Federal Way -- Thumbnail History - HistoryLink.org
WEBJul 8, 2003 · Federal Way is located in the southwest corner of King County, bordered by Puget Sound to the west and Pierce County to the south. Named for the highway that passes through it, the city was rural for much of its early history, but has seen explosive growth and development in recent years.
Federal Way, Washington - Wikipedia
WEBFederal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States and part of the Seattle metropolitan area. One of the most recently incorporated cities in the county, [5] its population was 101,030 at the 2020 census. [3] Federal Way is the 10th most populous city in Washington and the 5th most populous in King County.
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WEBMay 11, 2012 · The Historical Society of Federal Way serves the public through researching, preserving, educating and displaying the history of Greater Federal Way to build a sense of community identity and heritage. Our Motto: Preserve The Past, Educate The Community, Inspire Future Generations.
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Today marks the 37th... - Historical Society of Federal Way
WEBDec 13, 2017 · Today marks the 37th anniversary of the destruction of Old World Square, a picturesque, European village-inspired attraction in what once was Federal Shopping Way. Sledgehammers and chainsaws wielded...
WEBHistorical Society of Federal Way. 1852 County commissioners ordered that a survey for a road between Steilacoom and Ft. Bellingham be undertaken. Area surveyed generally follows route that became Military Road. Cheryl Gadeken, “Roads: early travelers had troubles too,” Federal Way News, 8 March 1989, p. A-12. 1853 First construction of Old
John Moe explores “the soul of Federal Way” - The Seattle Times
WEBJul 22, 2007 · It wasn’t those old buildings that formed the soul of Federal Way, it was the process of their replacement. Development is the soul of Federal Way, the seventh-largest city in Washington.
About City of Federal Way
WEBA Brief History of Federal Way. Federal Way began in the late 1800s as a logging settlement. By the 1920s, Federal Highway 99 was complete, linking the community to the economic centers of Seattle and Tacoma, and suggesting a name for the young community. The name Federal Way was first used in 1929 when five existing schools consolidated ...
Weyerhaeuser Corporate Campus - Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
WEBFeb 12, 2021 · Status: Most Endangered Places. Year Listed: 2017. Location: Federal Way, King County. The design of the Weyerhaeuser Corporate Campus was a joint effort between architect Charles Bassett of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, landscape architect Peter Walker, a founding partner of Sasaki Walker & Associates; and George Weyerhaeuser.
Federal Way - Then and Now - Facebook
WEBFederal Way - Then and Now. Public group. ·. 3.5K members. Join group. Dedicated to creating and preserving memories of Federal Way. We are always looking for pictures from Federal Way so please feel free to post.