National Register of Historic Places

Blewett Arrastra

Cashmere, Chelan County, Washington
Listed
September 16, 1974
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001941

About this property

The Blewett Arrastra is a historic site near Cashmere, Washington, United States. The Blewett Arrastra is in the steep and narrow valley of Peshastin Creek. A roadside pullout on U.S. Route 97, in the Wenatchee National Forest. The arrastra is adjacent to the fast-running creek From as early as 1860 until the early 20th century, the gold mining town of Blewett occupied this section of the valley. Up the hill to the northwest a few hundred yards (meters) there are the abandoned shafts, and the remains of a stamp mill, and the stone arrastra. Many of the structures and buildings were destroyed, particularly when the highway was improved. The arrastra was cut into the bedrock and is about 8 feet (2.4 m) across. Only the base in the bedrock remains. The rocks used to crush the ore against the base are missing. These rocks were often worn down and replaced. Along the track, there are three such drag stones from other arrastras. The process used here to drag these crushing stones is unknown.

Location

Cashmere, Chelan County, Washington
47.42694, -120.65826

Categories

INDUSTRYENGINEERING
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Sources

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When was Blewett Arrastra listed on the National Register?

Blewett Arrastra was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Blewett Arrastra?

Blewett Arrastra is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Blewett Arrastra?

The period of significance for Blewett Arrastra is recorded as the industrial era.

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