Newcastle, nestled in the mountains east of Lake Washington, started as a coal mining town. By 1883, the population had reached 750, and the town had homes, stores, eating houses, and saloons. There were also two schools, a baseball club, a glee club, and five fraternal lodges.
<p>In this 1883 photo, a group of well-dressed Newcastle children and their teacher stand outside their board-and-batten schoolhouse. Many of the girls wear dark dresses with white collars. The boys hold their straw hats carefully.
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<ul><li>Subjects (LCTGM): One-room schools; School children; Students; Teachers</li></ul>
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1883<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1883-00-00T00:00:00Z/9</div>
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