Redmond Historical Society

Anderson Park: 7802 168th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
You’re standing in Redmond’s first park! In 1938, Anderson Park was built as part of the Federal Works Progress Administration. This national program created millions of jobs and helped build roads, bridges, airports and parks throughout the United States!

The park has two log cabins. They have been many different things over the years, including City offices and Redmond’s first Senior Center. What are the cabins named?

A __ __ __ __ House and Fullard House

Bill Brown’s Saloon/The Matador: 7824 Leary Way NE, Redmond, WA 98052
This building built in 1913 by William Bill Brown; he would later serve as Mayor of Redmond for almost 30 years! At that time, the first floor of the building held a barbershop, a drug store, an ice cream parlor, a saloon, and an undertaker. Can you imagine all those places being in one building? Now this building is home to the Matador, but the outside of the building still has many historical features, including the black and white T __ __ __ __ by the front door.

Signals at Redmond Central Connector Park: NW of 7541 Leary Way, Redmond, WA 98052

This trail used to be a railroad track! The railroad first came to Redmond in 1888. It transported passengers, but was also used to bring goods in and out of Redmond.

The rails were removed in 1999, and their path has been converted into a trail that stretches almost 4 miles across Redmond.

Do you see a big piece of art? It’s called Signals. Artist John Fleming used signal __ I __ __ __ __, bridges, columns, ladders, and rails salvaged from the old railroad to make this piece. 

Redmond State Bank/Molly Moon’s: 7841 Leary Way NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Redmond State bank opened in this building in 1911, and a 1928 addition housed Redmond’s first automatic telephone company. 

When the bank first opened, many people in Redmond had never used a bank. Any money they saved would be kept out of sight at home, maybe even hidden in their attics! Using a bank, may have been a new idea to them, because it was the __ __ __ __ __ bank in Redmond. 

Odd Fellows Hall /Redmond’s Bar & Grill: 7979 Leary Wy, Redmond, WA 98052  
Built in 1903, this building was originally constructed as a gathering hall to host dances, movies, and other community events. 

A local chapter of club called the “Odd Fellows” used the building as their meeting place for almost 50 years! Their club’s unusual name is often thought to come from the fact that they had “odd” occupations, and so they weren’t able to join guilds or groups that supported more common professions. 

You can still spot the Odd Fellow’s logo on the front of the building. How many links are there in their chain logo?__ H __ __ __

The Old Redmond Schoolhouse: 16600 NE 80TH ST, Room 122, Redmond WA 98052
The Old Redmond Schoolhouse was built in 1922, to accommodate the growing number of students in the area. At first, students were bussed to school in school busses actually built by teachers and students! Today the building is home to preschool classes, community center programs, and the Redmond Historical Society. 

Visit the Redmond Historical Society! Look for the door facing the parking lot, next to the Redmond Historical Society sign. Ring the doorbell and find room 122. Inside you can learn about all kinds of things, including Redmond’s longest running celebration. Starting in 1939, the town has celebrated the Redmond Bike __ __ R __ __ with bike races, a parade, carnival rides, and more!