About this episode

The episode explores the rich history of Lynnwood and Alderwood Manor, highlighting innovation and community development in the Pacific Northwest.

Most people know Lynnwood as a shopping destination or a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else. But beneath today's busy streets lies one of the Pacific Northwest's most fascinating stories of innovation, agriculture, transportation, and community. In our Season 7 premiere episode of Invisible Histories , we visit Heritage Park in Lynnwood with special guest Devon from the Ouija Broads podcast and discover how a chance stop turned into an unforgettable history lesson. Guided by local historian Cheri Ryan, we explore the remarkable history of Alderwood Manor—a planned farming community created after the forests were logged, where city families were encouraged to settle on five-acre parcels, raise chickens, and commute to Seattle aboard the Interurban Railway. Along the way we learn how the Puget Mill Company transformed thousands of logged acres into one of the nation's largest egg-producing communities, shipping eggs across the country while pioneering an early version of suburban living. We also explore the role of the Interurban trolley, the restoration of Heritage Park's historic buildings, and why preserving these stories matters for future generations. From…

People in this episode

Hosts: Cari Simson, Elke Hautala

Guest: Devon

Topics covered

• history
• community
• transportation
• agriculture
• innovation

Keywords

• Lynnwood
• Alderwood Manor
• Heritage Park
• Puget Mill Company
• Interurban Railway
• history
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ouija Broads, Puget Mill Company

Books & works: Cryptids of the Pacific Northwest

Places: Lynnwood, Alderwood Manor, Seattle, Heritage Park

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