Sedro-Woolley at the turn of the century.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. My roots are deep in Walton County. It is ...By BrownsugarMy roots are deep in Walton County. It is the place both my parents and their parents grew up and where I was born. Although I lived there only until the age of four. Some names and faces I was able to recognize. Accolades for the vision to publish this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Walton Cty is on my bucket listBy Lenore IversonThis is where my family is from... wanting to know more about Walton County even saw some relatives in the pictures!
