NEAR NORTH BEND, Wash. — Step inside the past and take a stroll in the twilight to Cedar Falls; historic townsite and birthplace of Seattle City Light. Explore the remaining houses and discover the stories of those who worked, lived and grew up in this unique setting. Closed to the public since September 11, 2001, the area remains a working community with Seattle Public Utilities and City Light operations. This event will feature:
- Marian Arlin, Former Cedar Falls Resident
- Linda Carlson, Author, Company Towns of the Pacific Northwest
- Friends of the Cedar River Watershed
- Displays, refreshments, photos, scavenger hunt, and much more!
What: Walking tour of historic Cedar Falls townsite
Who: Adults/Families (age 10+)/Groups
Where: Meet at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, just east of North Bend (about 32 miles from downtown Seattle). See below for directions.
When: Friday and Saturday evenings: September 7 & 8th , 6-8:30 PM.
Cost: $5 per person
To Register: Drop-in either evening. No registration required. Groups, please call ahead and let us know you are coming. Call (206) 233-1515 or email: crwprograms@seattle.gov
Directions: From I-90 going East Take Exit 32 ( 436th Ave.) Turn right at the end of the off-ramp. Follow the road ( 436th Ave. SE, Cedar Falls Rd. SE) for about 2.5 miles to Rattlesnake Lake. Continue with the Lake on your right side until you reach the Cedar River Watershed Education Center.
For more information about programs at the Cedar River Watershed, please visit: the Friends of the Cedar River Watershed website.
1 comment:
This sounds like amazing fun... I'd like to go if I get off work over the weekend.
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