Concrete Visitors Information Center
Concrete, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Mt Vernon,VIC
360 853-8767
Visit Us: We're located in the East County Resource Center
Early settlers came to the Baker River in 1871, originally calling the settlement on the west bank “Minnehaha.” In 1890. The townsite was platted by Magnus Miller, and called “Baker”. On the east bank of the river, the Washington Portland Cement Company (1905) was started and called that “Cement City.” After the Superior Portland Cement Company plant (1908) was built in Baker, the towns merged and in 1909, after much discussion, the new community settled on the name “Concrete.” Prior to 1921, several fires destroyed most of the original wooden buildings which had lined Main Street. Since concrete was in ample supply, it was decided that subsequent commercial buildings would be made from this nonflammable material. Historic plaques on many of the buildings list their construction dates.
chamber@concrete-wa.com
Category: Y Yodio Experiences
Located in 45770 Main St. Concrete WA
Tracks:
- Yodio Track 1