Norkirk is a neighborhood in Kirkland that is north of Kirkland and east of Market. It is home to Crestwoods Park, Reservoir Park, Van Aalst Park and Tot Lot… commonly known as Turtle Park. But DID YOU KNOW that this community was originally called Capitol Hill? So far we have not learned when or why [...]
About Kirkland Heritage Society
Kirkland Heritage Society was founded in 1977 to identify historic resources; to encourage their preservation; to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history and heritage of Kirkland and its people; and to promote public involvement in and appreciation of its heritage and cultures. If you have local history to share or questions, please leave a detailed message with Kirkland Heritage Society: 425-827-3446. Kirkland Heritage Society receives support from: its members; the sale of A City Comes of Age by Robert Neir, The Power of a Dream by Steve Lamson, On The Ways, the wartime newsletter from the Lake Washington Shipyards; The City of Kirkland; 4Culture; Parkplace Books. Visit our website at: www.kirklandheritage.org
Did You Know… The Luxury Hotel on Market Street
During the Kirk Boom years, four brick buildings were built on the corners of Market and 7th Avenue West and 7th Avenue. Thankfully three of these historic buildings still stand. The first to be built and only one to be torn down was the luxury Hotel Jackson, which later became known as the Leland Hotel. [...]
Did You Know… Juanita’s History
Kirkland had the main ferry dock and only hospital on the Eastside for decades so Kirkland was considered the hub of the Eastside. But DID YOU KNOW that in the early 1870’s, Juanita was the hub? The 1880 census lists the inhabitants of Redmond, Houghton and Juanita in the Juanita Precinct. The census was only [...]
Did You Know… LWHS Class of 1955 was Featured in Life Magazine?
DID YOU KNOW that the Lake Washington School District was the first? In 1954, Lake Washington High School organized its first all night party. Just like today, parents chaperoned. The Senior Party was such a success that Life Magazine was there in 1955 to record the second party. Three pages were dedicated in the June 27, 1955 Life issue.
Rob Butcher, Editor
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