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 City history unfolds with the Native American, Hudson Bay Company, DuPont and Weyerhaeuser eras, and the impact and changes they made to what we now call DuPont.
Evidence shows that the Sequalitchew Nisqually, a vibrant indigenous people, existed here for over 5,700 years. The close proximity to the Puget Sound, rivers and grasslands provided shelter and ample resources for this thriving culture.
Early 19th century journals kept by the British owned Hudson Bay Company employees recorded the events of daily life at Fort Nisqually and interaction with local tribes. Fort Nisqually was initially a fur trading settlement and later expanded into agriculture and farming.
The first Americans arrived in this area in 1839 to establish the Nisqually Methodist Mission, but were forced to leave within three years because of hardship and illness. It was here that American teacher Chloe Clark married HBC employee William Holden Willson.
Captain Wilkes and the 1841 US Exploring Expedition charted and explored this area for the American government. They built and observatory on a promontory overlooking the mouth of Sequalitchew Creek to map Southern Puget Sound. Many of our local landmarks are still known today by the names designated by this scientific expedition.
The all black cavalry regiment Buffalo Soldiers arrived at Camp Nisqually, located on the banks of the Sequalitchew Creek near what today is known as Center Drive in DuPont, Washington in 1904. The Buffalo Soldiers were ordered to bivouac at Camp Nisqually and join in with five National Guard units from Oregon, Washington, and Idaho for training maneuvers. All six units included 272 officers and 3739 enlisted men. This was the largest military gathering on the West Coast up to that time. It was the only military exercise to include an all-black regiment. The event was the genesis of a modern Joint Base Lewis McChord.
By 1906, hundreds of workers and their families called this area home after the E.I. DuPont de Nemours Company built an explosive manufacturing plant and Village, giving their name to DuPont. The explosives produced here were used for some of the world's largest construction projects including the Panama Canal and Grand Coulee Dam, as well as for munitions for both World Wars.
In 1951 DuPont became incorporated. Residents realized that incorporation was necessary after the DuPont Company donated water, sewer and electrical systems as well as several lots for parks to the town. The company also sold the houses to tenant employees.
Weyerhaeuser bought the 3,200-acre former explosives plant site in 1976 from the DuPont Company. Weyerhaeuser originally intended to use the property as the site for a wood products export facility. The market for lumber declined in the early 1980s and Weyerhaeuser changed its focus to land development in DuPont.
In 1989 the City Council approved plans for the construction of Weyerhaeuser's Northwest Landing, a residential, commercial and industrial development. The Village of DuPont grew from 601 inhabitants to today's approximately 9,175 residents. Today DuPont is made up of both the Historic Village and the modern Northwest Landing, creating a vibrant new community. - http://www.ci.dupont.wa.us/index.aspx?nid=265
Read the Northwest Adventure trip to DuPont by Don and Peggy Doman and their weekend accommodations at the Hampton Inn, just off I-5.
You might also enjoy the restaurant review of DuPont's The Fortune Cookie.
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AlpenView Wilderness Lodge - AlpenView Wilderness Lodge is a full-service Kodiak Island lodge that offering the best Alaska fishing lodging. It is remote, accessible only by sea or air. Our services include everything a visitor will need to make the best of their visit to Kodiak Island. Lodging, food, equipment, transportation and fully guided activities are all provided. We feature some of the best saltwater fishing, freshwater fishing and fly fishing in Alaska. - Call: (907) 654-5373 or Email: mail@alpenview.com
Some of the fish we chase: Halibut - King Salmon - Steelhead - Silver Salmon
Our Kodiak Island lodge has a guest capacity of 8 with our 4 guest rooms and 4 full baths. The lodge great room offers a captivating view of Ugak Bay and the surrounding mountains. It incorporates the dining area, living area and fly tying bench. Meals are prepared in our large commercial kitchen and served in the dining area. AlpenView's menu proudly reflects our location in one of the world's seafood capitals. A healthy mix of seafood, meat, and foul are prepared with an international flair.
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Retractable Awnings DuPont WA - Good weather and bad, retractable awning are here to help you. Homes facing west from Bellevue on Lake Washington, homes in Magnolia and West Seattle, homes in Tacoma facing the Olympic Penninsula face great views and blinding sun in spring and summer afternoons. When the brightness and heat of the sun prevents you from enjoying your view, all you have to do is extend your retractable awning for instant relief that lets you relax without the sun beating down on you. Imagine staying cool on your deck or patio while you enjoy conversations and a cool drink while being protected from the sun's harmful rays. You can enjoy a fantastic BBQ, and entertaining cookouts a retractable awning that will give you years of enjoyment. - Get a free ebook on cleaning and maintenance for retractable awnings . . . share with your friends.
Washington State Commercial Real Estate Appraisals - From evaluating estate property to raw land for commercial development, we can help with appraising as well as services for Market Analysis, Property Marketability, Feasibility and Highest and Best Use. We provide Washington State with expert commercial property appraisal services. We have an excellent history of long-time commercial appraisals across the state. We offer quality work and excellent prices with quick turn around times. Give us a call at 253-564-1342 or visit our website for more information.
HVAC & Furnace Installation, Repair & Maintenance - From Edmonds, Eastside down to Tacoma area - What's Your Heating and Cooling Problem? Furnace Doctors Can Cure Them All! HVAC contractor, John Day and his Furnace Doctors, have been fixing heat pumps, furnaces and air conditioners for years. John says, "We've seen it all! We are a full -service heating and cooling company - there is NOTHING we cannot work on. We service, install and maintain all HVAC systems including all major brands of heating and cooling equipment."
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PNW Video Production - For over thirty years, the most effective AND affordable choice for video production in the Pacific Northwest. From Group Health, Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association, Asarco, Tacoma Pierce County Health Department, Land Surveyors' Association of Washington, and beyond.
The ideal video production company for construction videos & video manuals for work done at Joint Base Lewis McChord. They produce Youtube videos for small business as well. Distribution via online, DVD, or thumb drive.
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Construction Debris and Recycling - Dumpster Rentals - SW Washington - Our business is picking up. We are a full service recycling company, providing services throughout the South Puget Sound region, including the cities of DuPont, Olympia, and Centralia. We can help you in Grays Harbor, Lewis, and Thurston counties as well as other areas of the South Puget Sound. Contact Us for immediately help: 360-280-7305.
Chocolate Yellow Silver Black Labrador Puppies For Sale - Cassie Day loves her family of dogs. The dogs and puppies are part of the family. They breed their dogs and pass them along to happy families in Washington State. They now offer Olde English Bulldogges as well. People buy for hunting pals, dogs for their children, and returning service members buy them for their company.
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Northwest Adventures and Vacation BLOG by authors Don and Peggy Doman - The Pacific Northwest is a great place to spend a vacation. If you only have a couple of days and are looking for a short adventure, then we have many suggestions. We write about our own adventures to Northwest cities like: Tacoma, Seattle, Mukilteo, Victoria and Portland. We stay at hotels or bed & breakfasts. We visit museums, restaurants, and fun places to shop and look around.
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