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History 98520 Window Project
Celebrating America’s and Aberdeen’s History
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Join Us In Celebrating Our History
A Walk Through History
The Aberdeen Windows Project
Travel through time with the History 98520 window tour, where each month unveils a new chapter of Aberdeen’s vibrant past through captivating photos and intriguing historical facts. This unique initiative invites both locals and visitors to engage with our community’s heritage, highlighting the remarkable stories that shape our identity. As you stroll through designated locations, let the visual narratives spark your curiosity and deepen your appreciation for the rich tapestry of events, people, and cultures that have influenced Aberdeen. Join us in celebrating history, fostering connections, and ensuring that these stories continue to inspire generations to come.
How To Participate:
- A new location will be designated each of the next 12 months
- Each location contains a QR code you can scan with your phone
- The QR code will take you to a web page on this site
- The web page will contain a gallery of photos and historic data
Upcoming Scheduled Window History Events
Visit Today!
Lumber Capital Of The World
Aberdeen The Boom Town
Reminisce about the golden days of Aberdeen during the lumber boom and what created the most millionaires per capita in Aberdeen for any city in America.
LOCATION: The Moore Building, 201 W. Broadway
Visit Today!
Rising From The Ashes
A Timeline Of Devastating Fires
Learn how fires and tragedy helped shape Aberdeen and Grays Harbor over the decades and changed the downtown and surrounding areas over time.
LOCATION: The Pizza Hut Building, 100 W Wishkah
Coming Soon!
The Doctor Is In
Aberdeen's Medical History
The Becker Building, 114 So. I Street, constructed in 1926, became the City’s premier professional building, housing numerous medical doctors, ophthalmologists, opticians, dentists, lawyers and other providers for nearly a century.
LOCATION: 114 South I Street
Coming Soon!
Screaming Sawmills
Gray's Harbor Come Alive
Sawmills, lumberjacks, and plenty of sawdust. See what Aberdeen and Grays Harbor life was like back in the days of the lumber boom and explosive growth.
LOCATION: 118 West Wishkah
To learn more about these stories, scan this QR code in the window at each location or visit our website at www.history98520.org. The History98520 Windows Project celebrates the America250 Campaign by highlighting local history. The project is sponsored by History98520 and its partners: Downtown Aberdeen Association, Aberdeen LTAC Committee, Jones Photo Historical Collection, Polson Museum, Chehalis Valley Historical Society, WA250, Shirt House, Southstar PM, Inc.
