About Redmond
Located centrally between Seattle and the Sammamish River Valley, the city of Redmond is home to nearly 60,000 residents. The city is proud of providing its residents with a fantastic quality of life, access to great schools, a fantastic economy, and an astounding parks system. Additionally, Redmond is known for its eclectic shopping and dining, safe neighborhoods, and healthy lifestyle.
The city of Redmond is brimming with all of the natural beauty and exciting activity that you would expect in a typical Pacific Northwest city. The health conscious, family friendly city is crowned with meandering bike oaths and serene outdoor settings. The city offers an array of enjoyable family activities, lovely outdoor concerts, upscale shopping …show more content…
Thousands of years ago, King County provided rich resources for regional tribes of Native Americans. In fact, in 1871, the rivers in the Sammamish Valley were so abundantly stocked with Salmon when the pioneers arrived that they called their new settlement Salmonberg.
Early settlers were filled with the pioneering spirit. Homesteaders would clear ancient trees and make way for their cabins and small farms. In the 1880s, logging took over as the area's primary industry. Mills were erected throughout the region as the demand for lumber increased. In 1888, sweeping change took hold of the valley as the Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern Railway reached the small town. After the introduction of the rail line, things really took off for Redmond and its lumber industry.
By 1912, the community of Redmond boasted a population of more than 300 people. The town, badly in need of infrastructure, incorporated as a way of supporting the needs of the town's growing population. Shortly thereafter, Redmond flourished, new developments took off, the first doctor moved to town, a school was build and automobiles became a frequent occurence on Main
Located centrally between Seattle and the Sammamish River Valley, the city of Redmond is home to nearly 60,000 residents. The city is proud of providing its residents with a fantastic quality of life, access to great schools, a fantastic economy, and an astounding parks system. Additionally, Redmond is known for its eclectic shopping and dining, safe neighborhoods, and healthy lifestyle.
The city of Redmond is brimming with all of the natural beauty and exciting activity that you would expect in a typical Pacific Northwest city. The health conscious, family friendly city is crowned with meandering bike oaths and serene outdoor settings. The city offers an array of enjoyable family activities, lovely outdoor concerts, upscale shopping …show more content…
Thousands of years ago, King County provided rich resources for regional tribes of Native Americans. In fact, in 1871, the rivers in the Sammamish Valley were so abundantly stocked with Salmon when the pioneers arrived that they called their new settlement Salmonberg.
Early settlers were filled with the pioneering spirit. Homesteaders would clear ancient trees and make way for their cabins and small farms. In the 1880s, logging took over as the area's primary industry. Mills were erected throughout the region as the demand for lumber increased. In 1888, sweeping change took hold of the valley as the Seattle Lake Shore and Eastern Railway reached the small town. After the introduction of the rail line, things really took off for Redmond and its lumber industry.
By 1912, the community of Redmond boasted a population of more than 300 people. The town, badly in need of infrastructure, incorporated as a way of supporting the needs of the town's growing population. Shortly thereafter, Redmond flourished, new developments took off, the first doctor moved to town, a school was build and automobiles became a frequent occurence on Main