Lake Whatcom: A History
Timber mills, coal mines and a carnival.In the late 1800s, Lake Whatcom emerged as both the key to the growth of Bellingham, Washington, and a thriving weekend playground. From steamboats plying the lake, transporting both goods and passengers, anglers seeking what was touted as the "finest trout fishing in the world," the lake became central in the daily lives of local residents. Rail and trolley lines constructed along the shoreline supported the timber and coal mining industries and a popular amusement park drew crowds of adventure seekers.Join author H. Leon Greene as he explores the development of Lake Whatcom and how it shaped life in the region today.

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Lake Whatcom: A History
Timber mills, coal mines and a carnival.In the late 1800s, Lake Whatcom emerged as both the key to the growth of Bellingham, Washington, and a thriving weekend playground. From steamboats plying the lake, transporting both goods and passengers, anglers seeking what was touted as the "finest trout fishing in the world," the lake became central in the daily lives of local residents. Rail and trolley lines constructed along the shoreline supported the timber and coal mining industries and a popular amusement park drew crowds of adventure seekers.Join author H. Leon Greene as he explores the development of Lake Whatcom and how it shaped life in the region today.

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Lake Whatcom: A History

Lake Whatcom: A History

by H. Leon Greene
Lake Whatcom: A History

Lake Whatcom: A History

by H. Leon Greene

Overview

Timber mills, coal mines and a carnival.In the late 1800s, Lake Whatcom emerged as both the key to the growth of Bellingham, Washington, and a thriving weekend playground. From steamboats plying the lake, transporting both goods and passengers, anglers seeking what was touted as the "finest trout fishing in the world," the lake became central in the daily lives of local residents. Rail and trolley lines constructed along the shoreline supported the timber and coal mining industries and a popular amusement park drew crowds of adventure seekers.Join author H. Leon Greene as he explores the development of Lake Whatcom and how it shaped life in the region today.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781467155533
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 04/22/2024
Series: Brief History
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

H. Leon Greene is a retired cardiologist and emeritus professor of medicine at the University of Washington. Author of hundreds of medical scientific papers, more than thirty book chapters and four previous books, he lives in Silver Beach, one of the areas surrounding Lake Whatcom. His interest in accurate history now extends to the description of his own neighborhood.

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