Kirkland Washington King County Ferry Dock Mercantile Real Photo Postcard

The ferry dock depicted was central to Kirkland, Washington, serving as a critical transportation artery across Lake Washington during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Before the extensive development of road infrastructure and bridges, ferries were the primary means of connecting Kirkland's growing community with Seattle and other regional centers, facilitating the movement of people, goods, and raw materials essential for its nascent industries like logging and shipbuilding.