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    Issaquah, Washington
    Issaquah, Washington
    Issaquah, Washington
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    Issaquah, Washington

    By Issaquah Historical Society

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    Incorporated as Gilman in 1892, Issaquah was among the earliest communities settled on the east side of Lake Washington. By 1900, immigrants and newcomers were flooding into the town now known as Issaquah to work the mines, mill lumber, and establish farms and businesses. Though the town's growth dwindled with the coal market in the 1920s, families first attracted by the area's business opportunities stayed because they loved the close-knit community. In 1940 the first bridge across Lake Washington heralded a new era of growth, bringing Issaquah within an hour's drive of Seattle. By the time Interstate 90 came through town in the early 1970s, many trademarks of the small town were fading.

    This collection of photographs, many never before published, illustrates Issaquah's heyday of mining and logging, its quiet years as a rural community, and its recent transformation into a thriving city. Included are scenes of local events such as the annual Issaquah rodeo, the Squak Valley Hot Shots musical group, and the Issaquah Skyport air show. The deconstruction of architectural symbols such as the Issaquah high trestle and an old pioneer home are also documented.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArcadia Publishing
    Release dateNov 1, 2002
    ISBN9781439613719
    Issaquah, Washington
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    Issaquah Historical Society

    Issaquah Historical Society staff and volunteers compiled this visual history, drawing on the Society's collection of more than 2,000 photographs. The Issaquah Historical Society, founded in 1972, works to discover, preserve, and disseminate the history of Issaquah. Proceeds from the sale of this book support the organization in its efforts.

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      Issaquah, Washington - Issaquah Historical Society

      This view of the Issaquah Valley, taken in 1943 from Squak Mountain, shows the landscape before the development boom of the 1960s. (94.21.15)

      Issaquah

      Washington

      Issaquah Historical Society

      Copyright © 2002 by Issaquah Historical Society.

      9781439613719

      Published by Arcadia Publishing

      Charleston SC, Chicago IL, Portsmouth NH, San Francisco CA

      Printed in the United States of America

      Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2002109310

      For all general information contact Arcadia Publishing at:

      Telephone 843-853-2070

      Fax 843-853-0044

      E-Mail sales@arcadiapublishing.com

      For customer service and orders:

      Toll-Free 1-888-313-2665

      Visit us on the Internet at www.arcadiapublishing.com

      A wave of laborers, like these 1908 Grand Ridge Mine crew members and High Point Mill crew members came to the Issaquah area in the early 1900s. (93.32.1.50)

      Table of Contents

      Title Page

      Copyright Page

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      INTRODUCTION

      One - BECOMING A BOOM TOWN 1860–1920

      Two - ENJOYING A QUIET LIFE 1920–1960

      Three - ENTERING AN ERA OF CHANGE 1960–PRESENT

      Index

      ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      We are indebted to community members who placed photographs in our care over the years. Because of them, we have a varied collection with which to tell Issaquah’s story. Thanks also go to participants in the 2001 Memory Book Project, whose writings are frequently quoted in this volume.

      Museum Director Erica S. Maniez wrote text and coordinated project details, with help from Administrative Assistant Lisa Clapper. However, like most of our organization’s accomplishments, this one would not have been possible without volunteers. Images of America: Issaquah, Washington would not have met its deadline without the dedication of Diane Dambacher. Christina Asavareungchai, Jean Cerar, Penny Miller, and Leslie Schuyler also contributed greatly to the production of this volume. David Bangs, Jean Cerar, Eric Erickson, Faye Green, Linda Adair Hjelm, and Nancy Horrocks provided project oversight.

      Warm thanks go to David Bangs for donating many of the contemporary images, and to Greg Spranger for providing depot restoration photographs. Finally, we wish to acknowledge Moon Photo in Seattle for its high-quality photograph reproduction services.

      Boxed goods are stacked on the wooden sidewalk of Mill Street (today’s Sunset Way) in this winter scene from the 1930s. The Rolling Log Tavern, Grand Central Hotel, and Snoqualmie Power Station are also visible. (72.21.14.128)

      INTRODUCTION

      In many ways, the history of Issaquah is typical of the region east of Seattle and Lake Washington. Like so many other towns in the area, its early history bears the marks of the railroad, mining, and logging. However, other elements make the town’s history unique. Issaquah is one of the oldest settlements east of Lake Washington and its story includes King County’s first hop farms, the recall of the town’s first female mayor, and the organization of Salmon Days, one of the most popular regional celebrations in the country. And although growth and development has changed the face of the town, many elements of its original character remain.

      In creating this book, we set out to include photographs that not only document the history of Issaquah, but which also capture the spirit of the town in all its phases of development. We drew from historic images in our collection, but have also included a number of contemporary images in order to document Issaquah’s more recent past. We hope that this volume will appeal to residents who have lived here all their lives, and bring back memories of days gone by. We also think that those who have come to the area recently will recognize the Issaquah they know in these pages, and develop an appreciation for the history of their new hometown.

      The process of creating this book included an extensive inventory of our photograph collection. It also included a series of photograph identification days, where long-time residents of the area sat down with us and shared their memories of the events depicted. We tried to look at our collection with fresh eyes; as a result many of the images selected for this book have never before been published.

      The Issaquah Historical Society cares for a collection of more than 2,000 historic images. This is a small fraction of the historic education work we undertake. The Issaquah Historical Society was formed in 1972 by a group of Issaquah residents who felt that the preservation of the community’s rich history—in architecture, photographs, artifacts, and stories—was vital to its future. Today, the Issaquah Historical Society operates two museums, the Gilman Town Hall and the Issaquah Depot, as well as a restoration center, in historic buildings. It offers group tours, research services, and a variety of educational programs. You can learn more about the Issaquah Historical Society and its work at our website, www.issaquahhistory.org. If you are interested in obtaining copies of any of the images in this book, please contact us at 425-392-3500 or info@ issaquahhistory.org.

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