Community at the Crossroads The History of Bayview on Whidbey Island

The European settlement of Bayview Corner began in 1860 when early pioneers arrived at the head of Useless Bay to log and settle. Soon Bayview became the crossroads for everyone traveling up Whidbey Island, Washington, 35 miles northwest of Seattle.Community at the Crossroads: The History of Bayview on Whidbey Island offers fascinating stories of how early families turned 600 acres if tidal marsh into flat, fertile farm land. The book explains how the locals built a community hall that attracted people from all parts of Whidbey Island and how Harold Johnston ran the old Cash Store for over five decades. The history, the stories of local families, and a collection of old photos blend into a delightful depiction of a community full of change that still manages to stay the same.Wood, Frances L. is the author of 'Community at the Crossroads The History of Bayview on Whidbey Island', published 2002 under ISBN 9780972445900 and ISBN 0972445900.