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Book project about the early history of Acme, WA.

Research is currently underway to document the early history of Acme, Washington. Once compiled and written, this information will be published in a book about this small town. Old photos will show Acme, and its people, from its infancy through the timber boom years. At one time Acme was home to two general stores, a blacksmith shop, several shake mills, a weekly newspaper and numerous other business concerns.

If you have information or photos which are relevant to the history of Acme (to about 1940), and are willing to share with readers, please contact M. A. Hellyer by clicking e-mail.

Borrowed items will be handled with care and returned promptly to their owners. Information is also sought on the early Nooksack Indians who lived, traveled and hunted in that area long before settlers built a town called Acme.

This early bridge in Acme, WA (above) was built for horses and wagons. It spanned the South Fork of the Nooksack where the current Acme bridge stands. It was one of several bridges built in this location.

Loggers in Acme (right) pause on springboards after chopping out the undercut on a cedar tree.