Looking Good in the Salmon Creek Neighborhood

The new Applebee’s rises from a dusty lot in Salmon Creek.  Located next to the Billygan’s, it will give neighborhood residents another dining option in this area.

I’ll admit, I still scratch my head when thinking of the company’s decision to build here, when there is another Applebee’s at the very next exit south (99th Street) on I-5.

And nothing personal against Applebee’s, but with another one of their restaurants so close, it would have been nice to see an Olive Garden, Outback or Friday’s at this location.

Regardless, Applebee’s, welcome to the neighborhood.

Salmon Creek Grocery (circa 1940’s)

For all of our Salmon Creek neighbors, who can tell me where this “Grocery” store is?

A lot has changed over the past 70 years since my family moved into this neighborhood.  It’s hard to imagine this being the main grocery “superstore” for the area, when we now have Fred Meyer’s, Safeway and Albertsons all within a few miles of each other.

I’m going to go through the archives and periodically post photos from this era… its always fun to see how things have changed.

If you or any of your friends, neighbors or relatives are looking to move into or (gasp) out of the Salmon Creek area, let me know… I just may know of a good real estate Broker who can help.