Early History Kirkland’s Rich History In 1890, Kirkland was becoming acclaimed throughout the nation as the “Pittsburgh of the West.”…Kirkland Heritage
Early History William and Frank Curtis first to settle here made home in Houghton Kirkland's earliest settlers were a family by the name of Popham, a mother and her…Kirkland Heritage
Early History Fame of Beautiful Cedarmere Based on Woman’s Longing for her Country The name, Cedarmere, conjures up a vision of beauty with emphasis upon cedar trees. However,…Kirkland Heritage
Early History Wheels which keep Progress Rolling provided by Local Auto Dealers Providing a vital service to the community are Kirkland's automobile dealers, which have enjoyed a…Kirkland Heritage
Early History Marsh Mansion: An Historic Home in Your Backyard Kirkland’s historic Marsh Mansion opened its doors to the Kirkland Heritage Society’s (KHS) members on…Loita
Early History Fourth of July – From picnics and orations to blackouts and fireworks The Barrie family celebrate Independence Day in Kirkland c 1911 (2005.3.23) On the Fourth of…Loita
Early History How Kirkland Women Lost the Vote …and got it back When the Washington Equal Suffrage Association published their Washington Women’s Cook Book in 1908 it…Loita
Early History On the Ways to Victory: The Lake Washington Shipyards As I sip my café latte at Carillon Point’s Starbucks, it’s hard to believe that…Loita
Early History Being Resourceful in Hard Times – Kirkland’s Answer to the Great Depression By the time the first benefit dance was held in Juanita Park Pavilion on February…Loita
Early History A Not So Dry Kirkland – The Prohibition Years In April, 1933, Kirkland’s council passed a beer ordinance by a three-to-one vote. Although our…Loita