List of landmarks in King County, Washington
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King County
, Washington, like many other jurisdictions, maintains a list of landmarks, as do several cities within the county. This is a list of landmarks designated by the county.
In addition, the following have the status of King County Community Landmarks:
King County, Washington
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
, Washington, like many other jurisdictions, maintains a list of landmarks, as do several cities within the county. This is a list of landmarks designated by the county.
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Archaeological Site 45-KI-22 | 1993 | location confidential | |||
Baring Bridge | 1930 | 1999 | NE Index Creek Road | Baring Baring, Washington Baring is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 220 at the 2010 census. It is located on U.S. Highway 2 about 22 miles west of Stevens Pass, along a very flat and straight three-mile section of highway that's been dubbed the Baring Straight since U.S... vicinity |
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Burton Masonic Hall Burton Masonic Hall Burton Masonic Hall, in Burton, Washington, located on Vashon Island, was built in 1894 by the Woodmen of the World. It was taken over in 1925 by Mark P. Waterman Lodge #177, Free and Accepted Masons, which still uses the building.It is a county landmark.... |
1894 | 1995 | 23927 Vashon Highway SW | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Camp North Bend (Camp Waskowitz) | 1935 | 1992 | 45509 SE 150th Street | North Bend North Bend, Washington North Bend is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The town was made famous by David Lynch's television series Twin Peaks Since the Weyerhaeuser sawmill closed, North Bend has become an upscale bedroom community for the Eastside of Seattle, Washington, with property values more than... |
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Clise Residence (James & Anna)/Willowmoor Farm | 1904-1920 | 1982 | Marymoor Park Marymoor Park Marymoor Park, located on the north end of Lake Sammamish in Redmond, Washington, is King County's largest, oldest, and most popular park, with more than 3 million annual visitors coming to roam its . Among recreational activities available are various sports facilities, rock climbing, a dog park... , 6046 Lake Sammamish Parkway |
Redmond Redmond, Washington Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located east of Seattle. The population was 54,144 at the 2010 census,up from 45,256 in 2000.... vicinity |
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Colvos Store | 1923 | 1987 | 123rd Ave. SW and Cove Road | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Des Moines Activity Center | 1938-40 | 1984 | 1000 220th Street | Des Moines Des Moines, Washington Des Moines is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 29,673 at the 2010 census. Property within the city has been the subject of land buyouts because of noise from aircraft landing or taking off from the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport two miles to the north of... |
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Dockton Store and Post Office | 1908 | 1992 | 25908 99th Avenue SW | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Dougherty Farmstead | 1888 | 1983 | 26526 NE Cherry Valley Road | Duvall Duvall, Washington Duvall is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on SR 203, halfway between Monroe and Carnation. The population was 6,695 at the 2010 census.-History:... vicinity |
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Elliott Farm | 1911 | 1990 | 14207 Maple Valley Highway | Renton Renton, Washington Renton is an Eastside edge city in King County, Washington, United States. Situated 11 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington. Founded in the 1860s, Renton became a supply town for the Newcastle coal fields... vicinity |
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Enumclaw Activity Center | 1938-40 | 1984 | SE 448th Street and 204th Avenue SE | Enumclaw Enumclaw, Washington Enumclaw is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,669 at the 2010 census.The Enumclaw Plateau, on which the city resides, was formed by a volcanic mudflow from Mount Rainier approximately 5,700 years ago.... vicinity |
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Fall City Hop Shed | 1880 | 1982 | Fall City River Front Park | Fall City Fall City, Washington Fall City is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. Located 26 miles east of Seattle, the community lies along the Snoqualmie River. The population was 1,993 at the 2010 census... |
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Fall City Masonic Hall Fall City Masonic Hall The Fall City Masonic Hall is a historic meeting hall located in Fall City, Washington. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004 under its original name of Falls City Masonic Hall.... |
1895 | 1994 | 33700 SE 43rd Street | Fall City Fall City, Washington Fall City is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. Located 26 miles east of Seattle, the community lies along the Snoqualmie River. The population was 1,993 at the 2010 census... |
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Foss River Bridge | 1951 | 2004 | Foss River Road | Skykomish Skykomish, Washington As of the census of 2000, there were 214 people, 104 households, and 58 families residing in the town. The population density was 623.2 people per square mile . There were 162 housing units at an average density of 471.8 per square mile... vicinity |
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Fourteenth Avenue South Bridge (South Park Bridge South Park Bridge (Seattle) The South Park Bridge was a Scherzer Rolling Lift double-leaf bascule bridge, constructed in 1929-31 and closed to traffic on June 30, 2010, due to safety concerns. The South Park Bridge carried automobile traffic over the Duwamish River near Boeing Field, just outside the city limits of Seattle,... ) |
1930 | 1996 | Over Duwamish River Duwamish River The Duwamish River is the name of the lower of Washington state's Green River. Its industrialized estuary is known as the Duwamish Waterway.- History :... |
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Green River Gorge Bridge | 1915 | 2004 | Green River Gorge Road | Black Diamond Black Diamond, Washington Black Diamond is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 4,151 at the 2010 census.Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Black Diamond ranks 64th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked.-History:Black Diamond was... vicinity |
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Harrington-Beall Greenhouse Company Historic District | c. 1885-1886 | 1988–1994 | 18527-31 Beall Road | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Hjertoos Farm | 1907-1910 | 1986 | 31523 NE 40th | Carnation Carnation, Washington Carnation is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,786 at the 2010 census.-History:Settled in 1865, Carnation was officially incorporated on December 30, 1912, as Tolt. The name was changed to Carnation in 1917, back to Tolt on May 3, 1928, and finally back to... vicinity |
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Issaquah Sportsman's Club | 1937 | 1997 | 23600 SE Evans Street | Issaquah Issaquah, Washington Issaquah is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 30,434 at the 2010 census.Based on per capita income, Issaquah ranks 25th of 522 areas in the State of Washington to be ranked.... |
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Judd Creek Bridge | 1953 | 2004 | Vashon Highway | Burton Burton, King County, Washington Burton is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is a historic waterfront residential area on Vashon Island. The town of Burton sits at the isthmus between Inner and Outer Quartermaster Harbor. The town was named in 1892 by Mrs. Miles Hatch after her home town in Illinois, and... vicinity |
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King County Courthouse King County Courthouse The King County Courthouse is the administrative building housing the judicial branch of King County, Washington government. It is located in downtown Seattle, Washington, just north of Pioneer Square... |
1916, 1931 | 1987 | Third & James | Seattle | |
Lagesson Homestead | 1880s | 1986 | 20201 SE 216th Street | Maple Valley Maple Valley, Washington Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 22,684 at the 2010 census.-History:The area was first settled in 1879 by three men who were improving a trail and brought their families in. When a name for a future community was proposed, the names Vine Maple... |
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Lake Wilderness Lodge | 1950 | 1997 | 22500 SE 248th | Maple Valley Maple Valley, Washington Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 22,684 at the 2010 census.-History:The area was first settled in 1879 by three men who were improving a trail and brought their families in. When a name for a future community was proposed, the names Vine Maple... |
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August Lovegren House | 1904 | 1994 | 8612 310th Avenue SE | Preston | |
Luther Burbank School | 1928 | 1984 | 2040 84th Avenue SE | Mercer Island Mercer Island, Washington Mercer Island is a city in King County, Washington, United States and the name of the island in Lake Washington on which the city sits. The population was 22,699 at the 2010 census.... |
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Maple Valley School | 1910 | 1994 | 23015 SE 216th | Maple Valley Maple Valley, Washington Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 22,684 at the 2010 census.-History:The area was first settled in 1879 by three men who were improving a trail and brought their families in. When a name for a future community was proposed, the names Vine Maple... |
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Marjesira Inn | 1906 | 1994 | 25134 Vashon Highway SW | Vashon Island, Washington | |
Thomas McNair House | 1884 | 1993 | 22915 107th Avenue SW | Vashon Island, Washington | |
Meadowbrook Bridge | 1921 | 1997 | Meadowbrook Avenue | Snoqualmie Snoqualmie, Washington Snoqualmie is a city next to Snoqualmie Falls in King County, Washington. The city is home to the Northwest Railway Museum. The population was of 10,670 at the 2010 census... |
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Miller River Bridge | 1922 | Old Cascade Scenic Highway | Skykomish Skykomish, Washington As of the census of 2000, there were 214 people, 104 households, and 58 families residing in the town. The population density was 623.2 people per square mile . There were 162 housing units at an average density of 471.8 per square mile... vicinity |
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Mount Si Bridge | 1904/1955 | 1997 | Mt. Si Road | North Bend North Bend, Washington North Bend is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The town was made famous by David Lynch's television series Twin Peaks Since the Weyerhaeuser sawmill closed, North Bend has become an upscale bedroom community for the Eastside of Seattle, Washington, with property values more than... |
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Mukai Agricultural Complex | 1926 | 1993 | 18005-18017 107th Avenue SW | Vashon Island, Washington | |
Neely (Aaron) Mansion Neely Mansion The Neely Mansion, a Victorian style residence built in 1894, is located near the eastern edge of Auburn, King County, Washington. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington State Heritage Register.... |
1894 | 1982 | 12303 Auburn-Black Diamond Road | Auburn Auburn, Washington -Parks:Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over of trails , and almost of open space for passive and active recreation.-Environmental Park:The Auburn... |
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Neely (Aaron) Mansion Neely Mansion The Neely Mansion, a Victorian style residence built in 1894, is located near the eastern edge of Auburn, King County, Washington. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Washington State Heritage Register.... Hori Furo (Hori Bathhouse-Japanese) |
1930 | 1996 | 12303 Auburn-Black Diamond Road | Auburn Auburn, Washington -Parks:Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over of trails , and almost of open space for passive and active recreation.-Environmental Park:The Auburn... |
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Neighbor-Bennett House | 1904 | 1996 | 4317 337th Place SE | Fall City Fall City, Washington Fall City is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. Located 26 miles east of Seattle, the community lies along the Snoqualmie River. The population was 1,993 at the 2010 census... |
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Norman Bridge (demolished) | 1950 | 1984 | Middle Fork of Snoqualmie River, 428th Avenue SE | North Bend North Bend, Washington North Bend is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The town was made famous by David Lynch's television series Twin Peaks Since the Weyerhaeuser sawmill closed, North Bend has become an upscale bedroom community for the Eastside of Seattle, Washington, with property values more than... vicinity |
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Gunnar T. Olson House | 1912 | 1985 | 20015 NE 50th | Redmond Redmond, Washington Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located east of Seattle. The population was 54,144 at the 2010 census,up from 45,256 in 2000.... vicinity (Happy Valley) |
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Matilde & Olof Olson Farm | 1907-09 | 1991 | 24206 SE 216th Street | Maple Valley Maple Valley, Washington Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 22,684 at the 2010 census.-History:The area was first settled in 1879 by three men who were improving a trail and brought their families in. When a name for a future community was proposed, the names Vine Maple... |
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Pacific Coast Coal Company Offices | c. 1927 | 1993 | 18825 SE Maple Valley Highway | Maple Valley Maple Valley, Washington Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 22,684 at the 2010 census.-History:The area was first settled in 1879 by three men who were improving a trail and brought their families in. When a name for a future community was proposed, the names Vine Maple... |
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Patton Bridge | 1950 | 2004 | Upper Green River Road | Auburn Auburn, Washington -Parks:Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over of trails , and almost of open space for passive and active recreation.-Environmental Park:The Auburn... vicinity |
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Captain Thomas W. Phillips House | 1925 | 1992 | 11312 SW 232nd Street | Vashon Island | |
Platt Dairy Farm | 2007 | NE 138th Street | Duvall Duvall, Washington Duvall is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located on SR 203, halfway between Monroe and Carnation. The population was 6,695 at the 2010 census.-History:... |
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Prescott-Harshman House | 1904 | 1984 | 33429 Redmond-Fall City Road | Fall City Fall City, Washington Fall City is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. Located 26 miles east of Seattle, the community lies along the Snoqualmie River. The population was 1,993 at the 2010 census... |
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Preston Activity Center | 1938-40 | 1984 | 8625 310th Avenue SE | Preston | |
Quaale Log House | 1907 | 1990 | 10101 W. Snoqualmie Valley Road NE | Carnation Carnation, Washington Carnation is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,786 at the 2010 census.-History:Settled in 1865, Carnation was officially incorporated on December 30, 1912, as Tolt. The name was changed to Carnation in 1917, back to Tolt on May 3, 1928, and finally back to... vicinity |
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Raging River Bridge | 1915 | 1997 | SE 68th Street | Fall City Fall City, Washington Fall City is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. Located 26 miles east of Seattle, the community lies along the Snoqualmie River. The population was 1,993 at the 2010 census... |
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Red Brick Road / James Mattson Road | 1901 | 1993 | 196th Ave. NE between Union Hill Road & 55th Place NE | Redmond Redmond, Washington Redmond is a city in King County, Washington, United States, located east of Seattle. The population was 54,144 at the 2010 census,up from 45,256 in 2000.... vicinity |
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Reinig Road Sycamore Corridor | 1929 | 1982 | Between 396th Drive SE & SE 79th Street | Snoqualmie Snoqualmie, Washington Snoqualmie is a city next to Snoqualmie Falls in King County, Washington. The city is home to the Northwest Railway Museum. The population was of 10,670 at the 2010 census... vicinity |
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Reynolds Farm & Indian Agency | c. 1870 | 1985 | 16816 SE 384th | Auburn Auburn, Washington -Parks:Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over of trails , and almost of open space for passive and active recreation.-Environmental Park:The Auburn... vicinity |
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Sanders Mansion (Eric Gustav) | 1912 | 1985 | 5516 S. 277th Street | Auburn Auburn, Washington -Parks:Auburn has an extensive system of parks, open space and urban trails comprising 29 developed parks, 5 undeveloped sites under planning, 2 skate parks, 2 water roatary parks, and over of trails , and almost of open space for passive and active recreation.-Environmental Park:The Auburn... vicinity |
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Schwartz-Bell House | 1930 | 1996 | 20233 81st Avenue S | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Town of Selleck Selleck, Washington Selleck is a former company town in Washington, located at . As the sole surviving company mill town in King County, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a King County landmark.... |
1908-39 | 1987 | E. of Maple Valley, N. of Enumclaw | Selleck Selleck, Washington Selleck is a former company town in Washington, located at . As the sole surviving company mill town in King County, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a King County landmark.... |
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Smith-Baldwin House (Fern Cove) | 1912 | 1995 | Cedarhurst Road | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Hilmar & Selma Steen House | 1910 | 1996 | 10924 SW Cove Road | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Si View Pool and Activity Center | 1938-40 | 1984 | Orchard Drive | North Bend North Bend, Washington North Bend is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The town was made famous by David Lynch's television series Twin Peaks Since the Weyerhaeuser sawmill closed, North Bend has become an upscale bedroom community for the Eastside of Seattle, Washington, with property values more than... |
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Snoqualmie Falls Lumber Co. Power Plant | 1917-1929 | 2005 | SE Mill Pond Road | ||
Stossel Bridge | 1951 | 1997 | NE Carnation Farm Road | ||
Sutherland’s Grocery & Filling Station | 1931/1934 | 2002 | 34051 Military Road South | ||
Tahoma High School | 1926/1938 | 2001 | 24415 SE 216th Way | Maple Valley Maple Valley, Washington Maple Valley is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 22,684 at the 2010 census.-History:The area was first settled in 1879 by three men who were improving a trail and brought their families in. When a name for a future community was proposed, the names Vine Maple... |
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Tolt Bridge (demolished 2008) |
1922 | 1997 | NE Tolt Hill Road (NE 32nd Street) | ||
Vashon Odd Fellows Hall Vashon Odd Fellows Hall The Vashon Odd Fellows Hall, on Vashon Island, Washington, was built in 1912.It was designated a King County and/or local landmark in 1985... |
1912 | 1985 | 19704 Vashon Highway SW | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Vashon Hardware Store | 1890, 1935 | 1986 | 17601 Vashon Highway SW | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Vincent Schoolhouse | 1905 | 1986 | 8001 W Snoqualmie Valley Road NE | Carnation Carnation, Washington Carnation is a city in King County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,786 at the 2010 census.-History:Settled in 1865, Carnation was officially incorporated on December 30, 1912, as Tolt. The name was changed to Carnation in 1917, back to Tolt on May 3, 1928, and finally back to... vicinity |
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White Center Fieldhouse | 1938-40 | 1984 | 1321 SW 102nd Street | White Center White Center, Washington White Center is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It lies between Seattle and Burien part of which was annexed by Burien on 1 April 2010. The population was 13,495 at the 2010 census.-Geography:... |
In addition, the following have the status of King County Community Landmarks:
Landmark | Built | Listed | Address | City or town | Photo |
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Fall City Fall City, Washington Fall City is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. Located 26 miles east of Seattle, the community lies along the Snoqualmie River. The population was 1,993 at the 2010 census... Historic Residential District |
1887-1942 | 2002 | vicinity of Preston-Fall City Road | Fall City Fall City, Washington Fall City is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. Located 26 miles east of Seattle, the community lies along the Snoqualmie River. The population was 1,993 at the 2010 census... |
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Norman Edson Studio | 1890s | 1985 | 23825 Vashon Hwy SW | Vashon Island Vashon Island Vashon is a census-designated place in King County, Washington, United States. It covers an island alternately called Vashon Island or Vashon-Maury Island, the largest island in Puget Sound south of Admiralty Inlet. The population was 10,624 at the 2010 census. At , it is about 60 percent larger... |
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Hillgrove Cemetery | 1923 | 1984 | 200th St. between 15th & 16th St. | Highline |
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in King County, Washington
- List of landmarks in Seattle
- Auburn, Washington#City landmarks
- Black Diamond, Washington#City landmarks
- Carnation, Washington#City landmarks
- Des Moines, Washington#City landmarks
- Kenmore, Washington#Neighborhoods mentions the city landmark Charles and Elvera Thomsen House.
- Kirkland, Washington#City landmarks
- Newcastle, Washington#City landmarks
- North Bend, Washington#City landmarks
- Redmond, Washington#City landmark
- Shoreline, Washington#City landmarks
- Snoqualmie, Washington#City landmarks
- Woodinville, Washington#City landmarks