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Looking back Flemmings in Harrington, Wash., 1929

John Flemming of Harrington, Wash., built this playhouse for his children in 1929. He also built the house in the background. The Fleming children, from left, are Dorothy, Marguerite and Laura, who is holding 1-year-old Robert. The house is still there, but the playhouse is long gone. (Photo courtesy of Robert Flemming / The Spokesman-Review)
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John Flemming of Harrington, Wash., built this playhouse for his children in 1929. He also built the house in the background. The Fleming children, from left, are Dorothy, Marguerite and Laura, who is holding 1-year-old Robert. The house is still there, but the playhouse is long gone. (Photo courtesy of Robert Flemming / The Spokesman-Review)

Family home and playhouse built by John Flemming

John Flemming of Harrington, Wash., built this playhouse for his children in 1929. He also built the house in the background. The Fleming children, from left, are Dorothy, Marguerite and Laura, who is holding 1-year-old Robert. The house is still there, but the playhouse is long gone.