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Yuppykiller t1_j68u9a1 wrote

Franklin was one of the first places we explored when we moved to Maple Valley 7 years ago. The remains of an old coal car trestle…my son and dog in the corner for perspective

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wildskies2525 OP t1_j69rpxu wrote

Glad you found the area.

The trestle was for the water pipe from town, going back towards Black Diamond. There were a few mines above and below the cemetery that have since been sealed or collapsed. Housing was also along the former railroad grade, which is below the trail from the airshaft to the cemetery, can just barely make it out if you look over the side of the hill. We have the receipts from the contractor that installed it and for the actual wood pipe its self at the museum. Can still find some evidence of it, although nature has reclaimed most it, some of the metal pipes have been documented.

If you're ever interested, would be glad to show around some of the area and other sites. Just send me a message.

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