The Red Brick Road
- Historic and Natural Gem of Seattle's East Side -
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to protect this unique area
The Red Brick Road was paved in 1913 and included on the path of the Yellowstone Trail, America's first transcontinental auto route through the northern states. It also served as a part Seattle's only link through the mountains to the east. It is currently a King County Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The road is home to Evan's Creek and other wetland habitat for Chinook Salmon, Kokanee Salmon, Steelhead, Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, Red Tail Hawk, Vaux's Swift, and other protected species. The whole valley maintains a natural, rural and historic character.
IN THE MEDIA AND ONLINE
Residents and Redmond Historical Society members to celebrate Red Brick Road's centennial on Saturday
Follow the Red Brick Road to Historic Yellowstone Route
The Old Red Brick Road in Redmond
Follow The Red Brick Road -- 84-Year-Old Path Serves As Bone- Rattling Marker Toward Redmond's Past
Community Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Red Brick Road
Yellowstone Trail Across Washington State
Following the red brick road; the Yellowstone Trail
King County Landmarks: Red Brick Road/James Mattson Road (1865/1913)
Washington State Historic Property Invetory Report
Yellowstone Trail Association
Federally protected critical habitat for Endangered Species Act protected Chinook Salmon
Part of the "original I-90" linking Seattle to areas east of the mountains.
The Audubon Society has referred to this section of road as the “Miracle Mile” due to numerous bird species found here.
This home was built in 1907 by an original settler in the valley, James Mattson, and is still standing today. In fact, the road has also been known as the "James Mattson Road" because he was the original driving force behind the road's creation.
Rural zoning and agricultural uses helps the valley maintain its natural beauty and historic character.
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