[KCDXC] Leavenworth Museum's --WRONG LEAVENWORTH

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Rob,

The information below is from Leavenworth, WA..




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From: Robert Underwood <runderwood6 at kc.rr.com>
To: KC DX Club Reflector <kcdxc at mailman.qth.net>; kcdxcforfun 
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Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 8:41:31 PM
Subject: [KCDXC] Leavenworth Museum's (points of interest)

Museums & History
Leavenworth is an old pioneer town with roots in timber, railroads, and
agriculture. The region was heavily logged up until the first part of the
20th century, floating massive log rafts down the Wenatchee River to long
since abandoned mills. Railroads came in and Leavenworth was the site of a
huge switching yard. Trains laden with cargo for the West Coast pulled in
here and were transferred to smaller, electric engines for the treacherous
journey up the Tumwater Canyon and over Stevens Pass. The line has long
since changed, avoiding the pass by going through one of the longest train
tunnels in North America, (over 6 miles!) and bypassing the Tumwater Canyon
by following a new, mellower gradient to the town of Plain. These railroad
changes had a devastating effect on Leavenworth. The switching yard was no
longer needed, trains were bypassing Leavenworth and heading straight into
nearby Wenatchee instead. The local farmers and orchards were producing
their goods, but the big market for their products was Wenatchee or Seattle,
and Leavenworth's economic situation soon took a turn for the worst.
Businesses began to close, streets became deserted. Where once a thriving
pioneer town existed, there remained what seemed to be a ghost town. A few
residents wouldn't accept it, and began to make changes to their businesses.
Realizing the beauty of the area and the potential for travelers to visit
and enjoy the area, they began to plan a tourist theme for the town. With
help from researchers from the University of Washington, a group of business
owners and concerned citizens adopted the Bavarian theme to the town.
Beautifully framed by the Cascade Mountains, located on the confluence of
the Wenatchee and Icicle Rivers, the town lent itself perfectly to the
mountain village theme. The town created building codes and sponsored
festivals. Locals did their homework, donned costumes and played their parts
in their businesses and the festivals. Word got out. Travelers came to town.
Tourism dollars began to revitalize the economy. Then more businesses came
in, more recreation opportunities were opened, more festivals were put on
the calendar, and Wham! Leavenworth became a destination! Leavenworth has
continued to grow at a moderate pace, now home to modern businesses and
luxury accommodations. It still has the small Bavarian Village atmosphere,
with parks, music, festivals, architecture, and shop keepers in traditional
high country Bavarian garb. There are many quiet places to be found, many
friendly faces to see. And if you like strenuous activities, the trails
around Leavenworth have been explored and there is something for every
ability level.
Cashmere Pioneer Village & Museum
600 Cotlets Way Cashmere, WA 98815
(509) 782-3230

Entiat Museum
2117 Lakeshore Dr, Entiat WA 98822
(509) 784-1861

Leavenworth Nutcracker Museum
735 Front Street, Leavenworth WA 98826
(509) 548-4573 (800) 877-4573

Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth
347 Division Street, Leavenworth WA 98826
(509) 548-0728

Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center
127 S Mission Wenatchee WA 98801
(509) 664-3340


73 Rob K0RU
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