Episodes

  • Philip A Woolley: Legacy and Final Years

    Philip A Woolley: Legacy and Final Years
    Jun 3 2024
    Join your host, Clayton Hall, as we dive into the final years and lasting legacy of Philip A. Woolley. Discover how Woolley balanced his business ventures between Sedro-Woolley and Georgia, and learn about his passing in 1912. This episode also highlights Woolley's enduring impact on the community and the town's development. We conclude this season by honoring Woolley's contributions and setting the stage for our next season, which will focus on the first settlers of Sedro-Woolley, with each episode highlighting a different pioneer. Don't miss the final chapter of this season's fascinating journey into Sedro-Woolley's history.
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    10 mins
  • Philip A Woolley: Building a Legacy in Woolley

    Philip A Woolley: Building a Legacy in Woolley
    Jun 3 2024
    Join your host, Clayton Hall, as we dive into the story of how Philip A. Woolley founded the town of Woolley and competed with the neighboring town of Sedro. Discover the fierce rivalry, strategic moves, and eventual merging of the two towns into what we now know as Sedro-Woolley. Explore Woolley's vision and leadership that helped shape the future of this vibrant community.
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    13 mins
  • Philip A Woolley: The Westward Journey

    Philip A Woolley: The Westward Journey
    Jun 1 2024
    Join your host Clayton Hall as we continue the fascinating journey of Philip A. Woolley in the second episode of Season 2. Discover how Woolley moved west, seeking new opportunities and challenges that would eventually lead him to play a crucial role in the development of what would become Sedro-Woolley. From his strategic land acquisitions to the establishment of key railroads, this episode covers Woolley's adventurous leap into the unknown and the foundations of his legacy in the Pacific Northwest. Dive in and explore the bold moves and calculated risks that defined Woolley's journey to the West.
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    14 mins
  • Philip A Woolley: Early Life Years

    Philip A Woolley: Early Life Years
    May 31 2024
    Join your host Clayton Hall as we dive into the early life of Philip A. Woolley. Explore his childhood in Malone, New York, his early business ventures in Canada, and the start of his journey as a railroad contractor. This episode sets the stage for Woolley's later achievements in the Pacific Northwest.
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    20 mins
  • Mortimer Cook: Final Chapter

    Mortimer Cook: Final Chapter
    May 30 2024
    Join host Clayton Hall as we uncover the final chapter in the life of Mortimer Cook. Learn how the economic depression of the 1890s nearly bankrupted him and led him to seek fortune in the Philippines. Discover the circumstances surrounding his death and how his legacy was almost lost to history. This episode concludes the fascinating story of a pioneer whose life was marked by relentless pursuit and resilience.
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    12 mins
  • Mortimer Cook: Founding Sedro

    Mortimer Cook: Founding Sedro
    May 30 2024
    Join host Clayton Hall as we explore the dynamic life of Mortimer Cook, from his arrival in the Skagit Valley to the founding of Sedro. Discover how Cook's entrepreneurial spirit, savvy land acquisitions, and innovative ventures shaped the early growth of the town. Learn about the quirky origins of Sedro's name, the pivotal role of Cook's shingle mill in the region's development, and find out what Cook Road is named after. This episode unveils the fascinating journey of a pioneer who left an indelible mark on Sedro-Woolley's history.
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    13 mins
  • Mortimer Cook: Solider, Gold Seeker, Mayor, Entrepreneur, Banker, and Pionner

    Mortimer Cook: Solider, Gold Seeker, Mayor, Entrepreneur, Banker, and Pionner
    May 29 2024
    Join your host, Clayton Hall, as we explore the formative years of one of Sedro-Woolley's notable figures. After his military service, Mortimer Cook embarked on a series of adventures: seeking gold on the Fraser River, operating a ferry in British Columbia, building the first iron bridge near Topeka, Kansas, and serving as a banker and mayor in Santa Barbara, California. Discover how these diverse experiences led him to the Puget Sound, setting the stage for his later contributions to Sedro-Woolley.
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    30 mins
  • Mortimer Cook: The Early Life

    Mortimer Cook: The Early Life
    May 28 2024
    Join your host Clayton Hall as he delves into the formative years of one of Sedro-Woolley's founding fathers, Mortimer Cook. Embark on a journey through the bustling town of Mansfield, Ohio, and follow Cook's adventurous spirit to the California border during the Mexican-American War. Explore how his experiences, starting from his birth on September 8, 1826, shaped his entrepreneurial drive and set the stage for his significant contributions to the development of Sedro-Woolley.
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    14 mins