Renton History Museum
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The Renton History Museum is a repository for objects and archives significant to the city of Renton
in the state of Washington, USA. The Museum celebrates Renton’s history by caring for objects and archives, while providing exhibits and public programs for Renton’s diverse community.
created the Museum as a joint project. The Society provides private sector support for the Renton History Museum.
(WPA). The photo, taken from the Renton History Museum website, shows the fire station in 1944 with it was “Fire Station #1.”
Today, the station is home to the Museum's exhibits, collections and research library. The research library is open to the public by appointment.
Renton, Washington
Renton is an Eastside edge city in King County, Washington, United States. Situated 11 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington. Founded in the 1860s, Renton became a supply town for the Newcastle coal fields...
in the state of Washington, USA. The Museum celebrates Renton’s history by caring for objects and archives, while providing exhibits and public programs for Renton’s diverse community.
Mission
The Museum’s mission is to preserve, document, interpret, and educate about the history of greater Renton in ways that are accessible to diverse people of all ages. The museum's vision is phrased "Capture the Past, Educate the Present, Inspire the Future."History
The Renton Historical Society is a non-profit organization, which, with the City of RentonRenton, Washington
Renton is an Eastside edge city in King County, Washington, United States. Situated 11 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington. Founded in the 1860s, Renton became a supply town for the Newcastle coal fields...
created the Museum as a joint project. The Society provides private sector support for the Renton History Museum.
Collections
The Renton History Museum houses collections consisting of objects, photographs and archives representing the history of greater Renton. The Museum cares for over 90,000 objects and 13,000 photographs that document Renton’s history, spanning all periods of the city's past.Public Programs
The Museum organizes and hosts a number of public programs geared towards a variety of ages. Adult programs and family programs incorporate activities and lecture series relevant to Renton's rich history.Location
Housed in an Art Deco-style former fire station, the Museum is located in downtown Renton at 235 Mill Avenue South. The former fire station was constructed in 1942 and is the last remaining structure built under the Works Progress AdministrationWorks Progress Administration
The Works Progress Administration was the largest and most ambitious New Deal agency, employing millions of unskilled workers to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads, and operated large arts, drama, media, and literacy projects...
(WPA). The photo, taken from the Renton History Museum website, shows the fire station in 1944 with it was “Fire Station #1.”
Today, the station is home to the Museum's exhibits, collections and research library. The research library is open to the public by appointment.