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Welcome to Edmonds, WA

Edmonds,

Edmonds, incorporated in 1890,  is a south Snohomish County city covering 7.5 square miles of land on 5 linear miles the shoreline of Puget Sound, approximately 14 miles north of Seattle. Edmonds was a well-established town by the turn of the century and the present urban form preserves many characteristics of its historic origins. The community's location on the west-facing slopes of Puget Sound provides many amenities, including extensive views of the water and Olympic Mountains, access to beaches and waterfront parks, and compact downtown area.

Edmonds is a great place to live! Meander through the community and you'll see neighbors meeting at the mailbox, jogging or bicycling together. The city's proximity to Highway 99 and Interstate 5 makes it easy to find but hard to leave.

Downtown Edmonds excels in specialty retail carrying edgy American designers, classic and romantic attire, children's clothing, and travel apparel. Jewelry and gift shops present an array of unique NW products. One-of-a-kind merchants offer wines, house wares, furnishings, soaps and lotions, candles, jewelry, lace and hand crafted items. Bookstores, art galleries and antique shops featuring French, Italian, English, Asian and Scandinavian treasures welcome browsers. Travelers find guidebooks and luggage just down the street from knowledgeable travel services offering escorted adventure treks.

Juxtaposing turn-of-the-century antiques with modern art, Old Milltown, at 5th and Dayton offers interior decorations, an art gallery, antique shop and a fine Asian restaurant.

Near the Waterfront, you'll find more shops and the Harbor Square business park. Waterfront restaurants, an antique mall, athletic club, a hotel and professional services grace the surrounding area.

When you are in the neighborhoods, Westgate offers supermarket shopping, video rental, bowling and fast food. Five Corners has several ethnic cafes, a fitness center, pharmacy and professional services. Firdale Village is famous for its Edge of the World Theatre, bakery and deli, while quaint village architecture draws locals and travelers to Perrinville.

Highway 99 is the modern bustling commercial and service thoroughfare. Like Highway 99, Interstate 5 links Edmonds to Seattle to the south and Everett to the north.

Residential Housing
While most of the housing is single-family dwellings, multi-family and contemporary mixed-use condo/retail buildings are springing up.
As of late 2000, residential housing prices in Snohomish County averaged:
Condominiums $152,239
Residences $219,098
Apartment rentals $710/month

Population and Employment
According to the 2000 census, the population of the City of Edmonds has grown to 39,515. The rate of population growth has been relatively stable at about 1% per year with major increases occurring primarily as a result of annexations in the 1960s and 1970s. Based on forecasted continued growth at 1% per year, the population in 2010 is projected to be 43,650.

Over the last decade, employment within the city has grown somewhat faster than population, increasing about 2.7% per year. In 1990, the city had an estimated 9,263 jobs with the largest portion of those in services (38%). Retail trade and government accounted for 27% and 23% of employment, respectively. Employment is forecast to increase by 3,000 jobs (32.2%) over the period 1990-2012.

Transportation
The existing transportation system consists of a complete network of arterials, collectors and local streets. Three major arterials provide links to major centers and to the ferry system.

The Burlington Northern Railroad runs adjacent to the city's shoreline; the rail line is currently used for freight and AMTRAK passenger rail service. Bus service is provided by Community Transit with three regular bus routes and four peak period commuter bus routes. Metro transit provides direct services to the University of Washington and downtown Seattle.

The Edmonds-Kingston Ferry connects south Snohomish County and north King County with the northern Kitsap Peninsula and points west on the Olympic Peninsula via the Hood Canal Bridge. This ferry route has experienced the greatest increase in ridership for all state ferries over the period 1985-1992, with vehicular and passenger traffic increasing 68% and 51%, respectively. A preliminary feasibility study that looked at alternative locations for the ferry terminal concluded that relocating the terminal site to Point Edwards would help to resolve existing traffic conflicts and congestion as well as providing increased terminal capacity. Studies are underway for a multi-modal facility that would incorporate terminals for rail and bus service, park and ride lots, and pedestrian access with a new ferry terminal.

The waterfront, once the fishing grounds for the Snohomish tribe, was until recently, home to the largest charter fishing fleet in Puget Sound. The Port of Edmonds currently operates the largest covered moorage facility on the West Coast and provides both wet and dry storage for 1200 boats up to 55 feet. Overnight moorage, fueling facilities and a live bait shop make a quick jaunt very easy.

The Port's boat repair facility is the most environmentally advanced in the Puget Sound area and allows boat owners to work on their vessels or use the services of several local vendors. You are encouraged to enjoy the Port's public walkway with a view of the marina, the Olympic Mountains, and the Puget Sound shipping channels.

Education in Edmonds
Edmonds School District 15 provides educational services to over 20,000 full time students in elementary, middle and high schools. The district is supported by tax levies. For further information about the Edmonds School District, call 425-670-7000 or check out our web site, www.edmonds.wednet.edu. Several private, Montessori and parochial schools are also available in Edmonds.

For higher education, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Avenue W, Lynnwood, offers courses in arts and sciences, general studies, professional and technical training. Programs offered include basic skills and high school completion, continuing education and study abroad. Contact 425-640-1500 or www.edcc.edu.

Central Washington University, with a branch in Lynnwood, offers degrees in business and law. For information, please call 425-640-1574.

Government of Edmonds
Mayor/Council

Climate of Edmonds
40.1 degrees
(average low=35.2 degrees)
Mean July Temperature:
65.2 degrees
(average high=75.2 degrees)
Annual Precipitation:
37.2 inches

History of Edmonds
Long before pioneers staked their claims on Edmonds' shores, the Snohomish tribe fished and gathered clams and native oysters.

Founding Father George Brackett grew up working in the woods of Maine and New Brunswick, Canada. He moved to the Puget Sound region in 1869 or 1870.

Seeing opportunity in the heavily-wooded area around Edmonds, he purchased 147 acres of waterfront timber in 1872 for $650! By 1876 he had built a home for his wife and young son near the waterfront. Then he began to build the town.

Other settlers trickled into the area-loggers, shingle sawyers and weavers, farmers and small businessmen.

In 1884 Edmonds opened its first post office, and in 1890 the City of Edmonds was incorporated. George Brackett became its first mayor.

During the early 1900s, shingle mills stretched all along the Edmonds waterfront. The number of mills grew rapidly thanks to the availability of quality red cedar nearby. In its heyday, there were ten mills along the waterfront, some cutting almost 20,000 shingles per year. Over time, as the big trees were cut down, mills closed and Edmonds' early character as a mill town faded. The last mill closed its doors in 1951.

Today, traces of the City's early days can be seen in many historical sites around the downtown or "bowl" area. The Edmonds Historical Museum is a great place to pick up a walking tour map. Housed in a 1910 Carnegie Library building, the Museum hosts entertaining and educational exhibits. Call 425-774-0900 or see www.historicedmonds.org for information.

Edmonds is a highly desirable place to visit. Charming main streets fan out from a central fountain. Promenade around the circle and you'll stroll past sidewalk cafes, art galleries, gift shops, antique shops and bookstores. Spend the day in this very walkable community, where people still greet in passing.

Edmonds Historic Development
The community that became the City of Edmonds grew out of a homestead and logging operation started by George Brackett in 1876. Incorporated in 1890, the original townsite is now occupied primarily by the downtown and adjacent residential areas. The Great Northern Railroad reached the town in 1891 and for many years provided access for goods and passenger travel. Although fires destroyed many of the waterfront mills, shingle production continued to be the primary industry in the city into the 1940s. Ferry service to Kingston began in 1923 when a ferry terminal was built near the location of the existing ferry dock. The present ferry terminal was built in the early 1950s after acquisition of the ferry system by the State of Washington.

The city continued to grow during the 1940s and 50s, resulting in a more active role of the municipality in providing water, sewer and streets for residential and commercial expansion. The Port district was formed in 1948 and began waterfront improvements. Completion of Interstate 5 and increased growth in the Puget Sound region led to a gradual change in the character of the city with more emphasis on residential development and a decline in the retail importance of the downtown.

The City of Edmonds is now primarily a residential community that also provides many amenities for residents and visitors. An active arts and cultural community contributes to the strong sense of civic pride widely shared in the community. There are numerous well-kept residential neighborhoods, a viable economic base, and an active, involved citizenry.

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