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 towns growth dwindled with the coal market in the 1920s; families first attracted by the areas 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 hours 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 Issaquahs 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.
#2451067 in eBooks 2002-08-13 2002-08-13File Name: B009A09K2K
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good material re local HollandBy Road WarriorMy grandparents and subsequent generations have had a summer home in Holland for close to 100 years and I have a whole series of books with Holland history. This one is only so-so. As with others in the series. it has a lot of very local items which will be of more interest to full-time residents. That said. I still learned a couple of things I had never known before and found a few photos that I really appreciate. so on that count. it was worth the purchase.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Historical OverviewBy SopsHaving a second home in Holland. it was enjoyable to be able to review the history of the city. especially since it is like a sister city to Chicago. The founders would be proud of it today!
