From the Files: 1888 — Shingle Mill Burns; 1890 — Vigilantes Patrol to Keep Cows Away; 1910 — Centralia Coal Sold to Navy

Posted 7/11/12

On This Day in Lewis County History

1888 — Shingle Mill Burns

During this week in July 1888, a Centralia shingle mill burned to the ground.

“About 3 p.m. our citizens were startled by …

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