Obrazem: Washington Série

Seattle's Greenwood captivates with its blend of old charm and modern flair, featuring a mix of coffee shops, antique stores, and vibrant galleries. Known as "Seattle's hidden treasure," it neighbors Phinney, which boasts a rich history linked to Guy Phinney, a Nova Scotia immigrant. The community thrives on collaboration, exemplified by the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce. With attractions like a world-class zoo and the only Tibetan Buddhist monastery outside Tibet, these neighborhoods offer a unique cultural tapestry.

A beautiful lake surrounded by virgin timber was enough for Dr. Hyacinthe P. Montborne to homestead here in 1884. He set up a shingle mill at Montborne in 1887, at the same time Hugh Walker was setting up a shingle mill in Walker Valley. With the establishment of the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad along the shoreline of Big Lake, the valley began to boom. The Day Lumber Company at Big Lake and the Nelson Neal Lumber Company at Montborne each established lumber mills. Their operations were far-reaching into the vast timberlands. With families homesteading near and far, the Finn Settlement, Ehrlich, Big Lake, Big Rock, and Baker Heights joined Walker Valley and the town of Montborne as communities. The mills are now gone, but the communities in the Big Lake Valley have survived, and generations of families, both old and new, continue to call it home.

Roche Harbor is a historically rich location, once home to the Lummi and Songhees people, and later a British military camp established in 1860. The area was notable for limestone quarrying, which contributed to the development of West Coast cities over 90 years. Today, it remains a popular destination for boating, fishing, and kayaking, serving as a gateway to the scenic American San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands. Its natural beauty and cultural history continue to inspire visitors and poets alike.

Focusing on the Hall Brothers' shipbuilding legacy, the book chronicles their journey from Cohasset, Massachusetts, to the Pacific Coast, detailing the establishment of their shipyard and the construction of 108 vessels. It highlights key milestones, such as Winslow Hall's migration to San Francisco post-Gold Rush and the launch of the Sarah Louise, the first Hall vessel from the West Coast. The narrative spans from the launching of the Annie Gee in 1874 to the five-masted schooner George E. Billings in 1903, showcasing their impact on maritime trade in the region.

The book explores the rich history of Green Lake, a pivotal landmark in Seattle, through a collection of vintage images. It highlights key figures and events, from the first homesteader to the influential Olmsted brothers, showcasing the lake's evolution alongside urban development. The narrative captures the community's recreational spirit and ecological challenges, reflecting on significant moments such as ice-skating and the Aqua Follies. This visual journey offers insight into the enduring values and transformations of the Green Lake neighborhood over 150 years.

The book explores the historical development of Camas, Oregon, founded by Henry Pittock in 1883 as a paper mill site. Named after the Camas lily, significant to the Chinook tribes, the colony thrived on agriculture. Incorporated in 1906 to regulate alcohol during Prohibition, Camas evolved through the mid-20th century as high-tech industries emerged alongside its traditional paper mill. Today, visitors enjoy the town's quaint cafes and antique shops at the Port of Camas, a site that once served as a rough landing amidst dense forests.

The Ballard Locks, a vital component of Seattle's waterways, connect Puget Sound with the city's freshwater lakes. Completed in 1917, they were the largest locks on the West Coast and the second largest in the U.S. after the Panama Canal. Their primary function is to regulate lake levels and facilitate vessel movement. As a major tourist destination, the locks attract over a million visitors each year, who enjoy watching salmon navigate the fish ladder, exploring botanical gardens, and observing a variety of ships in action.

Gig Harbor, located in southern Puget Sound, received its name from the Wilkes Expedition in 1841. History indicates that the captain's gig led the expedition into this small harbor during a storm that came up quite suddenly, hence the name, "Gig." Following the Native Americans, the early settlers were fishermen, farmers, boatbuilders, and lumbermen. Gig Harbor was dependent mostly upon land and water travel until 1940, when the first Narrows Bridge was built; however, it collapsed in less than a year after being built. The replacement bridge was not completed until 1950, but with its construction, Gig Harbor grew very quickly and became a bedroom district of Tacoma and the greater Puget Sound area. Fishing remains one of the mainstays of Gig Harbor commerce, although there are presently no sawmills or lumber mills in the area.

Named for a British sea explorer, Vancouver was conceived in the early 1800s when Lewis and Clark camped at the waterfront and deemed the area ripe for settlement. The Hudson's Bay Company soon established its fur-trading empire here, and "Fort Vancouver" became the commercial center of the area. In 1849 American troops set up Columbia Barracks nearby, establishing the area as a military stronghold. In 1857 the city of Vancouver was incorporated, and gradually became an important industrial and residential city. Vancouver is now a big city, and along with nearby Portland, Oregon, is home to high-tech, maritime, lumber, and manufacturing industries.

Set against the backdrop of the 1960s Space Race, Seattle's ambitious campaign for the 1962 World's Fair transformed the city into a futuristic showcase. With over nine million visitors, the fair featured a vibrant array of exhibits from around the globe, reimagining urban life and technology. Iconic structures like the Space Needle and monorail emerged, leaving a lasting legacy on Seattle's landscape. After the fair, the site evolved into a complex of parks and museums, continuing to enrich the city's culture and community.