Twenty-six separate, but adjacent cemeteries forming the Roslyn, Washington cemetery complex
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For several years the Roslyn, Ronald, Cle Elum Heritage Club has been working with cemetery commissioners and Representative Matt Manweller to secure a Capital Improvements Grant from the Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation. The grant would support our plan to build a new Interpretive Kiosk at the entrance to Read More …
The Croatian Monument fundraising moves into Phase 2 to complete landscaping design and adding two benches. To contribute, please send your check to: RRC Heritage Club, Croatian Cemeteries Monument Fund, PO Box 916, Cle Elum, WA 98922. For any questions, call Committee Chair Beverly Prkacin Read at (206) 940-4875. (The Heritage Read More …
Roslyn, WA – A significant moment in history will be recorded at the unique Roslyn Historic Cemeteries on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 3 pmat National Croatian Society Cemetery at Roslyn Historic Cemeteries, with the dedication of the Croatian Memorial Monument paying tribute to all the pioneering Croats. Honorary Consul Frank Read More …
Croatian Memorial Monument Donors Please note: Donations recorded as of May 21, 2018 (Learn more about the Monument in a related article here.) $2000 The Woods Family $1500 Frank W. Brozovich $1000 Joseph & Imelda Gregov Damir O. Rados Narda Lemert Cultural Enhancement Fund administered by Seattle Lodge 439, Croatian Read More …
As the planned Memorial Day dedication of the new Croatian Monument being installed in the Roslyn Cemetery approaches (see related story here), nearly $12,000 of the $15,000 goal has been raised. Donors are sought to take contributions the rest of the way by May 15, 2018 to be able to Read More …
Support the New Monument in Roslyn’s Historic Cemeteries The unique Roslyn Historic Cemeteries will soon get a brand new monument, in tribute to the Croats who helped shape the Eastern Washington towns of Roslyn, Ronald and Cle Elum. This monument will stand as a testament not only to the Croatian Read More …
ALMOST SOLD OUT Explosion Kills 45 Miners in Roslyn, Washington The Tragedy of May 10th, 1892 This book is sure to be treasured for generations to come The Upper County is built upon a foundation of coal mining This book pays tribute to the 45 miners who lost their lives Read More …
From 8-18-1989 Ellensburg Daily Record By Paul Fridlund May 10, 1892. Benjamin Ostliff, an English immigrant, left home for the mine. For the father of six children this day promised something that had been infrequent lately. He would work a full shift in No.1 Mine in Roslyn. The family needed Read More …