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Industries Shaping Washington: Fishing, Whaling, Lumber, Mining

Explore the pivotal roles of mining, fishing, lumber, and whaling in Washington's development, from early prosperity to environmental challenges and cultural diversity. Learn about the Company System and the impact on Native American Tribes.

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Industries Shaping Washington: Fishing, Whaling, Lumber, Mining

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  1. Early Washington Industry

  2. Objectives • I Can explain the significance of mining, fishing, lumber, and whaling to the development of Washington and the Pacific Northwest • I can explain what a “melting pot” is • I can describe the “Company System”

  3. Fishing • Hugely profitable! • Salmon canneries were very important • Thousands of tons of fish were caught and canned every week! • Eventually lead to over-fishing • Salmon runs depleted, made endangered • Native American Tribes affected

  4. Whaling • Whale Oil was used for many different purposes • Used for lighting, lubrication of machinery, etc. • One ship could harvest $100,000 worth of whale oil • Baleen • Springs, corsets, fishing poles, hoop skirts, etc. • Eventually will fall by the wayside when Petroleum is discovered

  5. Lumber • Logging was a major industry • By 1905, Washington produced more lumber than Any state • Logs would be floated down rivers or into areas around Puget Sound • Gave rise to Tacoma, Seattle, and many other cities • Henry Yesler’s steam-powered saw mill made Seattle a viable city

  6. Mining • Gold • 1849, San Francisco develops due to gold rush • Cities pop up and boom during rushes • “Ghost Towns” • Silver • Silver City, Idaho • Pacific Northwest develops • Coal • Roslyn, Washington (my home town)

  7. “The Great Melting Pot” • Melting Pot: a collection of cultures and beliefs coming together and forming into something unique. • Workers came from all over the world looking for work in Washington’s industries. • They brought with them their cultures and beliefs, which were transmitted between people, until a new cultural identity is formed. • Created a diverse population.

  8. Roslyn • Once the 2nd Largest city in the state • Coal Mining Center • Mine Explosion, 1892 • No. 1 Mine • 45 Miners killed • Worst mine disaster in state history

  9. “Working for the Company” • Both Railroads and Mining Companies had “company systems” • If you worked for the company, you had to buy all of your goods from the company store • They pay you, but you buy from them, so they are getting their money back • What is the main problem with this system?

  10. Student Voice • Fist to Five, how well did we meet our learning targets? • Did the hand out and Mr. Skurski’s personal experience make this lesson more interesting?

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