Comments for Snohomish: Then and Now http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org Repeat Photographs of Places and Scenes from Early Snohomish by Warner Blake Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:44:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Ferguson Cottage, circa 1900-2007 by pat wood http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2009/02/ferguson-cottage-circa-1900-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-407 pat wood Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:44:08 +0000 http://www.earlysnohomish.com/weblog/?p=55#comment-407 seems Hiel Barnes was most likely separated or divorced and not widowed 1910. Appears that his wife, Mary F, goes back to San Joaquin Co, Cal where she had family. She still appears to be living in 1920. I've been trying to unravel the McDonald family and I believe they were shown in Danville, VT 1850. The oldest child of John & Honora (Carty?) McDonald may be the Ellen McDonald born in Quebec City (bapt 11 July 1833 Notre Dame). I see most of the family showing up in Cal. on later census, many of them in San Joaquin Co, including the parents, dau Margaret (marr. William Fisher), dau Emma (married J.Hubbard), dau Catherine (married Samuel Blakely), son Cynon and others. seems Hiel Barnes was most likely separated or divorced and not widowed 1910. Appears that his wife, Mary F, goes back to San Joaquin Co, Cal where she had family. She still appears to be living in 1920. I’ve been trying to unravel the McDonald family and I believe they were shown in Danville, VT 1850. The oldest child of John & Honora (Carty?) McDonald may be the Ellen McDonald born in Quebec City (bapt 11 July 1833 Notre Dame). I see most of the family showing up in Cal. on later census, many of them in San Joaquin Co, including the parents, dau Margaret (marr. William Fisher), dau Emma (married J.Hubbard), dau Catherine (married Samuel Blakely), son Cynon and others.

]]> Comment on Snohomish Police Department, Part 4: In the News by warner http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/11/snohomish-police-department-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-395 warner Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:46:02 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=557#comment-395 Thanks for writing Cristy. I don't know about other historians, but for me to use the "circa" with a date, means a ten year window, five on either side. Second, according to the record we have at the Society, Wilbur Ellis joined in 1956, which means he would have attended the academy as a member of the force -- on the city's dime -- as they still do today. Third, dating the photograph 1960 would conflict with the fact that Delbert Mitchell was dismissed from the force in 1959. Finally, I noted on the Facebook page mentioned, an attempt to identify the unknown officer -- any and all help is appreciated. I checked with three former members of the department and none could identify him. Thanks for writing Cristy.
I don’t know about other historians, but for me to use the “circa” with a date, means a ten year window, five on either side.
Second, according to the record we have at the Society, Wilbur Ellis joined in 1956, which means he would have attended the academy as a member of the force — on the city’s dime — as they still do today.
Third, dating the photograph 1960 would conflict with the fact that Delbert Mitchell was dismissed from the force in 1959.
Finally, I noted on the Facebook page mentioned, an attempt to identify the unknown officer — any and all help is appreciated. I checked with three former members of the department and none could identify him.

]]> Comment on Snohomish Police Department, Part 4: In the News by Cristy Gillespie http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/11/snohomish-police-department-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-394 Cristy Gillespie Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:13:06 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=557#comment-394 The circa 1955 picture posted of the Snohomish Officers is more like 1960 according to Faye Pettibone, Officer Ellis' daughter. She stated that her father didn't graduate from the academy intil 1958. You should visit the facebook page...You Know You're from Snohomish When... It could be another research tool :o). Cristy The circa 1955 picture posted of the Snohomish Officers is more like 1960 according to Faye Pettibone, Officer Ellis’ daughter. She stated that her father didn’t graduate from the academy intil 1958.
You should visit the facebook page…You Know You’re from Snohomish When…
It could be another research tool :o ).

Cristy

]]> Comment on Snohomish Police Department by warner http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/08/snohomish-police-department/comment-page-1/#comment-352 warner Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:18:02 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=527#comment-352 Thanks for your note Bob. Wish every attempt at a repeat photograph had such a clear marker as this one ... and no trees! Thanks for your note Bob. Wish every attempt at a repeat photograph had such a clear marker as this one … and no trees!

]]> Comment on Snohomish Police Department by Robert Knight http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/08/snohomish-police-department/comment-page-1/#comment-350 Robert Knight Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:05:20 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=527#comment-350 Notice to the right upper corner of both photographs the steeple on St. John's Episcopal Church. Notice to the right upper corner of both photographs the steeple on St. John’s Episcopal Church.

]]> Comment on The First Airplane Flight (and Crash) in Snohomish by The Great Fire of 1911 | Snohomish: Then and Now http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/04/flight/comment-page-1/#comment-333 The Great Fire of 1911 | Snohomish: Then and Now Tue, 17 May 2011 16:40:32 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=484#comment-333 [...] Douglas came to Snohomish with the intention of capturing the Wiseman airplane flight on May 7th, the subject of our past two articles. However, Douglas was still in town when the fire broke out early in the morning of May 30, 1911, [...] [...] Douglas came to Snohomish with the intention of capturing the Wiseman airplane flight on May 7th, the subject of our past two articles. However, Douglas was still in town when the fire broke out early in the morning of May 30, 1911, [...]

]]> Comment on Mukilteo: First County Seat by Banners for Downtown Snohomish | Warner Blake | Interdisciplinary Artist http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/01/mukilteo-first-county-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-331 Banners for Downtown Snohomish | Warner Blake | Interdisciplinary Artist Thu, 05 May 2011 14:16:10 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=460#comment-331 [...] with the proposal shown above. As a Snohomish history buff, I felt it was important to mark the 150th Anniversary of the county’s founding, especially since Snohomish won the election in July 1861 to host the county seat. E. C. Ferguson, [...] [...] with the proposal shown above. As a Snohomish history buff, I felt it was important to mark the 150th Anniversary of the county’s founding, especially since Snohomish won the election in July 1861 to host the county seat. E. C. Ferguson, [...]

]]> Comment on The Ferguson Cottage, 1859 by Banners for Downtown Snohomish http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2010/04/the-ferguson-cottage-1859/comment-page-1/#comment-330 Banners for Downtown Snohomish Tue, 03 May 2011 14:17:47 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=361#comment-330 [...] to Snohomish that July with the county records in his vest pocket. His home overlooking the river, and still standing, was de facto the first Snohomish County [...] [...] to Snohomish that July with the county records in his vest pocket. His home overlooking the river, and still standing, was de facto the first Snohomish County [...]

]]> Comment on Mukilteo: First County Seat by Banners for Downtown Snohomish http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/01/mukilteo-first-county-seat/comment-page-1/#comment-329 Banners for Downtown Snohomish Tue, 03 May 2011 14:11:21 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=460#comment-329 [...] with the proposal shown above. As a Snohomish history buff, I felt it was important to mark the 150th Anniversary of the county’s founding, especially since Snohomish won the election in July 1861 to host the county seat. E. C. Ferguson, [...] [...] with the proposal shown above. As a Snohomish history buff, I felt it was important to mark the 150th Anniversary of the county’s founding, especially since Snohomish won the election in July 1861 to host the county seat. E. C. Ferguson, [...]

]]> Comment on The Alcazar Theater by warner http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/03/the-alcazar-theater/comment-page-1/#comment-326 warner Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:52:02 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=477#comment-326 Thanks for your question Ben. The building on the side was added by the Crippen Family in order to drive cars into the building. In other words, the structure was built with large, double garage doors, which are no longer there. I was contacted by a family member whose parents owned the Snohomish Exchange in the 70s -- yet another life for the historic structure -- perhaps considered a 'country store' by some. The family members may know where the Moore Paint sign came from and if their parents ever considered their business a hardware store. Stay tuned. Thanks for your question Ben. The building on the side was added by the Crippen Family in order to drive cars into the building. In other words, the structure was built with large, double garage doors, which are no longer there. I was contacted by a family member whose parents owned the Snohomish Exchange in the 70s — yet another life for the historic structure — perhaps considered a ‘country store’ by some. The family members may know where the Moore Paint sign came from and if their parents ever considered their business a hardware store. Stay tuned.

]]> Comment on The Alcazar Theater by Ben Lankford http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2011/03/the-alcazar-theater/comment-page-1/#comment-325 Ben Lankford Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:23:10 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=477#comment-325 I have been fascinated with the old opera house, have read a lot about it, but I am most curious about the building now attached to the left side of the opera. It looks like an old hardware store with the VEEDOL LUBRICATION and the BUY QUALITY signs on the front and the old tractor sitting out front. Can you tell me what was this building, was it built in this location, and if so when was it built? One photograph of the building I have seen, the photographer referred to it as a country store, but it looks more like a hardware or auto parts store than a country store. It used to have a old coke sign over the front window but I assume that was added by the antique people. Would appreciate a reply by e-mail if you know some of the buildings history. Thanks. I have been fascinated with the old opera house, have read a lot about it, but I am most curious about the building now attached to the left side of the opera. It looks like an old hardware store with the VEEDOL LUBRICATION and the BUY QUALITY signs on the front and the old tractor sitting out front. Can you tell me what was this building, was it built in this location, and if so when was it built? One photograph of the building I have seen, the photographer referred to it as a country store, but it looks more like a hardware or auto parts store than a country store. It used to have a old coke sign over the front window but I assume that was added by the antique people. Would appreciate a reply by e-mail if you know some of the buildings history. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Rails Over the River by warner http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2010/03/rails-over-the-river/comment-page-1/#comment-321 warner Sat, 16 Apr 2011 19:02:35 +0000 http://www.earlysnohomish.com/?p=332#comment-321 A email reply from Allen Miller: I have never seen any photos of the bridge when it was operable. It was carried in the Northern Pacific employee timetables as an operable swing bridge for many years after it was taken out of service, as were several others. My guess is that, if it ever needed to be set up as an operating swing bridge again, it was already classified as such, therefore not requiring lengthy and costly permit process to re-designate it as an operating drawbridge. If you want to see a similar bridge in action, go to You Tube and make a search for a video titled "Swing Bridge in Action" and you will see a short video of a railroad swing bridge closing and the easer bars dropping back into place. After a train crosses, there is some video* of the shaft turning under the bridge and the end locks being lifted, as the bridge is re-opened. * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S882ALjCyA A email reply from Allen Miller:
I have never seen any photos of the bridge when it was operable. It was carried in the Northern Pacific employee timetables as an operable swing bridge for many years after it was taken out of service, as were several others. My guess is that, if it ever needed to be set up as an operating swing bridge again, it was already classified as such, therefore not requiring lengthy and costly permit process to re-designate it as an operating drawbridge.
If you want to see a similar bridge in action, go to You Tube and make a search for a video titled “Swing Bridge in Action” and you will see a short video of a railroad swing bridge closing and the easer bars dropping back into place. After a train crosses, there is some video* of the shaft turning under the bridge and the end locks being lifted, as the bridge is re-opened.

* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S882ALjCyA

]]> Comment on Rails Over the River by Jeffry Joly http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2010/03/rails-over-the-river/comment-page-1/#comment-320 Jeffry Joly Sat, 26 Mar 2011 01:15:17 +0000 http://www.earlysnohomish.com/?p=332#comment-320 Do you [have] any track level photos of the bridge pre-turntable removal? I had seen a picture of a train supposedly over the Snohomish River Bridge but it was a curved track. Do you [have] any track level photos of the bridge pre-turntable removal? I had seen a picture of a train supposedly over the Snohomish River Bridge but it was a curved track.

]]> Comment on Riverfront Trail Markers Installed by Mukilteo: First County Seat | Snohomish: Then and Now http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2010/10/riverfront-trail-markers-installed/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Mukilteo: First County Seat | Snohomish: Then and Now Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:33:21 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=420#comment-309 [...] At the second meeting in May, Ferguson and Cady were issued a licensed to maintain a ferry across the Snohomish River, but with only 49 white people counted as living in the new county, we wonder if it ever became operational. A final piece of business was to divide the county into two precincts for the election in July; one at the Frost & Fowler store; and the second to be held at the home of E. C. Ferguson – Snohomish’s only building. [...] [...] At the second meeting in May, Ferguson and Cady were issued a licensed to maintain a ferry across the Snohomish River, but with only 49 white people counted as living in the new county, we wonder if it ever became operational. A final piece of business was to divide the county into two precincts for the election in July; one at the Frost & Fowler store; and the second to be held at the home of E. C. Ferguson – Snohomish’s only building. [...]

]]> Comment on Snohomish Snowstorms by warner http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/2010/12/snohomish-snowstorms/comment-page-1/#comment-215 warner Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:50:06 +0000 http://www.snohomishthenandnow.org/?p=446#comment-215 Thanks Louise -- sometime wonder if the site should be expanded to county wide ; but then, I would need yours and David's help. Thanks Louise — sometime wonder if the site should be expanded to county wide ; but then, I would need yours and David’s help.

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