The Neighbors project was published weekly in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer from 1996 to 2000. This page remains available for archival purposes only and the information it contains may be outdated. For more updated information, please visit our Webtowns section.
 
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The Neighbors "Album" showcases historical photographs for the communities being profiled. Click on one of the thumbnail images below to see a larger, more detailed picture with detailed caption.

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The log boom in the foreground marks the entrance from Irvine Slough into the Stillaguamish River, looking westward. Twin City Foods Co.'s processing plant now sits where these buildings once stood.

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Wooden planks were used for streets and sidewalks in Stanwood around the turn of the century.

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Market Street is completely submerged in this photo from the first decade of the 20th century.

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Saturday, January 2, 1999

Old-time town is taking on a modern tint as it becomes a social hub

Residents like small-town appeal, but worry about its passing

School district wrestles with growth

Local retail scene mixes malls with history

Artists have flocked to famed Pilchuck school

One-time "Twin Cities" had strong sibling rivalry

Children have become familiar sight at home for seniors

Landmark food plant bounced back from devastating fire

Jon Hahn: 'Hermit farmer' Francis Giard knew Stanwood back when

Things to do while you're here

Scenes of Stanwood

Stanwood historical album

Stanwood by the numbers


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Camano Island

Everett

Oak Harbor

Marysville

Mukilteo

Tulalip

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