Plum. [m m" Flam-.1. 4.1m: pmdmfimm Welcome to Granite Falls, gateway to nature’s wonders In the shadow of scenic Mt. Pilchuck, Granite Falls is the gateway to the rich recreational opportunities of the Cascades. In the same year our state was created, 1 889, prospector] 0e Pearsall set out from Mineral City north of Index in search of new mining claims, and climbed to the top of 6,000 ft. Mt. Hubbard. Gazing north, he saw red streaks of the rock Galena which to an experienced prospector promised gold, silver and other minerals in the area he named Monte Cristo. Eastern financiers Hewitt, Colby and Hoyt with backing from John D. Rockefeller, bought the mining rights in exchange for building the railroad to Monte Cristo and a smelter in Everett, with dreams of “The Pittsburgh of the West." Depressions, seasonal flooding of the railway and high extraction costs led to the closure of the mines in 1907. Rail service for tourists and forest products continued to 1936. The track was torn up and the current roadway built on its bed. The best “ore” of the area turned out to be the “green gold” of forest products. A well developed retail shopping district, school district and unique country, small town atmosphere make Granite Falls a gem of a northwest foothills town. Points of Interest - Granite Falls Museum— See relics of the areas mining, logging, business and social history. Note fascinating “time line” on the 16 ft. Douglas fir log 1200 years old. Open Sundays, 1—4 pm, June to Labor Day. ' Show & Shine Car Rally — lst Saturday of August Railroad & Reunion Day —— lst Saturday of October - Christmas Tree Lighting — lst Saturday after Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Shoot” Granite Falls Sportsmen Club — Saturday before Thanksgiving and Saturday prior to Easter. ’ - Granite Falls Sportsmen Archery Competition — Snowball to Spring competition. Visit the “Falls” and fish ladder. , Author: , Accession/Object ID: 2004.76.1, Object Name: , Title: , Description: Welcome guide-1996, OCR Text: Plum. [m m" Flam-.1. 4.1m: pmdmfimm Welcome to Granite Falls, gateway to nature’s wonders In the shadow of scenic Mt. Pilchuck, Granite Falls is the gateway to the rich recreational opportunities of the Cascades. In the same year our state was created, 1 889, prospector] 0e Pearsall set out from Mineral City north of Index in search of new mining claims, and climbed to the top of 6,000 ft. Mt. Hubbard. Gazing north, he saw red streaks of the rock Galena which to an experienced prospector promised gold, silver and other minerals in the area he named Monte Cristo. Eastern financiers Hewitt, Colby and Hoyt with backing from John D. Rockefeller, bought the mining rights in exchange for building the railroad to Monte Cristo and a smelter in Everett, with dreams of “The Pittsburgh of the West." Depressions, seasonal flooding of the railway and high extraction costs led to the closure of the mines in 1907. Rail service for tourists and forest products continued to 1936. The track was torn up and the current roadway built on its bed. The best “ore” of the area turned out to be the “green gold” of forest products. A well developed retail shopping district, school district and unique country, small town atmosphere make Granite Falls a gem of a northwest foothills town. Points of Interest - Granite Falls Museum— See relics of the areas mining, logging, business and social history. Note fascinating “time line” on the 16 ft. Douglas fir log 1200 years old. Open Sundays, 1—4 pm, June to Labor Day. ' Show & Shine Car Rally — lst Saturday of August Railroad & Reunion Day —— lst Saturday of October - Christmas Tree Lighting — lst Saturday after Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Shoot” Granite Falls Sportsmen Club — Saturday before Thanksgiving and Saturday prior to Easter. ’ - Granite Falls Sportsmen Archery Competition — Snowball to Spring competition. Visit the “Falls” and fish ladder. , Granite Falls Historical Society,Documents (articles, clippings, letters, papers),General Articles & Documents,General Articles,General Articles 01,2004.76.1 (No title provided),2004.76.1 (No title provided) 2, 2004.76.1 (No title provided) 2