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View are photographs, both historical and contemporary, related to various City Parks. (Unless noted, all photos were provided by researcher Charles Ganong and/or from the Highline Historical Society collection.)

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Burien Community Center Park

Burien Community Center, basketball court & skateboard park, September, 2007.

Burien Community Center Park

Burien Community Center, basketball court & skateboard park, September, 2007.

Burien Community Center Park

Burien Community Center, skateboard park, September, 2007.

Burien Community Center

Burien Community Center, formerly Chelsea Park Elementary School, built in the late 1940s to help absorb the Highline School District's "explosive growth." Today it houses the Burien Parks Department headquarters, Burien Little Theater and other programs. September, 2007.

Burien Community Center

Burien Community Center, formerly Chelsea Park Elementary School. September, 2007.

Burien Community Center Skatepark

Local teacher Tom Sahle raised money for the skatepark, and did much of the concrete work himself. Burien Community Center and Auditorium are in the background. September, 2007.

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Chelsea Park

Aerial view of Chelsea Park & Playground, looking north, 1971. King County Archives.

Chelsea Park fundraiser

Woolen rug raffled for Chelsea Park Playground Fund Drive, January 22, 1948. Highline Times.

Chelsea Park fundraiser

Evansvale Commercial Club, active in raising money for Chelsea Park Playground, May, 1948. Highline Times.

Chelsea Park Soccer Field

Pick-up soccer game, Chelsea Park Playfield, September, 2007

Chelsea Park Soccer Field

Chelsea Park Playfield, looking southeast, September, 2007.

Chelsea Park Baseball Field

Chelsea Park Playfield and baseball diamond, September, 2007.

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Mike & Jane Kelly

Mike and Jane Kelly, Burien pioneers and Sunnydale’s first residents. The "Kelly Road" eventually became Des Moines Memorial Drive.

Tree Planting Dignitaries

Memorial tree planting, January 14, 1922. Marshall Ferdinand Foch, Commander in Chief of all Allied armies in France; Mrs. Alexander McEwen of the Seattle Garden Club; and Brig. General Alexander of Camp Lewis, planting a memorial tree in memory of an Unknown Soldier on the Sunnydale school grounds.

Elm Tree Planting (1-14-22)

Memorial tree planting, January 14, 1922.

Elm Tree Planting (1-14-22)

Much of the impetus for the "Road of Remenbrance" was provided by the Seattle Garden Club. Memorial tree planting ceremony, January 14, 1922.

Sunnydale Bell

Bell used to call children to Sunnydale School, dedicated as a historical marker in 1952. Des Moines Memorial Park at Sunnydale School, September, 2007.

Sunnydale Bell

Old Sunnydale School bell; Des Moines Memorial Park, Sunnydale School Grounds, September, 2007.

Des Moines Memorial Park

Granite monument commemorating Washington state's dead in World War I. Des Moines Memorial Park at Sunnydale School. One of the original, remaining elm trees, subjected to many haphazard "prunings" but still standing, is at right. September, 2007.

Des Moines Memorial Park

Des Moines Memorial Park monument; school bell in background Sunnydale School. September, 2007.

Des Moines Memorial Park

Granite monument dedicated in 1963, taking the place of lost and damaged memorial elms, Des Moines Memorial Park. September, 2007.

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Fire Ring (1974)

Dottie Harper Park stone circle/fire ring, 1974. Dottie Harper Park at the time was "King County Park #10." King County Archives.

"Ghost People" (Richard Beyer)

Dottie Harper Park, cedar stump sculpture by Northwest artist Richard Beyer, 1974. One of over 75 commissioned pieces of art by Beyer scattered throughout the world, including "Waiting For The Interurban" in Fremont. King County Archives.

"Ghost People" (Richard Beyer)

Richard Beyer cedar stump sculpture, 33 years later. Beyer's other works include "The Big Catch" in Des Moines. September, 2007.

"Ghost People" (Richard Beyer)

Richard Beyer cedar stump sculpture, 33 years later. Beyer's other works include "The Big Catch" in Des Moines. September, 2007.

"Ghost People" (Richard Beyer)

Richard Beyer cedar stump sculpture, 33 years later. Beyer's other works include "The Big Catch" in Des Moines. September, 2007.

2006 Storm Damage

Douglas fir tree downed in December, 2006 windstorm. Burien Arts Gallery in background. September, 2007.

"Ghost People" (Richard Beyer)

Richard Beyer cedar stump sculpture, 33 years later. Beyer's other works include "The Big Catch" in Des Moines. September, 2007.

"Ghost People" (Richard Beyer)

Richard Beyer cedar stump sculpture, 33 years later. Beyer's other works include "The Big Catch" in Des Moines. September, 2007.

"Ghost People" (Richard Beyer)

Richard Beyer cedar stump sculpture, 33 years later. Beyer's other works include "The Big Catch" in Des Moines. September, 2007.

"Ghost People" (Richard Beyer)

Richard Beyer cedar stump sculpture, 33 years later. Beyer's other works include "The Big Catch" in Des Moines. September, 2007.

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Eagle Landing Park Beach

Eagle Landing Park beach, appearing much as it did to Burien's first settlers. September, 2007.

Eagle Landing Park Beach

Eagle Landing Park beach, September, 2007.

Eagle Landing Park Beach

Eagle Landing Park beach, September, 2007.

Eagle Landing Park Beach

Eagle Landing Park beach, September, 2007.

Eagle Landing Park Forest

Eagle Landing Park second-growth forest. In 1915 this land was owned by the Seahurst Water Company, and later by the Branson family. September, 2007.

Morning Light at Eagle Landing Park

Taken by our good friend and professional photographer, Paul Conrath, this photo shows his daughter Renee making her way up the stairs from the beach.

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Ambaum Blvd. (1910)

Ambaum Boulevard, started in 1909, was built on the same roadbed as the Lake Burien Railroad.

Lloyd's Trolley Diner (1947)

Lloyd's Trolley Diner, Ambaum Boulevard, 1947. A nostalgic attempt to bring back the days of the "Toonerville Trolley". Highline Times.

Lloyd's Trolley Diner (1947)

Lloyd's Trolley Diner, Ambaum Boulevard, 1947. Even then, the trolley had not run to Burien in almost 20 years. Highline Times.

Jacob Ambaum Park

Jacob Ambaum Park, looking eastward across basketball courts to site of Jacob Ambaum homestead (St. Bernadette's Church and soccer field), September, 2007.

Jacob Ambaum Park

Jacob Ambaum Park, September, 2007.

Jacob Ambaum Park

Looking southeast across Jacob Ambaum Park. The Mayfair Shopping Center, which lies in the depression which Jacob Ambaum and others unsuccessfully tried to drain, is in the background, across Ambaum Boulevard and S.W. 128th Street. September, 2007.

Jacob Ambaum Park

Slightly different view. September, 2007.

Jacob Ambaum Park

Looking west from Ambaum Boulevard into Jacob Ambaum Park. September, 2007.

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Lake Burien School (circa 1920s)

Lake Burien Schoolgrounds, 1920s. Looking northeast. Large rock (later removed) is visible between the original school building and new addition.

Lake Burien School, Class of 1924

Lake Burien 5th Grade Class, 1924.

Lake Burien School, Class of 1925

Lake Burien 6th Grade Class, 1925.

Lake Burien School Memorial Arch

Lake Burien School Arch, Lake Burien School Memorial Park. Vivian Matthews, Pam Harper and others were instrumental in rescuing the historic terra cotta sculptures which once adorned the entrance to Lake Burien School. September, 2007.

Lake Burien School Memorial Arch

Lake Burien School Arch, September, 2007.

Lake Burien School Hawthorn Trees

Original Hawthorn trees on southwest corner of Lake Burien School Memorial Park; September, 2007.

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Lakeview School (1975)

Last student body and staff of Lakeview Elementary School, 1974-’75.

Lakeview Park

Lakeview Park, site of James Carter's sheep farm in the early 1900s. September, 2007.

Lakeview Park

Lakeview Park play area and basketball court. September, 2007.

Lakeview Park

Lakeview Park sits on the land formerly occupied by Lakeview Elementary School. September, 2007.

Lakeview Park

The hillside on which James Carter's sheep sheds, and later Lakeview Elementary School, were nestled. September, 2007.

Lakeview Park

View to the northeast across Lakeview Park from 160th S.W. The former school sat up on the hill, to the left. September, 2007.

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Old Manhattan School

The old Manhattan School, 1902.

Manhattan School (circa 1920s)

Manhattan School in the 1920s.

Aaron Dunbar

Aaron Dunbar, Manhattan pioneer. The first Manhattan School was on Dunbar's property.

Fern Dunbar Lingwood

Fern Dunbar Lingwood, one of six Dunbar children, attended the first Manhattan school.

Dunbar Headstone

Aaron and Hattie Dunbar are buried at Hillgrove Cemetery, as are many Manhattan pioneers. September, 2007.

Hattie Dunbar

Hattie Dunbar died in 1916. This is her original headstone. September, 2007.

Elsey Headstone

The Elsey family, many of whom are buried in Hillgrove Cemetery, were Manhattan pioneers. September, 2007.

Everett Elsey

Everett Elsey gravestone, Hillgrove Cemetery. September, 2007.

Lindahl Headstone

Lindahl headstone, Hillgrove Cemetery. The Lindahls were another early Manhattan family. September, 2007.

Hillgrove Cemetery

Hillgrove Cemetery, resting place of many Manhattan pioneer families. September, 2007.

Hillgrove Cemetery

Hillgrove Cemetery, resting place of many Manhattan pioneer families. September, 2007.

Hillgrove Cemetery

Hillgrove Cemetery, resting place of many Manhattan pioneer families. September, 2007.

Hillgrove Cemetery

Hillgrove Cemetery, resting place of many Manhattan pioneer families. September, 2007.

Hillgrove Cemetery

Hillgrove Cemetery, resting place of many Manhattan pioneer families. September, 2007.

Hillgrove Cemetery

Hillgrove Cemetery, resting place of many Manhattan pioneer families. September, 2007.

Hillgrove Cemetery

Hillgrove Cemetery, resting place of many Manhattan pioneer families. September, 2007.

Manhattan Park

Manhattan Park and playfield. September, 2007.

Manhattan Park

Manhattan Park and playfield. September, 2007.

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Herman Peters Home

Herman Peters family home, 8th South and 148th South, a Sunnydale landmark destroyed by vandals in 1968. Hilda Peters Carver, who lived in the area all her life, is seated in a plaid dress in the center.

Mathison Home

The house Ted Mathison built "block by block." Mathison Park, September, 2007.

Mathison Park

Mathison Park, near Burien's high point. September, 2007.

Mathison Park

Mathison Park offers an inviting setting for passers-by. September, 2007.

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George Wyse (1950s)

King County Parks Department Superintendent George Wyse at Moshier Park dedication, c. 1955. King County Archives.

Moshier Park Groundbreaking

Moshier Park groundbreaking, circa 1950, people on bulldozer unknown. King County Archives.

Artists (1965)

Artists at Moshier Park Arts Center, July 1965. King County Archives.

Moshier Art Center Potter

Pottery at Moshier Arts Center, 19??. King County Archives.

Pottery Sale (1994)

Pottery Sale, Moshier Arts Center, 1994

Flag Football (1961)

Flag football at Moshier Field, 1961. Looking southeast. Sunnydale Elementary School is in background. King County Archives.

Flag Football (1961)

Flag football at Moshier Field, 1961. Looking southwest at what would become the Moshier Arts Center. King County Archives.

Flag Football (1961)

Flag Football at Moshier Field, 1961. Looking northwest. The old wooden grandstand at Highline Memorial Field is in the distance. King County Archives.

Flag Football (1961)

Flag football at Moshier Field, 1961. Looking east toward Sea-Tac Airport. King County Archives.

Jr. Olympics (1953)

Highline Junior Olympics. Highline Memorial Stadium, 1953. King County Archives.

Jr. Olympics (1953)

Highline Junior Olympics. Highline Memorial Stadium, 1953. King County Archives.

Moshier Park Groundbreaking

Moshier Park Dedication, 1950s. King County Archives.

Moshier Park Groundbreaking

Moshier Park groundbreaking, 1950s. King County Archives.

Moshier Park Land Clearing

Moshier Park land clearing, 1950s. Looking west; Highline Memorial Field south grandstand is in the distance. King County Archives.

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Salmon Creek Ravine - 126th SW Entrance

Wide trail, perhaps the remnants of an old “skid road,” leading down into Salmon Creek Ravine at about 126th Street S.W. June, 2007.

Salmon Creek Ravine - 124th SW Viewpoint

Salmon Creek Ravine, appearing today much as it did to Burien’s first residents. View is to the northwest from 124th S.W. and 16th S.W. June, 2007.

Big Leaf Maple

Big Leaf Maple, Salmon Creek Ravine, June, 2007.

Earthquake Creek

“Earthquake Creek” flowing from a spring in Salmon Creek Ravine which opened as a result of the February 28, 2001 Nisqually Earthquake. June, 2007.

Old Keep Out Signs

“Keep Out” signs, possible remnants of when Salmon Creek supplied Shorewood’s drinking water in the 1940s, cling to a towering maple. June, 2007.

Springboard Notch

Springboard notches still mar the smoothness of cedar stumps in Salmon Creek Ravine. Early loggers cut out the notches with an ax, then placed a board in them on which to stand and ply their “misery whips”—two-handled saws used to fell the giant trees. June, 2007.

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Girls on Beach (1974)

Girls on Seahurst Beach, 1974. King County Archives.

Artist's Rendition (1971)

Artist's rendition of proposed Seahurst Park beach development, May, 1971. Plans were scaled back after environmentalists voiced concerns about their scope and impact. King County Archives.

Skimboarder (1965)

Skimboarder at Seahurst Park beach, 1965. King County Archives.

Lifeguard (1968)

Lifeguard at Seahurst Beach, 1968. King County Archives.

Reconstruction (1974)

Seahurst Park beach reconstruction, 1974. King County Archives.

Rededication (1975)

Ed Munro Seahurst Park rededication ceremony, April 12, 1975. (Speaker at podium?) King County Archives.

Rededication (1975)

Ed Munro Seahurst Park rededication ceremony, April 12, 1975. From right to left: Mike Lowry and Paul Barden (seated), ? and ? (at podium). King County Archives.