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City of Edmonds
The Washington State Ferries dock in Edmonds
The Washington State Ferries dock in Edmonds
Official seal of City of Edmonds
Seal
Location of Edmonds, Washington
Location of Edmonds, Washington
Coordinates: 47°48′28.33″N 122°21′36.48″W / 47.8078694, -122.3601333
Country United States
State Washington
County Snohomish
Settled 1889
Incorporated August 14, 1890
Government
 - Type Mayor/Council
 - Mayor Gary Haakenson
Area
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 - Land 8. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 9 sq mi (23. 1 km²)
 - Water 9. 5 sq mi (24. 7 km²)  51. 68%
Elevation 66 ft (20 m)
Population (2006)
 - Total 40,126
 - Density 4,437. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6/sq mi (1,713. 4/km²)
Time zone PST (UTC-8)
 - Summer (DST) PDT (UTC-7)
ZIP codes 98020, 98026
Area code(s) 425
FIPS code 53-20750[1]
GNIS feature ID 1512180[2]
Website: http://www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/

Edmonds is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The Pacific Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC-8) UTC−8 is a band of Timezones separated from the Universal Coordinated Time by 8 hours Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−7 can be observed in Mountain Standard Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time Zone Canada A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 425 is a telephone dialing code in Washington for the suburbs north and east of Seattle, particularly the Eastside, extending east to North Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Snohomish (snow-HOE'-mish County is a County located in the U Washington ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Edmonds has a view of Puget Sound and both the Olympic Mountains and Cascade Range. Puget Sound (ˈpjuːʤᵻt is an arm of the Pacific Ocean, connected to the rest of the Pacific by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, in the Pacific Northwest The Olympic Mountains are a Mountain range on the Olympic Peninsula of western Washington in the United States. As of 2007, Edmonds is the second most populous city in Snohomish County, ranking behind Everett. Everett is the County seat and largest city in Snohomish County, Washington located north of Seattle. Based on per capita income, one of the more reliable measures of affluence, Edmonds ranks 37th of 522 areas in the state of Washington to be ranked. Washington is the twelfth richest state in the United States of America, with a Per capita income of $22973 (2000 and a Personal per capita income of

Edmonds is a port in the Washington State Ferries system. This page is about the ferry system operated by the state of Washington Currently, the only ferry from Edmonds is a run to Kingston, Washington; in the past, there have been much longer routes from Edmonds to Port Townsend, Washington. Kingston (formerly Apple Tree Cove is a Census-designated place Kitsap County, Washington, United States Kingston is along the shores of Port Townsend is a city in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. [3]

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History

Edmonds is the oldest incorporated city in Snohomish County. Logger George Brackett founded Edmonds in 1890, naming the city either for Vermont Sen. George Franklin Edmunds[4] or in association with the nearby Point Edmund, named by Charles Wilkes in 1841 and later changed to Point Edwards. George Franklin Edmunds ( February 1, 1828 &ndash February 27, 1919) was a Republican U Charles Wilkes ( April 3, 1798 &ndash February 8, 1877) was an American naval officer and explorer. [5] Brackett came to the future site of Edmonds while paddling a canoe north of Seattle, searching for timber. When a gust of wind hit his canoe, Brackett beached in a location later called "Brackett's Landing". [6]

The town was named Edmonds in 1884, but was not incorporated until 1890 as an official “village fourth class” of Snohomish County. In that same year, Brackett sold 455 acres to the Minneapolis Realty and Investment Company. The town was plotted and a wharf was added along the waterfront. Modest houses and commercial structures sprouted up with a row of shingle mills dominating the cityscape.

In 1891, the Great Northern Railroad came through and early settlers and investors grew hopeful that Edmonds would prosper. The Great Northern Railway, running from St Paul Minnesota to Seattle Washington &mdash more than 1700 miles (2736 km &mdash was the creation of Unfortunately, the Panic of 1893 created business setbacks and the town owners foreclosed. The Panic of 1893 was a serious economic depression in the United States that began in 1893 Brackett reclaimed his town and along with other early settlers continued to develop its infrastructure. By 1900 there was regular passenger ferry service available by the steam-powered “mosquito fleet” of private ferryboats from Edmonds to Seattle. See also Merchant ship A ferry is a form of transport usually a Boat or Ship, used to carry (or ferry) passengers and

Edmonds suffered major fires in 1909 and 1928, and many buildings were lost. The first car arrived in Edmonds in 1911. As more roads were established, Edmonds experienced steady growth along with commercial and residential development.

Historic Sites

The Edmonds South Snohomish Historical Society resides in the cities only National Historic Place - the old Carnegie Library of Edmonds[7]. The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of Located on 5th Ave, it was built in 1900 to serve as a library and education building. It now serves as a the Edmonds Museum.

The Edmonds Fountain/Gazebo

The Edmonds fountain.
The Edmonds fountain.

The Edmonds fountain, a local landmark, has been a source of major local contention over the past decades. The current Edmonds Fountain is located in the center of the roundabout at Main St. and 5th. Originally built as a plain, whitewashed wooden gazebo over a fountain in 1970, it was wrecked in 1998 by a car collision. A gazebo is a pavilion structure, often octagonal commonly found in Parks Gardens and spacious Public areas Gazebos are freestanding or The city council and subsequent "Gazebo" subcommittee decided to rebuild. The gazebo was rebuilt a year later, reinforced with stronger wood supports. In 2005, a driver crashed into the gazebo at night. [8] After a long discussion over to rebuild or landscape the center of the roundabout, a decision was made to rebuild the gazebo/fountain, this time with steel rods extending from the main pillars deep underground. It was completed in the summer of 2006.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 39,515 people, 16,904 households, and 10,818 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 4,437. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 6 people per square mile (1,714. 3/km²). There were 17,508 housing units at an average density of 1,966. 2/sq mi (759. 5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87. 73% White, 1. 34% African American, 0. 80% Native American, 5. 56% Asian, 0. 26% Pacific Islander, 1. 26% from other races, and 3. 05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3. 32% of the population. There were 16,904 households out of which 26. 1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52. 0% were married couples living together, 8. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36. 0% were non-families. 29. 0% of all households were made up of individuals and 10. 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 32 and the average family size was 2. 85.

In the city the population was spread out with 20. 6% under the age of 18, 7. 0% from 18 to 24, 27. 4% from 25 to 44, 28. 3% from 45 to 64, and 16. 6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 89. 8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86. 3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $53,522, and the median income for a family was $66,126. Males had a median income of $46,226 versus $33,863 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,076. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 2. 6% of families and 4. 6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 3. 3% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

Edmonds is served in its entirety by the Edmonds School District, which also serves Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, and Woodway. Edmonds School District No 15 is a School district that serves the communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Woodway and Mountlake Terrace is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Brier is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Woodway or the Town of Woodway is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Within the city limits of Edmonds, there is one high school (Edmonds-Woodway) and eight primary schools (Chase Lake, College Place, Edmonds, Evergreen, Seaview, Sherwood, Westgate, and Woodway). High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution Edmonds-Woodway High School is one of five high schools in the Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Washington, USA. See also Primary education A primary school (from French école primaire) is an institution where children receive the first stage of Compulsory In addition, Edmonds is served by three K-8 schools; Maplewood, Madrona, and Terrace Park. Parent volunteering Maplewood differs from other K-8 schools in the Edmonds School District in that it requires parents to volunteer a portion of their time every week for classroom [9]

In 1990, Edmonds High School merged with Woodway High School to form Edmonds-Woodway High School, which is currently one of only eight schools in the state to host an IB Diploma Programme. The International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma Programme (DP is an Educational programme examined in one of three languages ( English, French or Spanish [10][11]

Recreation

The Edmonds Marina.
The Edmonds Marina.

Edmonds hosts a variety of parks, including a dog park, a small skate park, and the Edmonds Underwater Park. This article is about the exercise area for dogs there is also a Dog Park (movie. A skatepark is a purpose-built Recreational environment for Skateboarders to ride and develop their technique Edmonds Underwater Park (EUP is a local classic Scuba diving site in the northern Seattle ( Washington, United States Suburb of Edmonds

In addition, Edmonds has one of the largest marine facilities in Snohomish County, the Port of Edmonds. The marina is partly artificial, being dredged to a depth of 13 feet, and can house 948 craft (668 in the water, and 280 in dry storage). [12]

Edmonds Theater

The Edmonds Movie Theater is located downtown, off Main Street. It is one of the last independently owned, single screen theaters in Washington State. Built in 1923, it was originally called The Princess. The original family who ran it sold it in 1965, to the owners of The Ridgemont in Seattle. For a few years the theater specialized in foreign films, until sold again and renamed The Edgemont. Later, it was put under the management of Robert Rhine.

The Arts

The Otter Chimera
The Otter Chimera

In 2006, the Edmonds Center for the Arts was opened. [13] This is one of two current theaters available for general performing arts, the other being the theater at Edmonds-Woodway High School. Edmonds-Woodway High School is one of five high schools in the Edmonds School District in Edmonds, Washington, USA.

Drama

Edmonds has one permanent, privately-funded drama group, The Driftwood Players. Their theater, the Wade James Theatre, is located at 950 Main St. , adjacent to Yost Park. Usually, they have 4-5 main performances per season, supplemented with short, one night plays. They have been present in the community since 1957. [14]

Edmonds Arts Festival

Since 1957, Edmonds has annually hosted the Edmonds Arts Festival, a three-day art exhibit, on Fathers Day weekend. Father's Day is a celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating Fatherhood and male Parenting, and [15][16][17] The festival is noted for especially for painting and drawing, in all mediums. The festival is heavily involved with local schools, devoting several galleries to student artwork. [18]

Edmonds Jazz Connection

Every year the Edmonds Rotary sponsors the Edmonds Jazz Connection festival, on Memorial Day Weekend in May. Rotary International is an organization of Service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world Memorial Day is a United States Federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (on May in) During the day, the festival showcases the best of school-age and high school jazz groups, and the evening show features prominent, professional jazz musicians. The event is a large draw for both local and regional audiences.

Francis Anderson Center

The Francis Anderson Center, located on main street, serves as a central hub for many activities in the city. It contains sports facilities, child-care programs, art classes, and is directly adjacent to the Edmonds Library. The Edmonds Arts Festival is also held at the Francis Anderson center.

Periodicals

The Edmonds community is home to two weekly news publications. The Edmonds Enterprise and the Edmonds Beacon. The opinion pages of these two newspapers have had major influence on city council decisions, building code enforcement, dog park rule enforcement and local elections. The mayor writes a column each week in both papers, usually responding to current issues, citizen concerns, and planned city projects. An archive of all articles written by the mayor is found on the city website.

Farmer's Market

The Edmonds Farmer's Market is held each Saturday, from May to September. Stretching from City Hall to the downtown area near the gazebo, the Farmer's Market is a large event attracting up to 2,000 people every Saturday. Mainstays of the market include cut flower stands, produce, handmade crafts and occasionally art.

Notable Locals

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Sister City

Edmonds has one sister city:[20]

Transportation

References

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. Todd Anthony Linden (born June 30, 1980 in Edmonds, Washington) is an Outfielder in Major League Baseball in the Cleveland The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2004 the city has an estimated Population of 70943 and the density of 1939 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Edmonds Station is a passenger train station in Edmonds Washington. United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  3. ^ Ferry service returns to Port Townsend after a 40-year absence on February 21, 1979
  4. ^ Seattle PI (2007)[1] Retrieved February 13, 2007.
  5. ^ George Brackett, HistoryLink
  6. ^ Satterfield, Archie (1990). Edmonds, The First Century. Edmonds, WA: City of Edmonds. ISBN 0-9625484-0-5.  
  7. ^ Historic Site - old Carnegie Library(2007). [2] Retrieved December 7, 2007.
  8. ^ KOMO TV (2007). [3] Retrieved February 13, 2007.
  9. ^ Edmonds School District
  10. ^ Edmonds School District Profile:Edmonds-Woodway
  11. ^ ED.GOV Archives
  12. ^ Port of Edmonds. Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
  13. ^ Edmonds Center for the Arts (2007) [4] Retrieved February 13, 2007.
  14. ^ Driftwood Players History (2007). [5] Retrieved February 13, 2007.
  15. ^ Edmonds Arts Festival. Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
  16. ^ EAF Foundation. Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
  17. ^ ArtWorks Edmonds. Retrieved on 2007-04-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title
  18. ^ Student Art Exhibit Awards
  19. ^ Dean Demopoulos bio
  20. ^ Edmonds Sister City Commission

External links

The Edmonds Ferry

Water Street

Edmonds waterfront
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