History in Washington State

A review of the book "Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History", written by Ruth Kirk and Carmela Alexander.

A visit to historic Meeker Mansion in Puyallup, Washington, provides a learning experience not only about the Puyallup region but Washington State and the Oregon Trail.

An extensive list of groups and societies that are devoted to studying and preserving the history of King County.

The Office of the Secretary of State provides these digitized and searchable versions of some of the classic books on the history of Washington State, many of them by the region's original white settlers.

The Center for Columbia River's excellent multi-page article about the history of this great waterway.

Provided by the state's public universities - "More than 300 scanned historic maps of Washington Territory and State depict the Pacific Northwest from early exploration to the 1940s. Included are plat maps, bird's-eye views, and beautifully illustrated manuscript maps. All can be viewed online or downloaded for printing."

This site addresses all issues related to the preservation of historic structures in the city of Seattle.

The University of Washington Special Collections provides this web history of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, including many photos and a link to their digital collection of bridge-related content.

This comprehensive web site contains a wealth of information - essays, maps, and pictures - related to the history of Washington State.

The Tacoma Public Library provides a wealth of resources for people interested in the history of the region, including a building index, a photography archive, and genealogy information.

Learn about the information, facilities, and programs provided by this Washington State historical society.

Explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from Washington’s past speak about their lives.