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Save Coal Creek “History Hike.” Sunday, February 18th 2:30-4:30 PM, approximately. 2 miles.

Local history experts will share stories & photos as we walk the 1883 railroad grade. Short stops at 10 Interpretive Sites, including the #4 Airshaft, Ford Slope, Hoist Blocks, and Swanson Property overlook. These are the ‘touch-points’ that connect us to 100 years of hidden history. Over 1,000 people lived and worked here in the 1920’s !

Meet at the Cinder Mine Trailhead on Newcastle-Golf Course Rd. (Lakemont Blvd. is closed for bridge construction). Approach from the south, via Coal Creek Parkway and the Newcastle-Golf Course Rd.). Dress for the weather. Some steep sections; hiking poles would be helpful.

Hikers are asked to please register on the issaquahalps.com web site. Look under “hikes and activities” and click on the ‘register’ button, just below the description for the Coal Mining History Hike on February 18th.

 

Coal Mining History” Program.  Sunday, February 25th. 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Lewis Creek Park Visitor Center , 5808 Lakemont Blvd. SE. in Bellevue WA.

This program focuses on photos and artifacts documenting 100 years of mining at Coal Creek/Cougar Mt. In 1880 the President of the United States was brought here to see Seattle’s largest industry. Come and see what is under a hill that is six times older than Mt. Rainier !

No pre-registration needed.

 

Come and see our exhibit at Pioneer Hall, 1642 43rd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

http://www.wapioneers.org/

One Response

  1. Paulette
    Paulette July 30, 2018 at 7:31 pm | | Reply

    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

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