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Hoquiam A Growing City Of Timber Power And Faith
Hoquiam sits on the river in a sheltered basin off the Pacific, a booming city of 11 000 built from 1860 onward. Its timber output is vast with large mills and camps feeding a thriving economy, modern utilities, schools, and a strong church presence shaping a hopeful west coast community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Hoquiam
James A. Karr
Edward Campbell
John R. James
Great Northwest
Union
White
Delaware
Louisiana Purchase
United States
Missouri River
West
Northwest
Washington
Chehalis
Jefferson
Clallam
Ter
North Western Lumber Company
National Lumber and Box Company
Hoquiam Lumber and Shingle Company
Grays Harbor Lumber Company
Pacific Slope
Disciples of Christ, Baptists