By the time the East Side Journal was first published in 1918, the Kirkland area had long since been settled. These four sections pertain to Kirkland's early history.

• 19th Century Communities along Lake Washington
• The Rise and Fall of Peter Kirk
• Kirkland Enters the 20th Century
• All The News On This Side of the Lake

The following sections pertain to the history of Kirkland during the years that the East Side Journal was in publication (1918-1975). Headlines are used throughout to illustrate the history and growth of Kirkland over this period.

• From WWI to Black Tuesday
• Weathering the Great Depression
• WWII - The Big One
• Post-War Growth and the Baby Boom
• The New Frontier and Beyond

Finally, A Look Back at the End of the 20th Century is a closing commentary on Kirkland's history as we enter the 21st century.

If you're interested in reading more details about Kirkland's past, Glimpses of Kirkland History is a collection of essays and articles that I've written for other publications. Most of the initial research behind these stories was obtained through the use of the East Side Journal Index.

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