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Frank Mihelick after layoff from Weyerhaeuser, Enumclaw, Washington, October 22, 2002
Order an ImageThe Weyerhaeuser Timber Company opened its first sawmill in 1903 in Washington State and grew to become a giant in the industry, employing generations of workers. In 2002, the company announced plans to sell 115,000 acres of timberland and close plants in Enumclaw and Snoqualmie, a move that affected 260 employees.
In this image, Frank Mihelich, far right, discusses losing his job at the Enumclaw mill after 36 years with the company. His father had also worked for Weyerhaeuser for decades.
Caption information written by: https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/end-of-the-line-for-sons-who-followed-dads-to-mill-1099079.php
Caption information source: "End of the line for sons who followed dads to mill," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 22, 2002, page A1.
In this image, Frank Mihelich, far right, discusses losing his job at the Enumclaw mill after 36 years with the company. His father had also worked for Weyerhaeuser for decades.
Caption information written by: https://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/end-of-the-line-for-sons-who-followed-dads-to-mill-1099079.php
Caption information source: "End of the line for sons who followed dads to mill," Seattle Post-Intelligencer, October 22, 2002, page A1.
ID Number: 2000.107.20021022.CD01.001
Date: 2002
Creator(s):
Eklund, Scott, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 image file : TIF ; 1.9 MB
Additional Information: Metadata created as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Credit: MOHAI, Seattle Post-Intelligencer Collection, 2000.107.20021022.CD01.001, photo by Scott Eklund
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