Mukilteo in Snohomish County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Historic Mukilteo
Model of Racial Harmony
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2021
1. Historic Mukilteo Marker
COMMEMORATING:
The hospitality of early Mukilteo residents to families of Japanese workers at Crown Lumber Co.
The Japanese lived near this marker in an area known as Japanese Gulch from 1903 until the 1930's, when the sawmill closed during the Great Depression.
The origami crane is a symbol of peace and happiness. This memorial honors the warm friendship of Japanese American children with their Mukilteo peers.
Erected 2000 by the Mukilteo Historical Society, City of Mukilteo, and Mukilteo Japanese Americans.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce • Peace • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 2000.
Location. 47° 56.798′ N, 122° 17.654′ W. Marker is in Mukilteo, Washington, in Snohomish County. Marker is on 5th Street east of Prospect Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Monument is in Centennial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1126 5th Street, Mukilteo WA 98275, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Orca People (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Salmon People (approx. 0.3 miles away); Permission to come ashore (approx. 0.3
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Also see . . .
1. Our Japanese Cultural Heritage (Mukilteo Historical Society). (Submitted on August 4, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Monument in remembrance of Mukilteo's early Japanese community. (Submitted on August 4, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2021
2. Historic Mukilteo Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2021
3. Historic Mukilteo Origami Crane Sculpture
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2021
4. Centennial Park Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 4, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
