Lynnwood's Historical Beginning | Heritage Park
Come and experience the history of Lynnwood from its roots as Alderwood Manor in the 1920′s. Heritage Park features some of Alderwood Manor’s earliest structures renovated as heritage resources for the community.
The Wickers Building
Constructed in 1919 by the Puget Mill Company, the Wickers Building was the first general store and post office in Alderwood Manor. The two story Tudor-style building included the store, post office and storeroom on the first floor, with living quarters for the storekeeper and his family on the second floor. The building was moved from its original site on 196th St SW in 1997 when freeway interchange construction threatened to demolish it. In 2003 it was relocated to Heritage Park for renovation. Named for Herman Wickers, a previous storekeeper, the Wickers Building is listed on the Washington Register of Historic Places. It is currently the home of the South Snohomish County Visitor Information Center.
Interurban Car 55
Car 55 is a 1909 Interurban single-ended wooden electric rail car. It is one of six cars that provided commuter service from Alderwood Manor to Seattle and Everett from 1910 to 1939. In 1939, with the growing popularity of the automobile, the Seattle-Everett Interurban railway was dismantled. Car 55 was purchased by the City of Lynnwood in 1993 and restoration began in 1996. The trolley is a static display in the Park representing Lynnwood’s transportation heritage and in open for scheduled tours.
Superintendent’s Cottage and Water Tower
The 1917 superintendent’s cottage and water tower are the only surviving structures from the Alderwood Manor Demonstration Farm. The cottage was the residence for the superintendent of the Demonstration Farm, and is now owned and operated by the Alderwood Manor Heritage Association, (AMHA). In 1977 both structures were threatened with demolition during freeway interchange construction. They were purchased by the City of Lynnwood and AMHA and moved to Heritage Park in 2003 for renovation. The cottage, now known as the Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage opened in 2005 as a community heritage resource center operated by the AMHA. The water tower, currently undergoing renovation, will include public meeting space and exhibits that support Lynnwood’s agricultural heritage.
Humble House
The park site’s original residence was built in 1919. Located across the street from the original Demonstration Farm, this house was a typical farm house built by the Puget Mill Company. The Humble House is now the home of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society’s genealogy research library.
Park Hours:
Open daily from dawn to dusk
Visitor Information Center (Wickers Building):
425-776-3977
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 10am-4pm
Tuesday 9am-5pm
Thursday, Friday 9am -4pm
Sunday 9am-3pm
Trolley Tours:
June-September: 1st Saturday open house 11am-3pm
October-May: Please call for a reservation
Heritage Resource Center (Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage):
425-775-4694
Tues, Thurs, and Sat 11am-3pm
www.alderwood.org
Genealogy Research Library (Humble House):
425-775-6267
Tues, Thurs and Sat 11am-3pm
www.rootsweb.com/~wasigs
Trolley Tours:
June-August:
2nd & 4th Wed & Sat/mth, 10 am-2pm
September-May:
By appointment
Walking Tours:
Self-guided walking tour brochures are available at the Visitor Information Center in the Wickers Building.
Parking:
28 regular stalls, 2 Handicap stalls, 3 bus stalls
Exhibits:
~ Early Alderwood Manor – Wickers Building
~ The History of the Interurban – Wickers Building
~ Restoration of Car 55 -trolley interior
~ Rotating historical exhibits – Wickers Building and Cottage .
Reservations:
The park can be reserved for special events. Please be aware that on-site parking is limited. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in Lynnwood’s city parks. A park fee will apply. Call 425-670-5732 for more information.
Driving Directions:
Heritage Park is located at 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, WA
From I-5 South take Exit 181 (use 524 East). Merge onto 196th St SW (524). Cross over I-5 and turn right on Poplar Way (center lane). Go one Block to Heritage Park on the left at the SE corner of Alderwood Mall Parkway and Poplar Way.
From I-5 North take Exit 181B. Turn Right on Poplar Way. Stay in the center lane. Turn left into Heritage Park.
Blue Visitor Information Signs direct you to the Park from the freeway and city streets.