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July 2000 photo by David Bangs
The museum is now open! Here, docent Ken Schmelzer (third from
left) chats with visitors about old times in the "men's
waiting room", as another gentleman browses historic photos.
July 2000 photo by David Bangs
The museum features exhibits of artifacts from early industries such
as coal mining, railroading and logging.
July 2000 photo by David Bangs
The stationmaster was a the most important man in town - and deserved this
luxurious office!
July 2000 photo by David Bangs
The stationmaster's desk is "cluttered" with an interactive
telegraphy exhibit, and period artifacts such as Northern Pacific forms, a
manual typewriter and a candlestick phone, many of which were donated by Frank
Remington.
July 2000 photo by David Bangs
Some other sundry railroad depot items. Can you identify everything
in this picture? Ask a docent to fill you in on the details.
June 2000 photo by David Bangs
The freight room is available for rent and is
ideal for meetings and special events. It is shown here decked out for the
2000 Pioneer Reunion event.
The freight room is rustic! Look for these original markings on the east wall, identifying the lumber's manufacturer as George W. Tibbetts Co., Squak
Valley, Washington Territory. Mr. Tibbetts was the most prominent
businessman in town in 1888 when the depot was constructed. The
floor in this room is also clearly original, and was simply turned up-side-down during
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