28 HISTORIC PLACES in the UPPER SNOQUALMIE VALLEY
By Kenneth G. (Greg) Watson, 1992

 

With this slim book in hand you can take a self-guided tour of historically significant buildings and places that make this beautiful Snoqualmie Valley so unique. From Rattlesnake Lake and the CCC Camp North Bend (Camp Waskowitz) to the southeast, to Preston on the west, this book is a wonderful overview of many local landmarks. The author cautions you to remember, if you use this publication as a guide for touring, that many of the sites listed are private property and the rights and privacy of their owners should be respected. That said, seek out these 28 places that, in Greg's words, "tie the past to the present."

 

$5, tax included.

 

8-1/2"x 11" 40 pages plus map, black and white photos, paperback.

FALL CITY IN THE VALLEY OF THE MOON, 2004 Edition
Margaret McKibben Corliss

 

This classic by "Peggy" Corliss, first published in 1972 is a fourth printing, a compilation of what the author describes as "interviewing people, reading books (about the area), clipping, writing and typing." Those she interviewed included many of the pioneers still alive when she came to Fall City at age 6. For the preceding 1998 edition, Audrey Schroeder took on the task of typing the 1978 reprint into Word and creating an index. Working from that computer file, with a few minor layout changes for clarity and using historic photographs and negatives from the Museum for freshly prepared plates, the 2004 good looking edition is $28 including sales tax.

 

$28, tax included.

 

8-1/2"x11" 159 pages plus index, black and white photos, paperback.

HISTORY OF SNOQUALMIE VALLEY
by Jan Hagstrom Gifford & Kenneth G. Watson 2006
Published by the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum

 

Begun as a joint effort a few years ago, local teacher Jan Gifford took over the project - writing, formatting, adding historic maps, photos and many of her authentically detailed drawings of tools and other artifacts. The result is a book, written for use in teaching fourth grade students about this area's history, but also a remarkably interesting, engrossing read for all ages. It starts with the geology of the area and moves forward through its settlement and development into the early 1930's. Woven into its chapters are native American legends along with the stories of families who settled here during the westward expansion of our country - and much more.

 

$20, tax included.

 

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A HISTORY OF SNOQUALMIE VALLEY
By Ada Snyder Hill ~ Sixth Printing 1994

 

Founder of the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum, Ada Snyder Hill left a wonderful legacy to all who call this beautiful Valley home, when she wrote and generously gave to the Museum the copyright to her A History of the Snoqualmie Valley, published in 1970. In it the biographical sketches of "the early settlers" are of those who came here prior to 1880; the "later settlers" sketches tell of those who arrived between 1880 and Dec. 31, 1889. All are recognized as pioneers for two reasons. One, in her book's Foreword Mrs. Hill wrote: "after the railroad was running it seemed that the real pioneer days were over." Two, and most convincing, Dec. 31, 1889 is the end date set for those who may belong to the Washington State Pioneer Society. Sixth printing.

 

$20, tax included.

 

8-1/2"x11" 161 pages plus index, black and white photographs, paperback.

JACK'S HISTORY OF FALL CITY
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON
by Jack E. Kelley with Ruth Pickering
© 2006

 

Writing this book truly has been a labor of love for Jack Kelley. Born at the Snoqualmie Falls Hospital in 1929, he "came home to Fall City five days later." His parents - Jesse Kelley and Attie Burns Kelley - both came to Fall City with their families soon after the turn of the 20th Century. In Jack's words, "both families loved the quaint little town." Clearly, so does Jack. His 550 page book is based on researching the early families, using published genealogies, census and land records. Copies of some of the documents, along with many photos make this a page-turner.

 

$65, tax included.

 

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MILL TOWN
by Ray Banks, 1995
Franklin Press

 

Ray Banks grew up in Snoqualmie Falls with, as stated in the "about the author sketch" in his book, two ambitions: "to get away from the constraints of the town and to go to college." He achieved both, graduating from the University of Washington in 1938, and then serving a distinguished career in the United States military, retiring from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1963. Mill Town, published in 1995 is a novel about life in a mill town, set in Snoqualmie Falls. "The location is real, but it has not been named," in the author's words. He adds, "This story is pure fiction. Some of the characters may seem to be recognizable, but they do not and did not exist…."

 

$9, tax included.

 

491 pages, paperback

MYTHOLOGY OF SOUTHERN PUGET SOUND
Legends Shared by Tribal Elders

 

The Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum published this book in 1999, a reprint of the 1929 publication recorded, translated and edited by Arthur Ballard, with additional material by Kenneth G. (Greg) Watson. (It is a complete replication of the historic 1929 University of Washington publication.) In the Preface dated July 26, 1929, Arthur Ballard relates that the narratives he recorded mostly in the native tongue were obtained chiefly from Indians of King and Pierce counties, "during and since the year 1916." The Snoqualmie Tribe provided the Cover image - Detail of 1914 Panorama Treaty Day Celebration at Tulalip. Funding, 4Culture.

 

$20, tax included.

 

8-1/2"x11" 140 pages, paperback.

 

The Museum's newest publication! Chapters include Early History, Anecdotes, Business History, History of Transportation, Medical Practice, Government, Education, Churches, Organizations, and more. The original document was typewritten and mimeographed with two hand-drawn illustrations. For this re-publication, volunteers have digitized the text, transcribing it word for word. Many photos have been added, bringing the original 69 page book to a total of 118 pages. This is a valuable addition to the Museum's growing selection of books and a must-read if you live in the Snoqualmie Valley and/or are interested in local history. Published 2008.

 

$25, including tax

 

8-1/2"x11" 140 pages, paperback.

RIVERSIDE REFLECTIONS
By Harley Brumbaugh ~ 1997

 

Poetic Moods From the Valley of the Moon. Harley Brumbaugh ~ 1997 Poetry by musician, composer, and educator who grew up in the mill town of Snoqualmie Falls. Titles include "Exotic Boxcars of 1944", "A Valley Woman Sings - 1873", "Mount Si Pageantry" and many others.

 

$10

 

5"x7-1/2" 116 pages, paperback

SARAH PULLMAN DIARY
Published by the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum, 2007

 

The Pulliam Diary is the record of Sarah Pulliam's trip here with her family by covered wagon. It is a great story- a family's big dream, a hopeful start, companions and fellow travelers, wagons and teams, the daily search for water and wood, wildflowers, storms, and, for a Midwesterner, the discovery of such wonders as porcupines, mountains and fir trees ten feet across. The diary presents a collection of very human characters, a winding plot, keen descriptions of the Western landscape and then, suddenly, a stunning conclusion.

 

$20, tax included.

 

8 1/2" x 11", 97 pages, paperback

SNOQUALMIE VALLEY JOURNAL
by Jan Hagstrom Gifford 2006
Published by the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum

 

Another book written by the talented and prolific Jan Gifford is Snoqualmie Valley Journal. She explains in the Foreword that "e;many of the events took place, but this is a work of fiction."e; It tells about life in the early days in the Snoqualmie Valley as it might have been seen through the eyes of a child - and it does read as though a child were jotting down thoughts in a diary - or journal. It is a charming little book, beautifully illustrated with Jan's elegant, detailed drawings.

 

$8, tax included.

 

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VANISHED - A Lifestyle in Snoqualmie Valley
Through the Lens of Harold Keller - Snoqualmie Falls, Washington
© 2007
Published by the Harold C. Keller Photo Foundation

 

THE definitive pictorial record of a quarter century of Snoqualmie Valley life. One thousand photos, the best of the best gleaned from more than 10,000 negatives, the legacy of Harold Keller. He was director of the Snoqualmie Falls YMCA Community Hall, taking the pictures from 1942 through 1967. Harold's son Ward, assisted by a group of volunteers, worked on this project for six years grouping pictures into special interest chapters showing hundreds and hundreds of people and covering dozens and dozens of activities that took place at the Community Hall. Countless hours were spent identifying as many people as possible in the photos. Captions and an index assist in navigating the pages of this invaluable 601 page book.

 

$65 including tax.

 

601 pages, paperback

SNOQUALMIE FALLS MILL TOWN IMAGES (dvd)

 

The video Snoqualmie Falls Mill Town Images is now available on DVD. This video, a history of the mill town, woods and mill operations, has been available on VHS tape since 1997. It was created (with music by Harley Brumbaugh) specifically for the "vanished" mill town of Snoqualmie Falls reunion on August 2, 1997 at Mount Si High.

 

$25, tax included.

 

The Snoqualmie Valley Museum Magazine 2008

 

The first-ever magazine published by the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Society, replacing the usual Summer Newsletter, has had overwhelmingly positive response from our members and other readers. This 32-page color format allows longer articles, wonderful photos of artifacts from the collection, and fascinating feature articles. For example, read about the new Snoqualmie Room, "When a Mile was Longer" and the "History of the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum." (We are at work on a second edition for Summer 2009 and are expanding it to 36 pages!)

 

2008 Magazine - $4.00 including tax

 

Snoqualmie Valley Historical Photo Calendar

 

Attractive wall calendar featuring 14 historical photographs from the Snoqualmie Valley Historical Museum's extensive collection. Printed in warm black ink on speckled recycled heavy paper.

 

$10

 

11"x17" open size.

"T" Shirts - $15 each
© 2002 William J. Walker.

 

Our T shirts are Haines Hefty Tee's, 100% cotton. All T shirts have a gray background and feature scenes of the valley in black and white from our collection of historic photographs.

 

Sizes available are Medium, Large and Extra Large.

 

$15