Coal Mines and History of Renton, Washington

Exploring Renton's History and Coal Orgins

[darlenelarsen]

I have lived here for over 30 years and driven by that area thousands of times, and have never seen, or known about that!! Thanks for sharing!

[sarracen]

Steven, love your series! The mine structure is actually support pilings. The entrance, I believe, was below this and was sealed up. I also think that what appears to be a drainage pond at the bottom of the 405 off ramp is fed by water coming out of the mine. (Not certain on that).

[LighthouseProductions]

I lived in Renton all my life and that hill walking up from the museum to Phillip Arnold Park on top is a experience

[PinetopJackson]

Wow I never knew that was there! I gotta go check it out now!

[TheNorthernTsar]

Good work!! Thanks for sharing!
Note: there’re 2 plaques on the old Hoist-foundation ruin. You can see the other in your video!

[garymelhaff]

Curious if you came across any information about coal mines around Fairwood. I grew up there and in the 60s/70s there were still railroad tracks and coal car in the valley under the power lines that led down to where Aqua Barn used to be - don't know what's there now. There was also an old missile silo from the cold war back towards lake desire under the power lines where the buildings were turned into a private school. Curious if that's still there.

[tmlifeanddogs]

I like your videos my wife and I are thinking of moving there. I’m curious how much did it cost you to register your truck there? And did you have to do a smog test or a safety check?