Edmonds Washington Water Front Real Photo Postcard

Edmonds, Washington, situated on Puget Sound, evolved into a significant timber port during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its waterfront, as shown here, was a bustling industrial center dominated by mills and factories, evidenced by numerous smokestacks, which processed the abundant lumber from the surrounding Pacific Northwest forests. This period established Edmonds as a key player in Washington's rapidly expanding timber economy.