Granite Falls, WA has a rich history
in mining, logging and railroading industries, all of which once flourished in
Snohomish County. The city is made up of
approximately 3,500 people. The roads
here are easily navigable and maintain a consistent flow of traffic. The Granite Falls Museum is located a short
drive from the central part of town and is located behind the community food
bank off of the main road, so finding it without GPS will be tricky.
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| The Sharp House (from parking lot) © Aaron Everly |
There are two separate structures
on the same property that make up the museum.
The Sharp House was the original
museum and established in 1971. Inside
the Sharp House, visitors can time travel back to 1905 and parts of the early
to mid-20th century. There
are no barriers that separate people from the displays, so visitors can get
up-close and personal with the past. The
museum has great trust in its community and people who visit.
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| Sharp House Interior © Aaron Everly |
The main museum opened in
2007. Here visitors can get an in-depth
history lesson. Each section of this
museum allows visitors the opportunity to reflect on economical, industrial,
and technological advances that have occurred in the city. Visitors can explore and interact with the infinite
display of antiquated items, just don’t drive away in the Ford Model-T.
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| Wall of Photos (2nd floor of Museum) © Aaron Everly |
A myriad collection of maps is what
makes this the most unique museum in SnoCo.
If you have ancestral roots in Snohomish County, this museum has the
technological capability to search for homestead boundaries since 1910. So where a Fred Meyer now exists, that may
have been a plot of land owned by your ancestor. In addition to homestead maps, they have
railroad and mining maps for the explorer in you. All of the maps are digitized.
The museum is open on Sundays from 12pm - 5pm.
The staff is volunteer and their ability to recall historical points are
impressive. There is a clean toilet available at the entrance. There is no cost to visit, but donations are
welcome and so are you.
For more information about the city please scan the UR code or follow the link on your mobile device. The information contained there has been provided by Snohomish County.
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