My World Tuesday #44 - Hamilton Stack

There is one landmark in Stanwood that is readily seen from many directions. It is the Hamilton Stack.

Hamilton Stack

Between the 1880s and 1916, several small shingle mills operated at the site of the stack. In 1916, a new mill was built on the site and in 1923, the mill was purchased and operated by the Clough Lumber Company.

In 1927, a smokestack known as the "Hamilton Stack" was constructed to elevate the smoke from burning refuse so it wouldn't blow into Stanwood. The mill ceased operations in the early 1930's and was later purchased by the Hamilton family around 1945. They still own a lumber company in town however the mill itself finally closed down in 1960.

Today the stack is still a major landmark and is seasonally decorated with lights by volunteers from the Lion's Club and fire department.

Decorations at Top of Stack

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Information on the Hamilton Stack provided by HistoryLink.org.