RYDERWOOD WASHINGTON; INFORMATION ON OLD LOGGING SITES

[Ghosttowns.com]

Originally posted by alan


: has anybody done any research on old sites around Ryderwood; Washington? that area was very bid in logging around the turn of the century; but not much is written or remains.

[Ghosttowns.com]

Originally posted by Ron


: Hey i am from the pe ell area and my dad has lots of old picture from the logging in the ryderwood area so if you would get to me i will give you more info



: Thanks,



: Ron

[Ghosttowns.com]

Originally posted by Shelley


: My mom grew up in Ryderwood. I did a research paper on it about 10 years ago. Part of my paper is available on the Web at the URL below:



: http://redrival.com/svoie/ryderwood/

[Ghosttowns.com]

Originally posted by Val


: I am asking for information on Ryderwood history, such as intresting tales, folklore, mysteries and the like. I have driven through Ryderwood on occassion and enjoyed the area. I would like more information if there is someone out there who can provide it. Thank you.

[Vader citizen]

Hi Ron,

My name is Elizabeth and I saw your notice about old pictures of the Ryderwood area. Am currently working on a history book for Vader's 100th Centennial and looking for pictures and stories of the area.

I recently heard there was a small community just outside of Ryderwood called Johnsville? It was established mainly because no taverns, saloons, or bars were allowed in the Long Bell Company Town, thus Johnsville supported a Tavern. Do you have any verification of this? Also, do you have any pictures of Vader?

Hope you'll contact me soon, the book must be completed by the end of May.

Thank you, Elizabeth

[jpoor]

Good Morning Ron!

Do you still have these old photos?

We have property in Ryderwood and are in the process of putting together information on Ryderwood and we would be very interested in your old photos.

Cheers
Joe

Originally posted by Ron


: Hey i am from the pe ell area and my dad has lots of old picture from the logging in the ryderwood area so if you would get to me i will give you more info



: Thanks,



: Ron

[jpoor]

Good Morning Shelly
I could not access your information on the web. Have you relocated the information on Ryderwood?

Cheers
Joe

Originally posted by Shelley


: My mom grew up in Ryderwood. I did a research paper on it about 10 years ago. Part of my paper is available on the Web at the URL below:



: http://redrival.com/svoie/ryderwood/

[Patchen]

I have many fond memories of Ryderwood. My father worked for Long Bell lumber Co. He ran a steam Pile Driver building railroad bridges. We moved to Ryderwood around 1934 and moved in 1944. I started the 1st grade at the Ryderwood School. My sister, Maxine Patchen was a little older than I. She graduated from the Ryderwood School. We lived at 510 Jackson Street. The house is still there, or at least was several years ago.

More later if anyone interested.

[LauraA]

Patchen, Here are a couple of links you might find interesting.:)

TIME.com: Old Folks at Home -- May 4, 1953 -- Page 1 (http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,818425,00.html)

Cowlitz County (WA) GenWeb Project (http://www.drizzle.com/~jtenlen/wacowlitz/wacowlitz.html)

[Bob K]

I to was born in Ryderwood and grewup in Winlock. Know quite a bit about Ryderwood

[Bob K]

I was born in Ryderwood and my dad worked for LongBell he died there in 1941. The company said he had Polio. His nickname was Ab because he was 6' 5'' tall

[DirtyDog]

I to was born in Ryderwood and grewup in Winlock. Know quite a bit about Ryderwood
http://www.seattledarlings.com/ryderwood/

May be too late for this new link to help any.

[Bob K]

I grew up in Winlock and was born in Ryderwoow I know some things about Johnsonville. It was a taveran and ran untll some time inthe 70's. The Ryderwood Picknic was held their for many years. You can reach me at haffstrace@yahoo.com Thanks Bob

[snowbird]

Well it was interesting to find Ryderwood as a Ghost town since I've lived here the last 10 years.. there are 323 lots here. Many of the homes in town like mine were built in 1923 during the logging days as company owned housing for the loggers. It's the talk of the news these days, the town is bing sued for many things. check out my site www.RyderwoodRumors.com (http://www.RyderwoodRumors.com)

[snowbird]

Hi all, I live in Ryderwood, I have for over 10 years now. Check out my blog.
www.RyderwoodRumors.com (http://www.RyderwoodRumors.com)
I would be interested in any old photos I could get for a book I plan to publish... Bob