Historical Insights

Agriculture

Timber to tobacco, coal to cotton, and wool to wheat—see what’s historically grown economies as well as housing, feeding, clothing, and employing people.

Cereal Capital of the World

An enterprising dreamer with a sixth-grade education changed Battle Creek, Michigan—and breakfast—forever.

The Washington Timber Industry

In the 1920s, Washington's timber industry flourished, driven by demand for lumber and paper. Logging operations expanded, fueled by technological advancements.

Additional Historical Insights