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City of Tukwila company history timeline

1908

Tukwila was incorporated as a city in 1908.

1912

In 1912, the First King County Fair was held at the site.

1916

And in 1916, the lowering of Lake Washington resulting from the construction of the Montlake Cut to connect Lake Washington with Lake Union caused the Black River to disappear.

1928

By 1928, the Interurban was phased out as roads became the preferred routes for many people.

1968

On July 31, 1968, Southcenter Mall opened with 116 stores built on 30 acres.

1990

The cost is $10.00 (plus sales tax); mail orders are approximately $13.00 each. It covers the rich history of Tukwila beginning from the earliest settlers in the Valley up through 1990.

1999

Stein, A. J. (1999, January 29). Tukwila -- Thumbnail History.

Nowadays, it is the largest mall in the Pacific Northwest (Stein, 1999).

2003

Dorpat, P., & Crowley, W. (2003, May 31). SeaTac -- Thumbnail History.

2017

Brodin, P. (2017, February 15). Joseph Foster Tree firmly rooted in city's history | Tukwila's Story.

2018

Tolley, N. (2018, August 22). Seattle Southside History: Des Moines Beach Park.

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