Peter CondylesMarysville’s Oldest Church Gets a Second (or Third) Chance at LifeWhen a “for sale” sign went up in the Spring of 2023 at Marysville’s Evergreen Unitarian Fellowship, advocates for historic preservation in…19 min read·Oct 2, 2023--1--1
Peter CondylesSpanish Flu: Marysville’s First PandemicOn April 6th, 1917, at the request of President Woodrow Wilson, Congress formally declared war on Germany, and the United States entered…8 min read·Apr 27, 2023----
Peter CondylesThe Roaming Hall: A History of Marysville’s Seat of GovernmentFor centuries communities throughout the world have constructed and occupied large halls to act as seats of local government, and for…24 min read·Dec 9, 2022----
Peter CondylesAlexander Callahan: The “Demon” Sheriff of Whatcom County Part IIOn New Year’s Day 1900, the world rang in a new century. Together civilization closed a chapter of human history marred with old world…26 min read·Nov 21, 2022----
Peter CondylesAlexander Callahan: The “Demon” Sheriff of Whatcom County Part IThe Bayview Cemetery in Bellingham, Washington, tells the story of a pioneer city steeped in history. Walking underneath large, shaded…15 min read·Sep 5, 2022----
Peter CondylesMount St. Helens Eruption Leaves Strawberry Festival Float StrandedOn May 18th, 1980, after much speculation and anticipation Mount St. Helens erupted. The eruption was the most destructive in U.S. history…6 min read·May 17, 2022--1--1
Peter CondylesMarysville’s Water Tower Turns 100Landmarks help define place. Many cities across the United States, and across the world would be indistinguishable without certain…17 min read·Nov 15, 2021----
Peter CondylesThe Ken Baxter Center: A Home for Civic Life in Marysville for Half a CenturyIn the shadow of Marysville’s iconic water tower, a small unassuming building has stood witness to history for over half a century…13 min read·May 3, 2021--1--1
Peter CondylesOn July 4th 1914 My Great Grandma Summitted Mount BakerFor a historian, old photographs are a critical part life. Photos from the past offer unique insight into events and people of a bygone…6 min read·Mar 30, 2021----
Peter CondylesWashington’s Warm Bucket of Spit Part Two: Governor for a DayOn the morning of March 4th, 1841 the ninth President of the United States took the oath of office at the East Portico of the Capitol…24 min read·Mar 1, 2021----