The story of Bonney Lake and the plateau is not about towns and their storefronts; but of the enduring people who settled there before and after Washington achieved statehood. In spite of their brief presence; Michael Connell and Reuben Finnell are names credited for many of the areas key landmarks. In 1864; pioneer William B. Kelley arrived at the plateau. His public service as a territorial legislator and county auditor made him one of the most respected individuals of eastern Pierce County. Other pioneers; such as the Moriarty and Vandermark families; engaged in logging and farming on the plateau; which continued to be considered a wilderness. Oscar "Doc" Bowen; one of the settlers who arrived from the 1930s dustbowl; had a spiritual impact when he called for construction of the areas first church. Less than two decades later; Kenneth Simmons saw potential for further growth and pressed to incorporate the plateaus west end--forming the town of Bonney Lake.
#2541210 in eBooks 2006-06-07 2006-06-07File Name: B0093QQ9BQ
Review
