A point in time a history of Yarrow Point, Washington


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Published through collaborative efforts by the Yarrow Point History Project Committee, King County Office of Cultural Resources, and historians like Suzanne Knauss and Charles Pierce LeWarne, A Point in Time: A History of Yarrow Point, Washington chronicles the transformation of a quiet Lake Washington peninsula from a rugged wilderness into an exclusive residential enclave. The book traces the area's evolution from its early logging days and seasonal strawberry farms into a suburban sanctuary shaped by ferry access and the eventual construction of the floating bridges. Through local archives, oral histories, and photographs, the text details how residents deliberately cultivated a private, close-knit community while remaining tethered to the economic engine of nearby Seattle. A keen insight drawn from the work is how geographical isolation on a peninsula can be aggressively repurposed as a tool for modern exclusivity; by leveraging its distinct peninsular geography and limiting major thoroughfares, Yarrow Point successfully transformed a natural barrier into a socioeconomic filter that insulated its inhabitants from rapid urban sprawl.

Author(s): Suzanne Knauss, Charles Pierce LeWarne, King County (Wash). Office of Cultural Resources, Yarrow Point History Project Committee (Wash), King County Landmarks and Heritage Commission (Wash)
Document: Book · Paperback · CIRC [ 1 ]
Edition: 1st Edition
Published: 2002
Physical Description: 174 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
Genre: History
Notes:

"With a grant from King County Cultural Resources, King County Landmarks & Heritage Commission."

Subjects:

History, Washington (State) Yarrow Point, Yarrow Point (Wash.) History

Related Places: Town of Yarrow Point King County

 

Circulation

Here are a list of places where this title can be found and the various formats it can be found in.

Collection Resource Available Edition Published Publisher
The Cascade District: Encyclopedia Library Book Paperback 1st Edition 2002 Belgate Printing, Yarrow Point, Wash., 2002

 

Last updated: 2026-09-13