Shoreline, Washington:
From First People to a New City
By Victoria E. Stiles, Editor T.A. Stanley with two chapters by David Buerge.
Attend our book launch party on June 27th at 4 pm in the Masonic Lodge, 185th & Linden, across from the museum. (No signup or rsvp, just show up!)
A full-color book on premium paper with many pictures not previously seen in public. Written by Director Emeritus Vicki Stiles, this book has been thirty years in the making.
The book of the city of Shoreline, Washington highlights Native land stewardship, early logging, and development driven by roads, rail, and the interurban transportation system. Post-WWII growth spurred suburban expansion, giving rise to 14 recognized neighborhoods, each one documented here with several pages and historic photographs. The city incorporated in 1995, establishing local governance, parks, and community institutions, preserving its heritage amid ongoing development.
Free online: Shoreline, Washington PDF (11 MB)
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Amazon paperback and hardcover: Shoreline, Washington printed book
The book is in stock in our office starting 6/23! Visit us in person for the best price.
388 pages, 240 pictures in color on 8-1/2 x 11″ premium paper.
Copyright (c) 2026 Shoreline Historical Museum
ISBN: 979-8-2627-1054-6
Library of Congress: F899 W37 S755 2026
Dewey Decimal: 979.777 STIL
If you find an error, please write to us at shm@shorelinehistoricalmuseum.org. We will publish an Errata web page.
