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Cascadia Hotel and Cafe

The Cascadia, originally the Hatley Hotel, was built in 1922 on the site once occupied by Martin’s Boarding House.A fire in 1937 destroyed the second and third floors of the hotel, and only the second story was rebuilt.Today the Cascadia Inn offers 14 comfortable rooms for rent and a full-service cafe.For more info: https://www.historiccascadia.com/

Skykomish Community Church

King County records indicate this building was constructed in 1939. Local sources say the structure dates from even earlier, and was originally built as a residence and later converted for church use. Remodels in the 1950s and 1990s have given the building its present form.

Skykomish Town Hall

This building was a former Great Northern Railway storage building once located south of the tracks. In the 1930s a part of a WPA project it moved to its current location to serve as Town Hall, Library, and Town Jail, and was refurbished using materials from the school which was being torn down to make way for the new 1936 school (see No. 12). The six-panel front doors were from the 1902 school.

Olympia/Whistling Post Tavern

The Olympia was opened in 1897 by Patrick McEvoy, a Great Northern Railway engineer. Legend has it that McEvoy was at the controls when the first passenger train crossed the summit in 1893. The original Building was destroyed in the 1904 fires and was rebuilt in 1905. During prohibition it was known as the Maple Leaf Confectionery. It reverted to a saloon in 1933 and was renamed the Whistling Post. In April 2012, the building was again destroyed by a fire started during a burglary. It was rebuilt and reopened in January 2013 as it now stands.The Whistling Post offers beer, wine and spirits, food and a cozy community atmosphere.

Maloney General Store

Built by town founder, John Maloney, in 1904 after an earlier store burned, this building for many years housed the town’s general store, post office and hardware store. With its typical Western Boomtown Façade, the building began as a single 30 by 60-foot room. As the town grew, Maloney prospered and east and west wings were added. In addition to being a local landmark, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Heritage Register. The west wing, the original butcher shop, is now the permanent home of the Skykomish Historical Society Museum.Skykomish Historical Society MuseumHoused in the historic Maloney’s Store building, built in 1893 by John Maloney, founder of Skykomish. Open weekends May through October, 12 pm to 4 pm.Toot SweetLocated in the historic Maloney’s Store building. Open Saturdays only, 12 pm to 4 pm. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.Sit & Spin Laundromat Located in the Maloney’s Store building. Open 7 days a week from 6 am to 9 pm and has 7 Whirlpool stacker units available for the town and passers through in need of laundry services.

Skykomish Historical Society Museum

Maloney Warehouse

Now Onemish LodgeThis building built in 1908 originally sat alongside the railroad tracks, across the street and slightly west of its present day location. It served as a warehouse for John Maloney’s General Merchandise, with goods being transported in and out of town by freight train. In the early 1920s it was moved to its present day location, and not long after converted for use as a movie house which operated until about 1969. Recently it was rescued and restored using much of the original material to become Onemish Lodge an extended stay basecamp for recreation and tourism.https://onemishlodge.com/new-our-mission/

Manual Training Building

The Manual Training class of the Skykomish School built this building in 1922 as a school project. Formerly located one block west, it was moved to this location when the present day school was built. In 1954 it was purchased by the Town of Skykomish to serve as a fire hall. Today it houses a BNSF railroad operations office and warehouse.

Workers Cottage

Dating from the 1890s, this modest dwelling is typical of an early Skykomish worker’s cottage. Originally just one room, a kitchen and bathroom were later added to the rear of the house.

Teacherage

Known locally as the Teacher’s Cottage, this circa 1915 residence of Craftsman design originally housed single, female teachers employed by the Skykomish School District. It is now the home of the District’s Superintendent.

Skykomish School

The Skykomish School, constructed in 1936, is one of seven schools built in Washington State under President Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration. Under the program, the community provided the concrete and lumber from local sources, and the WPA provided the labor.The building was designed by architect William Mallis, and replaced a two-story, wood-framed schoolhouse on the same property. The three-story, concrete building has streamlined Modeme detailing and Art Deco ornaments. Although utilitarian in appearance, it was considered at the forefront of school design when constructed. Through careful stewardship. The Skykomish School building retains its historic integrity both inside and out, and has been in continual use serving grades pre-kindergarten through twelve for over eighty years as Skykomish School District #404.https://www.skykomish.wednet.edu/about/community

King County Library System–Skykomish

In November of 1944, the Town of Skykomish became the first municipality in King County to contract with the King County Library System for library services. For the first fifty years the Library was housed in the Town Hall building. It moved to this building in October of 1993. The building dates from 1947, and has housed several businesses that have come and gone through the years.

Masonic Hall

Still active, the Skykomish Free and Accepted Masons Lodge #259 is the oldest and only surviving fraternal organization in Skykomish. The Hall was built in 1924 with donated labor and local materials, and through the years has been the hub of many of the Town’s social events.It is also now home to the Skykomish Harvest Foodbank.

Levee Park

Raised river walk along the Skykomish River. ADA accessible.

Great Northern Railway Depot

Built in 1898, it was originally located in approximately the current location. During an expansion of the rail yard in 1922, the building was moved to the north side of the tracks and enlarged to 105-feet long including a freight room. In 1970 passenger service to Skykomish was discontinued, and it became a crew office and storage facility for the railway. As part of the Skykomish oil clean-up settlement, the depot is now owned by the town and has been returned to the south side of the tracks. near where it began more than a century ago. It is again a 24 by 60-foot standard depot building, housing the Skykomish Visitor’s Center, the ride-on Great Northern & Cascade Railway Club and an extension of the Skykomish Historical Society Museum. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington Heritage Register, it is one of the last wood frame Great Northern depots remaining in the state.Great Northern & Cascade Railway Mini Train Rides Established in 2012, it offers free mini train rides (donations accepted) on 1/8th scale trains, weekends and holidays, May through October.Tour the original 1898 Depot and museum now open 10 am to 4 pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) thanks to a Community Grant from King County’s 4Culture.

Railroad Avenue Park

Picnic tables.In the months of May through October it is the site of the Skykomish Open Air Markets.Each summer, the Knotty Knitters install their yarn bomb project along Railroad Avenue Park.

Community Center

Once the school superintendents house, reconstructed in 1990 in its 1890 form.

Sawyers Corner

Naturescape and picnic area.

Maloney Creek Interpretive Trail

A short (0.2-mile) forested stroll, ADA accessible, overlooking a clear, rushing creek. Picnic area.

Depot Park Pump Track

Pump track for learning and honing mountain bike skills.

Sledding Hill

Southern end of First or Third Streets.

Former US Forest Service Compound

Now the Town Maintenance Yard

Bloedell Donovan Lumber Mill Row Houses

Can still be seen along West Old Cascade Hwy.

King County Fire District #50

King County Fire District #50

Ex G.N./BNSF Wye Track

Used to turn around locomotives.Take a step back in time with a short walk down the Wye Track at the east end of town. A remnant from a bygone era you can find pieces of track here dating back to the early 1920’s.

Great Northern Caboose X228

A 30-foot wooden caboose built in 1943, which has been converted to a private residence.

Mitchell House–1923

A 1923 Dutch Colonial, at one time a working dairy, and during the depression a boarding house.Built by E. L. Orner for Raymond Mitchell, the grand Dutch Colonial was built during the construction years of the Cascade Tunnel. Features include original front entry doorway, wood floors, trim, floors and fixtures. The expansive grounds include the original caretaker’s cottage, creamery, fish pond and old stone firepit.

Skykomish Airport

Forest Fire Staging is common at this airport during the summer months.https://wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/AllStateAirports/Skykomish_SkykomishState.htm

Skykomish Ballpark

Just north of town across the Skykomish River.Features campgrounds, an outdoor kitchen, restrooms, playground equipment and easy access to the Skykomish River. Reserve a camping spot in this jewel of the valley any time during the summer and fall.Music In the Park takes place here the third Saturday in August.

LouSkis Deli on the Sky

Delicious sandwiches, salads, and soups made with the freshest ingredients here in Skykomish. Hand dipped ice cream is sold by the cup, in a cone, or as a milkshake – with or without shots of espresso. Wines, and craft beers are available for purchase to enjoy off-site. LouSki's Deli also provides a wide variety of snacks, drinks, and market items.There is also an electric vehicle (EV) Charging Station operated by AeroVironment. This charging station has 2 ports, CHAdeMO and J1772 outlets and provides Level 2 and Level 3 Charging. For more info, directions to this and other charging stations see West Coast Green Highway.

Sky Gas Station

Smokey's BBQ and Brewery

https://smokeysbarbque.com/skykomish/

Skykomish Ranger District - Skykomish Office

https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mbs/about-forest/offices/?cid=fsbdev7_001655

Miller River Bridge and Washout

Milltown