Early History

In 1890, Kirkland was becoming acclaimed throughout the nation as the “Pittsburgh of the West.”…

Kirkland's earliest settlers were a family by the name of Popham, a mother and her…

The name, Cedarmere, conjures up a vision of beauty with emphasis upon cedar trees. However,…

Providing a vital service to the community are Kirkland's automobile dealers, which have enjoyed a…

Kirkland’s historic Marsh Mansion opened its doors to the Kirkland Heritage Society’s (KHS) members on…

The Barrie family celebrate Independence Day in Kirkland c 1911 (2005.3.23) On the Fourth of…

When the Washington Equal Suffrage Association published their Washington Women’s Cook Book in 1908 it…

As I sip my café latte at Carillon Point’s Starbucks, it’s hard to believe that…

By the time the first benefit dance was held in Juanita Park Pavilion on February…

In April, 1933, Kirkland’s council passed a beer ordinance by a three-to-one vote. Although our…