History in Washington State
These resources will help you learn more about the history and historical attractions that can be found in the state of Washington.
Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History
A review of the book "Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History", written by Ruth Kirk and Carmela Alexander.
A review of the book "Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to History", written by Ruth Kirk and Carmela Alexander.
Meeker Mansion in Puyallup
Information about historic Meeker Mansion in Puyallup, Washington, including information for visitors.
Information about historic Meeker Mansion in Puyallup, Washington, including information for visitors.
Association of King County Historical Organizations
An extensive list of groups and societies that are devoted to studying and preserving the history of King County.
An extensive list of groups and societies that are devoted to studying and preserving the history of King County.
Classics of Washington History
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 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.
Columbia River History
The Center for Columbia River's excellent multi-page article about the history of this great waterway.
The Center for Columbia River's excellent multi-page article about the history of this great waterway.
Early Washington Maps: A Digital Collection
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."
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."
Historic Seattle
This site addresses all issues related to the preservation of historic structures in the city of Seattle.
This site addresses all issues related to the preservation of historic structures in the city of Seattle.
History of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
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.
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.
History of Washington State & the Pacific Northwest
A series of lesson essays and other resources for a University of Washington high-level history course.
A series of lesson essays and other resources for a University of Washington high-level history course.
HistoryLink
This comprehensive web site contains a wealth of information - essays, maps, and pictures - related to the history of Washington State.
This comprehensive web site contains a wealth of information - essays, maps, and pictures - related to the history of Washington State.
Spokane History
A variety of historic information for Spokane and Eastern Washington, including records and information about "this date in history."
A variety of historic information for Spokane and Eastern Washington, including records and information about "this date in history."
Tacoma Past & Present
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.
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.
Washington State Historical Society
Learn about the information, facilities, and programs provided by this Washington State historical society.
Learn about the information, facilities, and programs provided by this Washington State historical society.
Washington State History Museum
Explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from Washington’s past speak about their lives.
Explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from Washington’s past speak about their lives.
Washington State Parks History
Extensive information about the establishment and history of Washington State Parks.
Extensive information about the establishment and history of Washington State Parks.