All Neighbors in Bellingham's Fairhaven
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Unlike the vast majority of "community" sites that rely on dry automatic algorithms, Localism employs a team of crack editors who approve the best content. Having your posts and photos consistently approved will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
"Legacy" content is also considered when ranking top neighbors. We don't want to leave the early adopters of Localism in the cold, and we're working hard to process that backlog.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
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I remember the days of the old Fairhaven Salmon BBQ every fall, in the 1980s and even 1990's, It was a great event in one of the empty lots on Harris Ave. After Sea-to-Ski, it was the biggest party of the year in Fairhaven. Great Music and a great salmon dinner............Yum...................................... and now it's back after a hugely popular return last year!
6 pm-sunset -free - Community Dance on Taylor Dock
The Fairhaven Historical District is in the south of Bellingham, It was founded in 1880 and is well-known for it's architecture dating back to the late 1800s. It is one of Bellingham's most desirable neighborhoods, with its proximity to the water and it's quaint historic district. It features Marine Park with access to the Bay for kayakers …
Fairhaven's beginnings are linked to the legendary "Dirty Dan Harris" who is said to have platted Fairhaven in 1883 and given it a name. At the end of the 1800's, Fairhaven was a booming city where the small town was working growing itiself into the next hub city of the west, hoping to become the nortwest terminus for the railroad . Building was really booming, railroad tracks, commercial buildings, and hotels were all pupping up. When Seattle became the main transportation hub, the residents of Fairhaven were crushed and the city went into a depression for a short period of time. Within 10 years the Pacific American Fisheries, would build the largest structure in the state, a huge cannery to process the area's bountiful salmon. Fairhaven was booming again.
Fairhaven's old charm comes from it's many old brick buildings remaining from the 1800's. Many of them have been restored and the newer building in the historical district have been built of brick keeping the oldtime character. 
