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National Register of Historic Places listings in King County, Washington facts for kids

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Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and special places around you? In King County, Washington, there are many historic spots that are super important to our country's past! These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a special list of buildings, areas, and objects that tell amazing stories about how people lived, worked, and played long ago.

There are over 300 of these special places in King County. Many are in the big city of Seattle, but lots of others are in smaller towns and beautiful natural areas outside Seattle. Let's explore some of these cool historic sites!

Cool Historic Places in King County

King County is full of interesting places that have been saved because they are important to history. These spots help us learn about the past and understand how our communities grew.

Old Homes and Farms

Many of the historic places are old homes and farms. They show us what life was like for families who settled here.

  • The William and Estella Adair Farm in Carnation (listed 2002) is a great example of an early farm. It helps us see how farming families lived and worked in the early 1900s.
  • The Horatio and Laura Allen Farm in Duvall (listed 2002) is another historic farm. These farms are important because they show how people used the land to grow food and build communities.
  • The Oscar Blomeen House in Auburn (listed 1991) is a historic home that tells us about the architecture and lifestyles of people from its time.
  • The John and Kate Dougherty Farmstead in Duvall (listed 2005) also gives us a peek into the farming history of the area.
  • The David and Martha Entwistles House in Carnation (listed 1999) is another old home that has been preserved.
  • The Andrew and Bergette Hjertoos Farm (listed 2002) is yet another farm in Carnation that shows the agricultural roots of the region.
  • The Louis and Ellen Olson House in Enumclaw (listed 1984) is a historic home that represents the early days of the town.
  • The Mary Olson Farm in Kent (listed 2001) is a well-preserved farm that teaches us about farming practices and family life from the past.
  • The Pickering Farm in Issaquah (listed 1983) is a historic farm that shows the agricultural heritage of the Issaquah area.
  • The Helmer and Selma Steen House in Vashon (listed 2000) is a historic home on Vashon Island.
  • The Frederick W. Winters House in Bellevue (listed 1992) is a beautiful old house that shows the style of homes built in the early days of Bellevue.
  • The Harry Vanderbilt Wurdemann House in Lake Forest Park (listed 1990) is another significant historic home.

Important Buildings and Community Spots

Many buildings that served the community are also on the list. These include post offices, libraries, and meeting halls.

  • The Auburn Post Office (listed 2000) and the Auburn Public Library (listed 1982) in Auburn are examples of important public buildings. Libraries, especially, were often built with help from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman who funded many libraries across the U.S.
  • The Black Diamond Cemetery (listed 2000) in Black Diamond is a historic cemetery. It tells us about the people who lived and worked in this old coal mining town.
  • The Bothell Pioneer Cemetery (listed 1996) in Bothell is another historic burial ground.
  • The Falls City Masonic Hall in Fall City (listed 2004) and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall No. 148 in Carnation (listed 1999) are examples of places where community groups met. These halls were important centers for social life and helping others.
  • The Issaquah Sportsmen's Club (listed 1998) in Issaquah was a place for outdoor activities and community gatherings.
  • The Peter Kirk Building (listed 1973) and the Kirkland Women's Club (listed 1990) in Kirkland are important buildings that show the early development of the city. The Peter Kirk Building is one of the oldest buildings in Kirkland.
  • The Lakeview School in Mercer Island (listed 1988) is a historic school building. Old schools often have unique designs and tell us about education in the past.
  • The Masonic Temple-Auburn (listed 2015) in Auburn is another significant meeting place.
  • The McGrath Cafe and Hotel-The McGrath in North Bend (listed 2002) was a place where travelers and locals could eat and stay.
  • The Preston Community Clubhouse in Preston (listed 2008) served as a central spot for community events.
  • The Joshua Sears Building (listed 1982) and the Masonic Lodge Building (listed 1982) in Kirkland are more examples of historic commercial and community buildings.
  • The Snoqualmie School Campus in Snoqualmie (listed 1989) is a historic school that has served generations of students.
  • The Trommald Building in Enumclaw (listed 2000) is a historic commercial building.
  • The Tukwila School in Tukwila (listed 1979) is now the Tukwila Library. It's cool how old buildings can get new uses!
  • The Vincent School in Carnation (listed 2004) is another historic school building.
  • The F. W. Woolworth Company Store in Renton (listed 2015) was once a popular department store, showing how people shopped in the past.

Historic Transportation and Industry

Some listings are related to how people traveled or how goods were made.

  • The ARTHUR FOSS (tugboat) (listed 1989) is a very old tugboat, a type of boat used to pull other ships. It's a National Historic Landmark, meaning it's super important to the whole country!
  • The Great Northern Depot in Skykomish (listed 1997) and the Issaquah Depot (listed 1990) are old train stations. They remind us of a time when trains were a main way to travel and move goods.
  • The Lester Depot (listed 1987) was another train station, though it has been taken down.
  • The MV Kirkland (listed 1997), also known as the TOURIST II, is an old auto ferry. Ferries were and still are important for getting around the Puget Sound area.
  • The Mukai Cold Process Fruit Barrelling Plant in Vashon (listed 1994) is a historic factory where fruit was processed. It shows us about the agricultural industry on Vashon Island.
  • The Patton Bridge in Auburn (listed 1995) is a historic bridge over the Green River. Bridges are vital for connecting communities.
  • The Snoqualmie Falls Cavity Generating Station (listed 1976) and the Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District (listed 1992) are parts of a power plant that uses the force of Snoqualmie Falls to make electricity. This was a big deal when it was built!
  • The Yellowstone Road in Redmond (listed 1974) is a historic road that was part of a very early cross-country route.

Nature and Parks

Even natural areas and parks can be historic, especially if they show how people used or enjoyed the land over time.

  • The Camp North Bend (listed 1993) in North Bend is a historic district that was once a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. The CCC was a program during the Great Depression that put young men to work on public lands.
  • The Covenant Beach Bible Camp in Des Moines (listed 2006) is now part of Des Moines Beach Park. It's a historic district that shows how people used to gather for camps and recreation.
  • The Marymoor Prehistoric Indian Site in Redmond (listed 1970) is a very old site where Native American artifacts have been found. It tells us about the earliest people who lived in this area.
  • The Point Robinson Light Station on Vashon Island (listed 2004) is a historic lighthouse. Lighthouses are important for guiding ships safely.
  • The Redmond City Park (listed 2009), also known as Anderson Park, is a historic park in Redmond.
  • The Si View Park in North Bend (listed 2015) is another historic park that has served the community for many years.
  • The Snoqualmie Falls (listed 2009) itself is a natural wonder, but it's also important historically for its connection to the power plant and local tribes.
  • The Stevens Pass Historic District (listed 1976) is a historic area in the Cascade Mountains, important for its role in transportation and recreation.

Former Listings

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register if it's changed too much or no longer exists.

  • The Enumclaw High School in Enumclaw was listed in 1984 but was removed in 1988 because it was torn down.

Images for kids

  • Adair Farm

    William and Estella Adair Farm

  • Allen Farm Cherry Valley

    Horatio and Laura Allen Farm

  • Auburn, WA - former post office 01A

    Auburn Post Office

  • Auburn, WA - Auburn Dance Center 02

    Auburn Public Library

  • Black Diamond Cemetery 03

    Black Diamond Cemetery

  • Auburn, WA - Oscar Blomeen House 05

    Oscar Blomeen House

  • Bothell Pioneer Cemetery 09

    Bothell Pioneer Cemetery

  • Camp Waskowitz - 05

    Camp North Bend

  • Bothell, WA - Dr. Reuben Chase House 03

    Dr. Reuben Chase House

  • Clise mansion

    James W. Clise House

  • Colvos Store

    Colvos Store

  • Des Moines Beach Park 02

    Covenant Beach Bible Camp

  • Dockton, WA - Dockton Store 01

    Dockton Hotel

  • Duvall, WA - Dougherty Farmstead 02

    John and Kate Dougherty Farmstead

  • Kirkland, WA - 127 7th Avenue 02

    Dr. Trueblood House

  • James G Eddy House (Medina, Washington)

    James G. Eddy House and Grounds

  • Carnation, WA - Entwistle House 02

    David and Martha Entwistles House

  • Fall City, WA - Masonic Hall 02

    Falls City Masonic Hall

  • Bothell, WA - Faust-Ryan House 01A

    Faust-Ryan House

  • Lake Wilderness Lodge pano 02

    Gaffney's Lake Wilderness Lodge

  • Skykomish, WA railway station 01

    Great Northern Depot

  • Hjertoos Farm

    Andrew and Bergette Hjertoos Farm

  • Hollywood Farm 2012-09-17 12-57-41

    Hollywood Farm

  • Carnation, WA - Oddfellows Hall 01

    Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Hall No. 148

  • Issaquah Depot 02

    Issaquah Depot

  • Issaquah Sportsmen's Club 04

    Issaquah Sportsmen's Club

  • Jovita Land Company Model Home - Corbett House 01

    Jovita Land Company Model Home-Corbett House

  • Keewaydin Clubhouse 02

    Keewaydin Clubhouse

  • Lilly Kirk House (Bothell, Washington)

    Lilly Kirk House

  • Kirk Bldg 1889

    Peter Kirk Building

  • Kirkland, WA - Kirkland Women's Club 01

    Kirkland Women's Club

  • Mercer Island, WA - Lakeview School 01

    Lakeview School

  • Great Northern Depot at Lester, Washington

    Lester Depot

  • Kirkland, WA - 304 8th Avenue W 01

    Loomis House

  • Maloneys General Store

    Maloney's General Store

  • Kirkland, WA - Louis S. Marsh House 03

    Louis S. Marsh House

  • AKC 2014 pics5 012

    Marymoor Prehistoric Indian Site

  • Kirkland - Campbell Building 02

    Masonic Lodge Building

  • Lodge picture1

    Masonic Temple-Auburn

  • McGrath Hotel

    McGrath Cafe and Hotel-The McGrath

  • Vashon - Mukai Cold Process Fruit Barrelling Plant 01

    Mukai Cold Process Fruit Barrelling Plant

  • Neely Mansion Auburn WA 2006-04-02

    Aaron Neely Sr., Mansion

  • Fall City, WA - Neighbor-Bennett House 01

    Neighbor-Bennett House

  • Nelson-Parker House

    Nelson–Parker House

  • NormanBridge2

    Norman Bridge

  • North Bend Ranger Station 03

    North Bend Ranger Station

  • Enumclaw, WA - 1513 Griffin 02

    Louis and Ellen Olson House

  • Mary Olson Farm (Kent, Washington)

    Mary Olson Farm

  • Pacific Coast Company House

    Pacific Coast Company House No. 75

  • Black Diamond, WA - Luigi & Aurora Pagani House 01

    Luigi and Aurora Pagani House

  • Patton Bridge

    Patton Bridge

  • Issaquah, WA - Pickering Farm 02

    Pickering Farm

  • Point Robinson Lighthouse

    Point Robinson Light Station

  • Preston Community Clubhouse 01

    Preston Community Clubhouse

  • Redmond, WA - Anderson Park 01

    Redmond City Park

  • Swiftsure 01

    RELIEF (lightship)

  • Saint Edward Seminary

    St. Edward Seminary

  • Erick Gustave Sanders Mansion (Kent, Washington)

    Erick Gustave Sanders Mansion

  • Joshua Sears Building 01

    Joshua Sears Building

  • Selleck, Washington 10

    Selleck Historic District

  • Shawnee House, front view

    Shawnee House

  • North Bend, WA - Si View Park 01

    Si View Park

  • Skykomish, WA 01

    Skykomish Historic Commercial District

  • Snoqualmie Depot April 05

    Snoqualmie Depot

  • Snoqualmie Falls in June 2008

    Snoqualmie Falls

  • Snoqualmie Falls Cavity Generating Station

    Snoqualmie Falls Cavity Generating Station

  • GENERAL VIEW OF HEADWORKS AND TRANSFORMER HOUSE; THE STRUCTURE IN THE FOREGROUND IS THE HEADWORKS FOR THE SNOQUALMIE POWERHOUSE NO. 2 - Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project, HAER WASH,17-SNOQ.V,1-5

    Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District

  • Snoqualmie School 01

    Snoqualmie School Campus

  • Bothell, WA - Sorenson House 1

    Sorenson House

  • Helmer and Selma Steen House- front view

    Helmer and Selma Steen House

  • Iron Goat snowshed

    Stevens Pass Historic District

  • William Harper Thorton House (Bothell, Washington)

    William Harper Thorton House

  • MV Kirkland 08

    TOURIST II (auto ferry)

  • William B. Tracy House, October 2011

    Tracy House

  • Enumclaw, WA - Trommald Building 01

    Trommald Building

  • Tukwila Library 01

    Tukwila School

  • Vashon Hardware Store 01

    Vashon Hardware Store

  • Vincent School

    Vincent School

  • Bellevue, Washington - Winters House 01

    Frederick W. Winters House

  • Renton Western Wear (Renton, Washington)

    F. W. Woolworth Company Store

  • Harry Vanderbilt Wurdemann House 01

    Harry Vanderbilt Wurdemann House

  • YellowstoneTrailRedmondWA

    The Yellowstone Road

  • Enumclaw OldHighSchoolFront

    Enumclaw High School

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