by James Canby | Aug 25, 2023 | What's New Posts, What's New Posts
A few photos and clippings from the 1960 Island County Fair…
by James Canby | Aug 25, 2023 | What's New Posts, What's New Posts
A view of Maxwelton taken in the 1950s.
by James Canby | Aug 25, 2023 | What's New Posts, What's New Posts
Through the 30s, 40s, and 50s, Bayview Corner was a hub of life and activity on South Whidbey. With an elementary school, a community hall, a gas station, mercantile, feed store, auto garage, and even a tavern and hotel for a short window of time, Bayview had...
by James Canby | Aug 25, 2023 | What's New Posts, What's New Posts
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF THE FAIR… Sandy Peterson Nelson (left) and her sister Susie Peterson Blackstock stopped in at the Whidbey Island Fair today and found a photo of them as kids in the 1949 Kiddie Parade along with big sister Sharon Peterson Gould. They are on...
by James Canby | Aug 25, 2023 | What's New Posts, What's New Posts
Nearly 100 people attended today’s South Whidbey Historical Society presentation by local researcher Kyle Walker on a project which encompasses Snohomish Tribal history on South Whidbey between 1850 and 1920 , with a focus on Sandy Point. Special thanks to...
by James Canby | Aug 25, 2023 | What's New Posts, What's New Posts
Patricia Guthrie’s article about a log house discovered during an attempted demolition is in this morning’s Whidbey News Times. In our next post we’ll provide additional information on past owners of the property. Some south Whidbey residents may...
