Kirkland Views

2019 08 17

The venerable M. V. Kehloken

Matt McCauley News ferry, Houghton, Kirkland Views 0

Kent helped me resurrect another one of the articles I wrote for the sadly-defunct Kirkland Views blog. Check out the story of the M. V. Kehloken to learn more about its ties to Kirkland history. Enjoy!

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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED -- WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE

Seattle’s First Railroad – local history talk on March 9, 7pm, Redmond library, hosted by the Redmond Historical Society

Matt McCauley and Kent Sullivan, admins for this page, are part of the team within the Newcastle Historical Society that has conducted research on this topic for the past four years. We look forward to sharing new discoveries and rare images of this obscure but vital piece of Northwest history.

Before Boeing and Microsoft coal was the most significant source of prosperity in the region in the 19th century. Carrying coal from the mines in Newcastle to the wharf in Seattle was Puget Sound’s first railroad. Learn about the company’s operations including the rediscovered location of the original tramway. ... See MoreSee Less

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Kent Sullivan and Matt McCauley will be presenting portions of their research on the Lake Washington Belt Line in Kirkland at 10am on Saturday February 15. The talk is hosted by the Woodinville Heritage Society and is being held at the Brightwater Center (22505 State Route 9 SE, Woodinville). Hope to see you there!

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The Lake Washington Belt Line in Kirkland | Kirkland History

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