Hampton Lumber Co. Smokestack — Onalaska, WA
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N 46° 34.719 W 122° 43.520
10T E 521045 N 5158379
The Hampton Lumber Co. Smokestack in Onalaska, Washington, stands as a historical monument to the once-thriving lumber mill, which employed 900 workers and played a key role in the region’s logging industry.
Waymark Code: WM16K86
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2022
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The Hampton Lumber Co. Smokestack in Onalaska, Washington, stands as a towering relic of the region’s bustling logging industry. Soaring 225 feet above Carlisle Lake, this concrete sentinel has withstood the test of time, its stark presence evoking the once-thriving lumber mill that it served. Built between 1909 and 1920, with dates varying depending on the source, the smokestack was part of the Carlisle Lumber Company’s operations. This company played a pivotal role in the local economy, employing up to 900 workers at its peak.
The mill, originally designed to process vast quantities of timber from the surrounding forests, was a symbol of the industrial boom that defined Lewis County in the early 20th century. The smokestack was an essential feature, releasing the smoke from the steam-powered generators that fueled the mill’s operations. But beyond its technical function, the smokestack also symbolized the scale and ambition of the logging industry during that time.
The mill itself was more than just a place of work—it was a self-sustaining community. The town of Onalaska, named after a place in Arkansas, included housing for workers, many of whom were Japanese immigrants. During World War II, however, the dynamics of the town shifted, as Japanese-American workers were relocated to internment camps following the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Though the mill closed in 1942 and much of the complex has been dismantled, the smokestack remains, a lasting testament to the legacy of the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest and the people who shaped it.
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