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Kirkland, Waterfront city near Seattle, United States

Located on the eastern shore of Lake Washington, Kirkland extends across 17.83 square miles of land with an elevation of 152 meters above sea level.

Peter Kirk established the city in 1888 with plans to construct a steel mill, leading to its incorporation in 1905 as a significant industrial settlement.

The downtown area contains numerous bronze sculptures, art galleries, and a performing arts center that showcase the local creative community throughout the year.

The Cross Kirkland Corridor provides 5.75 miles of compacted crushed gravel paths for walking and biking, connecting different parts of the city.

The Seattle Seahawks maintained their headquarters and training facility at Lake Washington Shipyard in Kirkland from 1976 through 1985.

Location: King County

Inception: 1888

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Website: http://www.kirklandwa.gov/

Shares border with: Bothell, Redmond

Website: http://kirklandwa.gov

GPS coordinates: 47.68583,-122.19167

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:51

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