Have you ever wondered about those huge stumps in your yard? Have you ever hiked or biked one of the many trails on Tiger Mountain that have been re-purposed from railroad right-of-ways (e.g. Caroline Mine, Iverson, or NW Timber)? In the 1920s, Mirrormont was logged, and rail was the mode of transport to move logs to Wood and Iverson’s saw mill, which was located southwest of the current SR18/Hobart Road interchange. The history of Mirrormont and its logging past starts much

Research and interviews by Linda Jean Shepherd From Heidi Kayler: When I was a girl growing up in Mirrormont, we kept horses at the Stables. I took riding lessons there, and rode on the huge trail network that surrounded the property. We had campfire sing-alongs at night, etc. It was a really vibrant place “back in the day.” I had the good fortune of enjoying Mirrormont stables in its “hay” day. For horse aficionados, it was quite a hub in the sixties and seventies. Beautiful

While Seattle celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Seattle World’s Fair, Mirrormont had our own 50th Anniversary. In 1962, the first three homes were built here. On September 22, 2012 — 50 years to the day from the Grand Opening — the Mirrormont Community Association sponsored its biggest party ever with live music, food trucks, games, a wine & beer garden, commemorative tee-shirts & ball caps, historical displays, and a speakers’ panel. I became our resident historian after I

A Little Piece of History I was cruising the web, trying to remember my old Mirrormont Estates address when I happened upon an old Spring 2006 edition of your newsletter. I found it because I’d put “Mirrormont Stables” in as a search. I was born in Seattle wayyy back in 1961, and lived in Mirrormont Estates. We moved to Texas in 1968. I remember the street we lived on, 158thSt., but I can’t remember the actual address. My family owned the stables; in fact, my mom and dad buil