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Redmond is located within the Seattle metro region, some 16 miles east of Seattle in King County. In 2000, the population of Redmond was 54,144 people. Redmond is recognized as the home of both Nintendo of America and the Microsoft Corporation. With yearly bicycle races on the street of the community, Redmond is also known as the Bike Capital of the Northwest.
For a minimum of 10,000 years, native Indians have resided in the Redmond region. This fact is based on artifacts that were collected from the Marymoor Prehistoric Indian location and the Redmond Town Center archaeological location. During the 1870's, the first white pioneers arrived in the community. In late 1870, a man named Luke McRedmond, who is the namesake of Redmond, filed a Homestead Act claim for land alongside the Sammamish Slough.
The next year, a man named Warren Perrigo began occupying the property next to his. Originally, the settlement was called Salmonberg because the streams and rivers had such an abundance salmon in them. The community was renamed to Melrose, after more settlers arrived and the first post office was established. In 1881, the first post office was established, while additional pioneers arrived. The name of the community was changed to Melrose. The name came from the successful Inn owned by Mr. Perrigo, which didn't sit well with Mr. McDonald.
After Mr. Redmond was the postmaster in 1883, he successfully petitioned to have the community renamed to Redmond. The abundance of fish as well as forests in Redmond provided employment of fishermen and loggers as well. The abundant forests offered jobs for loggers and fisherman, and those jobs created demand for goods and services, which attracted more merchants. When the Eastern and Seattle Railway expanded significantly in 1889, which was constructed in the middle of Redmond. In 1891, the first plat was filed in Redmond. Also, sometime later in 1891, the region contained a significant amount of the region that is currently known as the downtown area. The year 1912 brought the incorporation of Redmond, after the community had reached the required population of 300 people.
During the 1920's, Redmond experienced a downturn in the economy. Much of the tax base in Redmond was cut off when prohibition forced the saloons to close. However, this land without forests, was suitable for farming. Agriculture was the main industry in Redmond, which, during the Great depression of the 1930's, kept its residents eating. Wartime work, such as shipyard jobs came to Redmond, when the nation entered WW II.
The expansion of Redmond started in earnest, after the end of the war. The community expanded more than 30 times larger in region with the annexations from 1951 through 1967. The completion of the floating bridge across Evergreen permitted Redmond to thrive as a suburb of Seattle in 1963. Redmond was the fastest growing community in Washington State. Many high-tech firms made Redmond their home, which resulted in the increasing population to demand additional retail shops. In the 1990's, Redmond experienced a commercial boom. In 1997, this boom culminated with the opening of the Town Center in Redmond. This was a major regional shopping mall, that was located on the location a golf course that had been defunct for many years. As the result of quick expansion. Redmond has experienced some growing pains, in recent years. This was especially true for the areas of traffic congestion and urban sprawl. It can take as long as two hours to get to downtown Seattle from the start of SR-520 at Avondale, during rush hour. This is only a mere 18 miles away. However, the expansion of SR-520 at the floating bridge across Evergreen Point, are mitigating these problems. The planned light rail service by means of the East Link Extension to Redmond from Seattle, which is due to open in 2023.
The yearly festival in the community, which is held on the second full weekend in July is the Redmond Derby Days. In 2015, Redmond also celebrated its 75th anniversary. In 1939, it started a race around Lake Sammamish known as the Redmond Bike Derby. Since then it has become a multiple day event that includes many different activities, local food offerings, a beer garden, entertainment stages, a parade, and bicycle criteria. This derby also includes a carnival with attractions and rides, along with a fireworks display at dusk on Saturday.
At the amphitheater, which is located in Marymoor park, a yearly series concerts are held. The venue has been host to such diverse artists as Duran, Duran, Rob Thomas, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and Norah Jones. Since 2004, the Cirque du Soleil has also been in Marymoor. Since then, the tours of Kurios in 2015, Amaluna in 2013, Kooza in 2010, and Corteo in 2006 have played at this venue. Other notable events include Cavalia and the Warped Tour in 2012.
The oldest farmer's market on the east side of Seattle is the Redmond Saturday Market. Between May and October, this market is held on Saturdays on about some 8,000 square feet of property, that is close to the Town Center in Redmond.
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Redmond is located within the Seattle metro region, some 16 miles east of Seattle in King County. In 2000, the population of Redmond was 54,144 people. Redmond is recognized as the home of both Nintendo of America and the Microsoft Corporation. With yearly bicycle races on the street of the community, Redmond is also known as the Bike Capital of the Northwest.
For a minimum of 10,000 years, native Indians have resided in the Redmond region. This fact is based on artifacts that were collected from the Marymoor Prehistoric Indian location and the Redmond Town Center archaeological location. During the 1870's, the first white pioneers arrived in the community. In late 1870, a man named Luke McRedmond, who is the namesake of Redmond, filed a Homestead Act claim for land alongside the Sammamish Slough.
The next year, a man named Warren Perrigo began occupying the property next to his. Originally, the settlement was called Salmonberg because the streams and rivers had such an abundance salmon in them. The community was renamed to Melrose, after more settlers arrived and the first post office was established. In 1881, the first post office was established, while additional pioneers arrived. The name of the community was changed to Melrose. The name came from the successful Inn owned by Mr. Perrigo, which didn't sit well with Mr. McDonald.
After Mr. Redmond was the postmaster in 1883, he successfully petitioned to have the community renamed to Redmond. The abundance of fish as well as forests in Redmond provided employment of fishermen and loggers as well. The abundant forests offered jobs for loggers and fisherman, and those jobs created demand for goods and services, which attracted more merchants. When the Eastern and Seattle Railway expanded significantly in 1889, which was constructed in the middle of Redmond. In 1891, the first plat was filed in Redmond. Also, sometime later in 1891, the region contained a significant amount of the region that is currently known as the downtown area. The year 1912 brought the incorporation of Redmond, after the community had reached the required population of 300 people.
During the 1920's, Redmond experienced a downturn in the economy. Much of the tax base in Redmond was cut off when prohibition forced the saloons to close. However, this land without forests, was suitable for farming. Agriculture was the main industry in Redmond, which, during the Great depression of the 1930's, kept its residents eating. Wartime work, such as shipyard jobs came to Redmond, when the nation entered WW II.
The expansion of Redmond started in earnest, after the end of the war. The community expanded more than 30 times larger in region with the annexations from 1951 through 1967. The completion of the floating bridge across Evergreen permitted Redmond to thrive as a suburb of Seattle in 1963. Redmond was the fastest growing community in Washington State. Many high-tech firms made Redmond their home, which resulted in the increasing population to demand additional retail shops. In the 1990's, Redmond experienced a commercial boom. In 1997, this boom culminated with the opening of the Town Center in Redmond. This was a major regional shopping mall, that was located on the location a golf course that had been defunct for many years. As the result of quick expansion. Redmond has experienced some growing pains, in recent years. This was especially true for the areas of traffic congestion and urban sprawl. It can take as long as two hours to get to downtown Seattle from the start of SR-520 at Avondale, during rush hour. This is only a mere 18 miles away. However, the expansion of SR-520 at the floating bridge across Evergreen Point, are mitigating these problems. The planned light rail service by means of the East Link Extension to Redmond from Seattle, which is due to open in 2023.
The yearly festival in the community, which is held on the second full weekend in July is the Redmond Derby Days. In 2015, Redmond also celebrated its 75th anniversary. In 1939, it started a race around Lake Sammamish known as the Redmond Bike Derby. Since then it has become a multiple day event that includes many different activities, local food offerings, a beer garden, entertainment stages, a parade, and bicycle criteria. This derby also includes a carnival with attractions and rides, along with a fireworks display at dusk on Saturday.
At the amphitheater, which is located in Marymoor park, a yearly series concerts are held. The venue has been host to such diverse artists as Duran, Duran, Rob Thomas, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and Norah Jones. Since 2004, the Cirque du Soleil has also been in Marymoor. Since then, the tours of Kurios in 2015, Amaluna in 2013, Kooza in 2010, and Corteo in 2006 have played at this venue. Other notable events include Cavalia and the Warped Tour in 2012.
The oldest farmer's market on the east side of Seattle is the Redmond Saturday Market. Between May and October, this market is held on Saturdays on about some 8,000 square feet of property, that is close to the Town Center in Redmond.