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Road to Rainier Scenic Byway

By: Donald M. Johnstone,the South Pierce County Historical Society

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Road to Rainier Scenic Byway

By: Donald M. Johnstone,the South Pierce County Historical Society

The Road to Rainier Scenic Byway has grown from a Native American forest trail, hundreds of years old, to a modern forest highway carrying 1.5 million travelers a year. In 1833, a European tourist first reached a glacier, and soon others followed, seeking the wonders of Mount Rainier. In 1903, the railroad reached Eatonville; and national park visitors, who started as a few thousand, became tens of thousands. With a market for timber, hundreds rushed to claim the lands. Forestry and tourism both thrived off the rich natural resources, and as the region developed, purely commercial ventures were supplemented with educational outreach. Charles L. Pack Experimental Forest, established in 1926, conducts scientific research into forest management and sustainability. Historical interpretation has become a function of the Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad and Logging Museum. The Road to Rainier Scenic Byway continues to serve all as it heads to scenic Mount Rainier.

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128

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Arcadia Publishing

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1439664854

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9781439664858

South Hill, Washington: A Community History

By: Carl Vest and Members of the South Hill Historical Society

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South Hill, Washington: A Community History

By: Carl Vest and Members of the South Hill Historical Society

Located in the shadow of Mount Rainier, South Hill was once a rural area known for timber and farming. From its beginnings as a Puyallup Tribe hunting ground to the post-World War II building boom, South Hill has undergone a striking transformation. Follow the trials of the pioneers who passed through on the Naches Trail and the settlers who grew hops for local brewers. Uncover the origins of Thun Field and its lesser-known predecessor, the S&S Airport. Relive the glory days of the Puyallup Raceways and celebrate the triumph of local Olympic gold medalist Megan Quann. Join author Carl Vest and the South Hill Historical Society as they explore the roots of South Hill.

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208

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Arcadia Publishing

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1467145033

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9781467145039

Foundation Reporter 37

By: Taft Group,Taft Group, The

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Foundation Reporter 37

By: Taft Group,Taft Group, The

Each edition of "Foundation Reporter gives you all the important contact, financial and grants information on the top 1,000 private foundations in the United States. In addition to providing biographical data on foundation officers and directors, entries examine a foundation's giving philosophy, financial summary, history of donors, geographic preferences, application procedures and restrictions, and more. Includes an updated appendix of more than 2,500 abridged private foundation entries providing additional funding sources. Thirteen indexes facilitate research.

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2040

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1569954682

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9781569954683

Book's by the South Pierce County Historical Society

Road to Rainier Scenic Byway

Road to Rainier Scenic Byway

South Hill, Washington: A Community History

South Hill, Washington: A Community History

Foundation Reporter 37

Foundation Reporter 37

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