Bellevue Historical Society Photos

In the Beginning	Grown in Bellevue	Japanese Americans	Transportation
Community Life	People	Suburban Development	Logging

Very Important Bellevueites

James S. Dutty James S. Ditty
James S. Ditty predicted a day when 200,000 persons would live east of Lake Washington. His plan, dubbed "Ditty's Dream" or "Ditty City" was published in 1928. He had a foresight to purchase land in the vicinity of NE 8th and 104th. He was instrumental in getting a paved street completed by giving the right of way through his property. It was to become Bellevue Way.

Miller Freeman Miller Freeman
His career began with little more than a bicycle and driving ambition. Miller involved himself in virtually uncounted business, political and civic activities.

Kemper Freeman Sr. Kemper Freeman Sr.
An entrepreneur, philanthropist, builder, banker, journalist, "demon seaman" and ragtime pianist, Kemper Freeman Sr. was the catalyst who changed Bellevue from a directionless bedroom community into one of the state's largest and most vibrant cities.

Kemper Freeman Jr. Kemper Freeman Jr.
Once a Washington State legislator representing the 48th district, Kemper Freeman Jr. is continuing in his father's footsteps in developing Bellevue.


		Very Important Bellevueites

				James S. Ditty James S. Ditty predicted a day when 200,000 persons would live east of Lake Washington. His plan, dubbed "Ditty's Dream" or "Ditty City" was published in 1928. He had a foresight to purchase land in the vicinity of NE 8th and 104th. He was instrumental in getting a paved street completed by giving the right of way through his property. It was to become Bellevue Way.

				Miller Freeman His career began with little more than a bicycle and driving ambition. Miller involved himself in virtually uncounted business, political and civic activities.

				Kemper Freeman Sr. An entrepreneur, philanthropist, builder, banker, journalist, "demon seaman" and ragtime pianist, Kemper Freeman Sr. was the catalyst who changed Bellevue from a directionless bedroom community into one of the state's largest and most vibrant cities.

				Kemper Freeman Jr. Once a Washington State legislator representing the 48th district, Kemper Freeman Jr. is continuing in his father's footsteps in developing Bellevue.