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Roslyn was founded with the discovery of coal and the coming of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1886. The town's population swelled dramatically in those first decades, from a few hundred in 1886 to about 4000 people in the 1920's. The coal field attracted men from coal mining regions in other parts of the United States and from nations with well developed coal industries. Forty percent of the population in 1900 was foreign born, mostly Slavic, Italian and English immigrants.
. A miner's memorial was erected in front of the old Company Store on September 2nd, 1996. The annual Coal Miners festival celebrates the town's history on Labor Day Weekend. Old shafts, slag piles, coal sheds and mining roads are everyday reminders. The Roslyn Historical Museum on Pennsylvania Avenue harbors mining memorabilia and historical photos along its cramped and narrow walls. Along with the "old-timers'" memories and stories passed on through the generations, these artifacts and landmarks give us all a sense of living history in Roslyn.
Updated Aug 8, 2003
Address: Pennsylvania Avenue
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The Roslyn cemetery is unique, there are 25 separate adjacent cemeteries spread over 15 acres. The land was purchased form the Northern Pacific Company by fraternal, ethnic and civic organizations for the burial of their deceased members. At least 24 nationalities are represented here within nearly 5,000 graves (even the Druids have their own cemetery) Vandals have decimated many of the origiinal headstones.
Many of the names have been listed on a website www.internment.com (I'm not kidding)
Updated Sep 20, 2002
Website: ww.internment.com
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This mural was used on NORTHERN EXPOSURE so many of you have seen it before. It was done by the same artist that painted Marlon Brando. This building was built in 1896 out of sandstone.
Written Sep 20, 2002
Address: Second and Pennsylvania
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The mural painted on the back of Roslyn Theater depicts Marlon Brando in the "Wild One". It was painted by a local, Donald O'Conner.
Written Sep 20, 2002
Address: 101 W. Dakota, Roslyn
Owned by one of the sweetest ladies I know,
this movie house is a thing of wonder. First
rate movies and polite hospitality, you can
afford. If you visit Roslyn in the summertime, this is a must see. I guarantee it!!!!!
Five star.....
Dress Code: They're not picky, but by all means....wear clothes , O.K.?
Written Jan 30, 2003
Address: Kitty Corner down from the Brick
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It looked like a good night spot, it was lively in the afternoon. The Brick Tavern is the oldest continuous operating tavern in the state. It was completed in 1889. A 23' spittoon runs the length of the bar. The annual Roslyn Yacht Regatta uses this spittoon as the race course for their sculpted watercraft.
Dress Code: Clothes!
Updated Sep 20, 2002
Address: First and Pennsylvania, Roslyn
Go to the Barber Shop on a Saturday, morning to early afternoon, and you will meet
natives of the area. Older Roslyn men are steeped in local history. Be cool, be friendly
Get a trim and a shave. You might hear things you never knew about Roslyn, if not, it's a great way to relax for an hour or so.
Located in back of the Brick Tavern.
Written Jan 30, 2003
If you are like most visitors you are more inclined to stay within the city limits. But if youre blessed with a sense of adventure please be cautious. Especially around the old coal mines. These areas are pot-marked
with old ventilation shafts well hidden by
vegetation. Also be aware of the wild animals
which inhabit these areas. Sightings of cougars and bears within the city limits are not uncommon.
Written Jan 30, 2003
Do not devote all of your time to the main Street. Travel down 2nd Street to the South
end where I used to walk to school. You will see rustic houses, nature and breath-taking
scenery. Bring a camera.
Written Feb 25, 2003
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Favorite thing: Roslyn is an American Mainstreet of the 1800's. Most of the buildings are still there from this era. It was made famous by the filming of the TV show called "Northern Exposure", but this is an historic mining town of some importance.
Fondest memory: Walking the streets (actual street) of Roslyn was a walk back in time to a booming mining town. I could visualize how it must have been with the different cultures and all the different languages being spoken. I still wonder why people from 24 different countries came here to work as miners.
Written Apr 29, 2003
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I attended this 100-year old church they are renovating. I think it's wonderful that they are saving these old buildings and keeping our past alive.
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