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The Northern Kittitas County Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a mission to further the preservation and dissemination of Northern Kittitas County history.

11/05/2026

***THROWBACK THURSDAY***
This is the home of Cle Elum's first Mayor, Thomas Gamble, at 603 E. Third, Cle Elum. Gamble served as mayor from 1902-1903. The home's careful landscaping of vines, flowers and fruit trees is an indication that the property and home were well cared for. Mrs. Gamble and their caretaker are in the photo.

Citation
Connell?, Russell H., "Cle Elum Home. Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs" (1920). Ellensburg History Photographs. 258.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/ellensburg_history/258

10/29/2026

***THROWBACK THURSDAY***
I wish I had more information on this beautiful photograph. It is in our collection and should be acknowledged. It is a beautiful black and white picture of a crowd gathered at the train station in Cle Elum, sending off troops. If anyone recognizes this photo, or knows the background, please let us know, it's beautiful.

Citation: https://nkcmuseums.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nkr-039-train-sendoff.jpg

10/22/2026

Mine No. 1 in Cle Elum (also known as the Independent Mine) was an early coal mine that operated at the east end of Cle Elum, Washington, from 1900 to 1927. Originally operated as a company coal mine by the Northwestern Improvement Company (N.W.I.Co.), before being leased to independent operators.

For more historic photos on the Cle Elum Mines located at our website;
https://nkcmuseums.wpcomstaging.com/historic-photos-collection/

10/15/2026

***THROWBACK THURSDAY***
Coal mining in the Cle Elum area offered employment for many men. The mine tipple (where coal was loaded for transport)was located close to the mining family homes. This is a photo of Independent Mine on 3rd street Cle Elum, near where the senior center is located today.

Citation: "Mine Tipple and Miners' Homes" (2014). Roslyn African American History Photographs. 29.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/roslyn_african_american_history/2

10/13/2026

Curious about the history of Upper Kittitas County? Catch up on this summer’s Night at the Museum speaker series! Watch the videos on our website and discover the fascinating stories, people, and events that shaped our local history.

👉 www.nkcmuseums.org/night-at-the-museum

10/08/2026

***THROWBACK THURSDAY***
Indian John is more than the Interstate 90 rest area. Indian John was a respected late-19th-century farmer, carpenter, and member of the Upper Yakama Nation. This is a great photo sitting on his farm at Peoh Point.

Citation: https://nkcmuseums.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/nkp-047-title-4067696110-e1681239321430.jpg

10/01/2026

***THROWBACK THURSDAY^^^
Great photo of decking logs on the banks of the Teanaway River, over 100 years ago (1920).

Citation
"Logging" (1920). Frederick Krueger Photographs. 207.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/frederick_krueger/207

09/28/2026

Cleaning the Carpenter Family plot at Laurel Hill Cemetery today, with Michael Richard manning the power washer and Stacie Sena, her mom Kathy, Jo Stone, Kathi Butorac, and Charlene Kauzlarich on shovels and rakes. Beautiful morning for this volunteer gathering!

09/26/2026

Our Fall Newsletter is here! We hope you enjoy this issue and invite you to share it with others who appreciate local history.

09/24/2026

***THROWBACK THURSDAY***
Simply titled, "Mouth of a Cave near Cle Elum, Wash." This is such a great photo, and we've posted it multiple times. Does anyone have any idea where this cave is located, or recognize any of these six dapper young men? :)

Address

302 W 3rd Street
Cle Elum, WA
98922

Opening Hours

Friday	12pm - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Website

https://nkcmuseums.wordpress.com/

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