City gets first look at Snoqualmie Point

Published 1:29 pm Thursday, October 2, 2008

SNOQUALMIE – Nothing captures the beauty of the Valley more than a panoramic view.

And one of the best views used to belong to the Snoqualmie Winery, whose view atop a hill right off Interstate 90’s Exit 27 rivaled any view in the region.

Although the winery ceased production in 1997, the grounds remained a popular place to host events, including concerts, weddings and the casual gathering on it’s lawn.

In 1998, the city gave approval to Snoqualmie Falls Winery Development Corp., the owner of the winery, to sublease part of the property so an office park could be constructed.

After the winery burned down in 1999, Mountains to Sound Greenway preservation group teamed up with the Trust for Public Land to raise grant money to purchase and preserve the site.

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