| In the Beginning | Grown in Bellevue | Japanese Americans | Transportation |
| Community Life | People | Suburban Development | Logging |
Grown in Bellevue |
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| Agriculture: | ||||
![]() | Numoto Farm
One of the Eastside's early Japanese families in 1980. The first Numoto farm on leased land located just north of SR 520 on Yarrow Point at approximately 38th and 92nd. |
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![]() | Fred and Charles Hamley Grandfather's Farm
Fred and Charles played a vital part in the operation of their grandfather's farm which was located on the site of today's Bellevue Square. |
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![]() | Cruse-Hill Families
The Cruse-Hill families grew daffodils to sell to Market in Seattle. Their home was located at NE 8th and 100th where QFC now stands. 1910 |
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![]() | Andrew Balatico
In 1926, Andrew Balatico came from the Philippines at the age 20 and farmed on leased lands. He eventually purchased land in the Mercer Slough where he farmed until 1985 and was the last truck farmer to operate in Bellevue. |
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| Strawberry Festival: | ||||
![]() | Flags on Main Street
1930 |
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![]() | Strawberry Festival Queens Court
1941 |
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![]() | Miss May Carter
Holding a basket of strawberries - luscious beauties of the kind Bellevue served its neighbors. |
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![]() | Yum, Yum---It's the Berries!
Left to Right: Princess Glenna Osborn, Queen Patty Smith and Princess Marguerite Siemon |
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