Coal Mining at Cougar Mountain presentation
1:00-3:00 PM Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center, 5808 Lakemont Blvd. SE, Bellevue, WA
This free program highlights 100 years of local coal mining, from 1863 to 1963. By 1888 there were 200 men and 21 mules working right here. In fact, exporting coal to San Francisco helped turn Seattle into a major seaport. Eleven million tons of coal came out of the Newcastle mines. See historic photos and hands-on artifacts. Come and learn what is underneath a mountain that is older than Rainier.
Presented by the Eastside Heritage Center and the Issaquah Alps Trails Club in partnership with Bellevue Parks and the Newcastle Historical Society.
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The Newcastle Historical Society will make a presentation about life in Newcastle in the 1890s on February 9th at Pioneer Hall, 1642 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112.
Presenters: Russ Segner, President, Newcastle Historical Society
Mike Intlekofer, Collections Manager, Newcastle Historical Society
We describe family life and mining activity in the town of Newcastle in the years after a devastating explosion and fire in one of the mines. The community builds a new mine at a different location, the coal starts to flow again, and a prominent family enjoys some prosperity and leisure. This program will be based on many photos from the Greggs Family Collection, recently donated to our Society.
Timeline: 2:00 PM: Introduction by Russ Segner
2:05 PM Presentation by Mike Intlekofer
2:50 PM Q&A
3:00 PM Conclusion
3:15 PM Dismantle our display in the showcase
Russ Segner is a retired real estate broker and developer specializing in industrial properties. He is an avid model railroader and does amateur woodworking.
Mike Intlekofer retired as a manufacturing manager for a medical device company. His current activities include hobby farming, tractor collecting, ham radio, and babysitting.
These photos, courtesy of the Greggs Family, are representative of those we will show.
Come and see our exhibit at Pioneer Hall, 1642 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
http://www.wapioneers.org/
My family and I are descendants of James Greggs of Newcastle and are “First Citizens” of Washington. Are these displays still up to view?
Paulette (Greggs) Fletcher
Paulette: I believe that Jim was an avid hinter and fisherman. I believe that one of my uncles, Numa Thirion, was often his hunting partner. Would love to visit with you. Please reach out.