Log Building Completed 1898 Architect: Kirtland Kelsey Cutter, Spokane
Placed on National Register of Historic Places, 1992
Organized by the Rt. Rev. Lemuel H. Wells,
Bishop of the Spokane Missionary District
who presided at confirmations . . . — — Map (db m129263) HM
This site on Ribbon Cliff called Broken Mountain by the Indians experienced a violent earthquake in December, 1872. The shock split the mountain, forming the cliff to the west and causing a huge rock slide which stopped the flow of the Columbia . . . — — Map (db m129261) HM
The Native Americans Prehistoric travelers established trails. The first travelers to cross the Cascade Range were the ancestors of today's American Indians. They followed animal trails and natural passageways which eventually became . . . — — Map (db m156201) HM
In the 1880's and 90's miners ventured up-lake searching for gold, silver, copper, and other metals. Wealth eluded them, but the scenic beauty of Lake Chelan and the Stehekin Valley made a fasting impression on all who passed through.
By 1900 . . . — — Map (db m196820) HM
The building at 238 S. Wenatchee Avenue
is a portion of the original Clark Hotel
which later became the first Chelan County
courthouse. The building had been constructed
by the Wenatchee Development Co in 1893.
When citizens lobbied to . . . — — Map (db m303157) HM
To commemorate the work and achievement of Judge Thomas Burke founder of Wenatchee, and Washington’s first citizen, this enduring tablet is affectionately dedicated by the citizens of Chelan County, to honor him while he is still living among . . . — — Map (db m153400) HM
This complex of two buildings - the former federal building and post office - represent the best examples of federal architecture in Wenatchee.
The first federal building was built in 1917 at the corner of Yakima and Mission. It housed the post . . . — — Map (db m197130) HM
