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58-525: The mall also houses The Westin Galleria , The cost of constructing Galleria Dallas was at least $ 400 million ($ 1.16 billion, adjusted) when opened in 1982, ranking it as one of the most expensive construction projects for that year, following Walt Disney World 's Epcot Center . There are over 210 stores and restaurants, including an ice rink and the Westin Galleria Hotel. The property

116-457: A cold semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSk ) with a Mediterranean precipitation pattern. Winters are cold, with December the coolest month, with a mean temperature of 28.5 °F (−1.9 °C). Annual average snowfall is 21.6 in (55 cm), with most occurring in December and January, when the snow depth averages 2 to 3 in (5.1 to 7.6 cm). There are 18.9 days per year in which

174-462: A Whirlpool Corporation facility (shut down in 2011), an Adaptis call center, and several hotels. The region's retail core has shifted to the town of Union Gap to a renovated shopping mall and other new retail businesses. The Downtown Futures Initiative promotes the downtown area as a center for events, services, entertainment, and small, personal shopping experiences. The DFI has provided for street-to-storefront remodeling along Yakima Avenue throughout

232-426: A margin of error of +/- $ 7,514) and the median family income $ 57,296 (+/- $ 3,722). Males had a median income of $ 31,188 (+/- $ 828) versus $ 26,018 (+/- $ 1,183) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 28,697 (+/- $ 1,619). Approximately, 14.7% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.4% of those under the age of 18 and 10.0% of those ages 65 or over. As of

290-591: A response to the uprising. The Yakamas were defeated and forced to relocate to the Yakama Indian Reservation . Yakima County was created in 1865. When bypassed by the Northern Pacific Railroad in December 1884, over 100 buildings were moved with rollers and horse teams to the nearby site of the depot. The new city was dubbed North Yakima and was officially incorporated and named the county seat on January 27, 1886. The name

348-547: A result, local businesses featuring regional produce, wines, and beers, among other products, have returned to the downtown area. Many of these businesses are located on Front Street, Yakima Avenue and 1st Street. During the summer, a pair of historic trolleys operate along five miles (8 km) of track of the former Yakima Valley Transportation Company through the Yakima Gap connecting Yakima and Selah . The Yakima Valley Trolleys organization, incorporated in 2001, operates

406-458: A similar joint marketing agreement with UK-based Trust House Hotels . In 1970, Western International was acquired by UAL Corporation , with Edward Carlson becoming president and CEO of UAL, Inc and United Airlines. Western International bought New York's iconic Plaza Hotel in 1975 for $ 25 million. On January 5, 1981, the company changed its name again to Westin Hotels (a contraction of

464-675: A single corporate structure in 1958, focusing on bringing the hotels together under a common chain identity. Also in 1958, Western Hotels assumed management of three hotels in Guatemala, its first properties outside the US and Canada. Western opened its first hotel in Mexico in 1961. In March of that same year, they opened the first hotel to be both constructed and owned by the chain, The Bayshore Inn in Vancouver. Edward Carlson became President of

522-671: A travel conglomerate based around United Airlines , Hertz Rent a Car , Hilton International Hotels , and Westin and linked by Apollo . This strategy failed, however, and Allegis sold Westin in 1988 to the Japanese Aoki Corporation for $ 1.35 billion. Aoki immediately sold the Plaza Hotel to Donald Trump for $ 390 million. In 1994, Aoki agreed to sell Westin to real estate investment firm Starwood Capital Group (parent of Starwood ) and Goldman Sachs at an enormous loss, for $ 561 million, but by

580-503: Is a city in, and the county seat of, Yakima County , Washington , United States, and the state's 11th most populous city . As of the 2020 census , the city had a total population of 96,968 and a metropolitan population of 256,728. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It

638-458: Is a private, nonprofit school of higher learning located in the city since 1939. Perry students learn trades such as automotive technology, instrumentation, information technology, HVAC, electrical, machining, office administration, medical coding, and legal assistant/paralegal. Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences opened in the fall of 2008, and graduated its first class of osteopathic physicians ( D.O. ) in 2012. The first college on

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696-604: Is attached to the mall, from Hines Interests for $ 95 million. In April 2009, General Growth Properties, the management company of the mall, declared bankruptcy. In June, Simon Property Group obtained management rights effective August 1. In August 2011, a man committed suicide by jumping from the third floor of the mall and landing on the ice rink. On March 22, 2012, H&M opened on the second floor across from Saks Fifth Avenue. On June 15, 2013, Saks Incorporated officially closed its Saks Fifth Avenue store in Dallas, which

754-638: Is located in the more urbanized Upper Valley, and is the central city of the Yakima Metropolitan Statistical Area. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Other nearby cities include Moxee, Tieton , Cowiche, Wiley City, Tampico , Gleed, and Naches in the Upper Valley, as well as Wapato , Toppenish , Zillah , Harrah, White Swan , Parker, Buena, Outlook, Granger , Mabton, Sunnyside , and Grandview in

812-400: Is owned by an investment consortium advised by UBS Realty Investors LLC, a subsidiary of UBS AG of Zürich , Switzerland, and is managed by Trademark Property Co. In 1982, the mall, originally named Dallas Galleria, opened, with anchor tenants Marshall Field's , Gump's , and Saks Fifth Avenue as well as the 432-room Westin and a General Cinema Corporation multiplex theater. By 1985,

870-677: Is situated in the Yakima Valley , a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine, and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produces 77% of all hops grown in the United States. The name Yakima originates from the Yakama Nation Native American tribe, whose reservation is located south of the city. The Yakama people were the first known inhabitants of the Yakima Valley. In 1805,

928-557: Is the closest impact area for the Canadian Gunners, the next closest being in Wainwright, Alberta. In the early 2000s, the city of Yakima, in conjunction with multiple city organizations, began revitalization and preservation efforts in its historic downtown area. The Downtown Yakima Futures Initiative was created to make strategic public investments in sidewalks, lighting and landscaping to encourage further development. As

986-514: Is the primary daily newspaper in the area. According to Arbitron, the Yakima metropolitan area is the 197th largest radio market in the US, serving 196,500 people. Yakima is part of the U.S.'s 114th largest television viewing market, which includes viewers in Pasco , Richland and Kennewick . Interstate 82 is the main freeway through the Yakima Valley, connecting the region to Ellensburg and

1044-430: Is very rapid, with the average first freeze of the season occurring on September 30. Due to the city's location in a rain shadow , precipitation, at an average of 8.01 in (203 mm) annually, is low year-round, but especially during summer. Extreme temperatures have ranged from −25 °F (−32 °C) on February 1, 1950, to 113 °F (45 °C) on June 29, 2021 . See or edit raw graph data . As of

1102-608: The 2010 census , there were 91,067 people with 33,074 households, and 21,411 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,350.6 inhabitants per square mile (1,293.7/km ). There were 34,829 housing units at an average density of 1,281.4 inhabitants per square mile (494.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 67.1% (61,065) White , 1.7% (1,556) African American , 2.0% (1,838) Native American , 1.5% (1,347) Asian , 0.1% (83) Pacific Islander , 23.3% (21,216) from some other races and 4.4% (3,962) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.3% (37,587) of

1160-612: The 2020 census , there were 96,968 people, 35,752 households, 22,858 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,487.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,346.5/km ). There were 37,192 housing units at an average density of 1,286.0 inhabitants per square mile (496.5/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 51.80% (50,234) White , 1.45% (1,405) African American , 2.53% (2,453) Native American , 1.46% (1,418) Asian , 0.18% (171) Pacific Islander , 27.66% (26,824) from some other races and 14.92% (14,463) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.46% (42,947) of

1218-589: The Heavenly Bed mattresses featured in Westin properties, and manufactured by Simmons Bedding Company , to the general public. In 2005, Westin partnered with Nordstrom , which carried the mattresses and bedding in its stores. In 2011, Westin began selling the Heavenly mattresses and bedding at Pottery Barn stores. Yakima Yakima ( / ˈ j æ k ɪ m ɑː / or / ˈ j æ k ɪ m ə / )

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1276-570: The Lewis and Clark Expedition came to the area and encountered abundant wildlife and rich soil, prompting the settlement of homesteaders. A Catholic Mission was established in Ahtanum , southwest of present-day Yakima, in 1847. The arrival of settlers and their conflicts with the natives resulted in the Yakima War . The U.S. Army established Fort Simcoe in 1856 near present-day White Swan as

1334-561: The Tri-Cities , with onward connections to Seattle and Oregon . U.S. Route 12 crosses northern Yakima, joining I-82 and U.S. Route 97 along the east side of the city. State Route 24 terminates in Yakima and is the primary means of reaching Moxee City and agricultural areas to the east. State Route 821 terminates in northern Yakima and traverses the Yakima River canyon, providing an alternate route to Ellensburg that bypasses

1392-591: The Washington House of Representatives by Republicans Chris Corry and Gina Mosbrucker in District 14, and Republicans Bruce Chandler and Bryan Sandlin in District 15. At the national level, Yakima is part of Washington's US Congressional 4th District, currently represented by Republican Dan Newhouse . The city of Yakima has three K–12 public school districts, several private schools, and three post-secondary schools. There are four high schools in

1450-626: The Yakima School District : Outside the city: Yakima Valley College (YVC) is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of Washington. Founded in 1928, YVC is a public, four-year institution of higher education, and part of one of the most comprehensive community college systems in the nation. It offers programs in adult basic education, English as a Second Language, lower-division arts and sciences, professional and technical education, transfer degrees to in-state universities, and community services. Perry Technical Institute

1508-547: The Yakima SunDome in State Fair Park. The film The Hanging Tree (1959) was shot entirely in and around Yakima. Yakima is one of the ten first class cities , those with a population over 10,000 at the time of reorganization and operating under a home rule charter. The Yakima City Council operates under the council–manager form of government. The city council has seven members, elected by district and

1566-453: The 20th century was fueled primarily by agriculture. The Yakima Valley produces many fruit crops, including apples , peaches , pears , cherries , and melons . Many vegetables are also produced, including peppers , corn and beans . Most of the nation's hops , a key ingredient in the production of beer , are also grown in the Yakima Valley. Many of the city's residents have come to the valley out of economic necessity and to participate in

1624-508: The 42.5-acre (172,000 m ) campus is home to the first medical school approved in the Pacific Northwest in over 60 years, and trains physicians with an osteopathic emphasis. The school's mission is to train primary-care physicians committed to serving rural and underserved communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. It is housed in a state-of-the-art 45,000 sq ft (4,200 m ) facility. The Yakima Herald-Republic

1682-688: The City of Yakima received the All-America City Award , given by the National Civic League . Ten U.S. cities receive this award per year. The city council was elected at-large until a 2012 lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union was ruled in the favor of Latino constituents on the grounds of racial discrimination. The council's four district-based and three at-large seat arrangement

1740-710: The Lower Valley. The Yakima River runs through the city from its source at Lake Keechelus in the Cascade Range to the Columbia River at Richland . It is the primary irrigation source for the Yakima Valley and also used for both fishing and recreation. The Naches River , a tributary of the Yakima River, forms the northern border of the city. The Yakima Greenway is a 20-mile (32 km) system of parks, paved pathways, and nature reserves along

1798-901: The Puget Sound area, to join them, and together they established Western Hotels . The chain consisted of 17 properties – 16 in Washington and one in Boise, Idaho . Western Hotels expanded to Vancouver , British Columbia and Portland , Oregon in 1931, to Alaska in 1939, and then to California in 1941, assuming management of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel the day after Pearl Harbor was bombed. Western added properties in Utah in 1949 and Montana in 1950. Western Hotels executive Edward Carlson convinced Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron to open his first franchised Trader Vic's location in

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1856-646: The U.S., the other being at the King of Prussia mall near Philadelphia On October 18, 2024, the first UNIQLO in DFW opened at the center. In 2022 Nordstrom shrunk only using two floors. Westin Hotels %26 Resorts Westin Hotels & Resorts is an American upscale hotel chain owned by Marriott International . As of June 30, 2020 , the Westin Brand has 226 properties with 82,608 rooms in multiple countries in addition to 58 hotels with 15,741 rooms in

1914-551: The West-side's Allied Arts Center, present numerous musical and stage productions. Larson Gallery housed at Yakima Valley College present six diverse art exhibitions each year. The city is home to the Yakima Symphony Orchestra. The Yakima Area Arboretum is a botanical garden featuring species of both native and adapted non-native plants. Popular music tours, trade shows, and other large events are hosted at

1972-784: The Yakima Valley. The Yakima Training Center , between Yakima and Ellensburg, is a United States Army training center. It is used primarily for maneuver training and land warrior system testing, and has a live-fire area. Artillery units from the Canadian Armed Forces based in British Columbia, as well as the Japan Ground Self Defense Force , conduct annual training in Yakima. Japanese soldiers train there because it allows for large-scale live-fire maneuvers not available in Japan. Similarly, it

2030-421: The Yakima and Naches rivers. The community project was formed in 1983 with work to reclaim a former city landfill into a park, which opened in 1990 as Sarg Hubbard Park. Several small lakes flank the northern edge of the city, including Myron Lake, Lake Aspen, Bergland Lake (private) and Rotary Lake (also known as Freeway Lake). These lakes are popular with fishermen and swimmers during the summer. Yakima has

2088-776: The chain in 1960 and is credited with bringing the Century 21 Exposition to Seattle in 1962. Carlson's own napkin sketch of a tower with a revolving restaurant on top, inspired by his visit to the Stuttgart TV Tower , was the origin of the Space Needle. The chain managed the restaurant atop the Space Needle from its opening until 1982. Western Hotels also managed a floating hotel aboard the ocean liner QSMV  Dominion Monarch , docked in Seattle harbor during

2146-475: The chain's Benjamin Franklin Hotel in Seattle in 1949. Originally a small bar named The Outrigger , it was expanded into a full restaurant in 1954 and renamed Trader Vic's in 1960. Due to the restaurant's success, Bergeron worked with Western Hotels to open Trader Vic's locations in a number of its hotels. In 1955, Western Hotels assumed management of the landmark Olympic Hotel in Seattle. It became

2204-699: The chain's new flagship, and the headquarters and executive offices were moved from the New Washington Hotel to a newly-decorated suite of offices on the 12th floor of the Olympic, in celebration of the chain's 25th anniversary. Western Hotels expanded to Hawaii in 1956, assuming management of the Hawaiian Village Hotel , built by Henry J. Kaiser . Early management developed each property individually. After more than two decades of rapid growth, many of its properties were merged into

2262-496: The city has a total area of 28.32 square miles (73.35 km ), of which 27.86 square miles (72.16 km ) is land and 0.46 square miles (1.19 km ), or 1.84% is water. Yakima is 1,095 feet above mean sea level. The city of Yakima is located in the Upper Valley of Yakima County. The county is geographically divided by Ahtanum Ridge and Rattlesnake Ridge into two regions: the Upper (northern) and Lower (southern) valleys. Yakima

2320-507: The entire downtown core, and includes new pedestrian-friendly lighting, water fountains, planters, banner poles, new trees and hanging baskets, and paver-inlaid sidewalks. Events held downtown include Yakima Downtown New Year's Eve, a Cinco de Mayo celebration, Yakima Live music festival, Yakima Summer Kickoff Party, Fresh Hop Ale Fest, a weekly Farmers' Market, and the Hot Shots 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. Over ninety wineries are in

2378-634: The fair. The company was renamed Western International Hotels in January 1963, to reflect its growth outside the US. In the mid-1960s, the company became publicly-held, trading its shares on the American Stock Exchange . From November 1, 1965, to 1970, Western International had an agreement with Hotel Corporation of America (today known as Sonesta), under which all 72 hotels of the two chains were jointly marketed as HCA and Western Hotels . From 1968 to 1973, Western International had

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2436-553: The first level, Gap on the second level, and Old Navy on the third level. In October of 2000, the General Cinema theater closed. In 2002, Hines Interests sold the mall to UBS Realty Investors LLC of Hartford, Connecticut , for $ 300 million. By 2003, a major renovation began and the mall's name was changed to "Galleria Dallas." In April 2005, UBS Realty Investors LLC acquired the Westin Galleria Hotel, which

2494-595: The high does not surpass freezing, and 1.6 mornings where the low is 0 °F (−18 °C) or lower. Springtime warming is very gradual, with the average last freeze of the season May 13. Summer days are hot, but the diurnal temperature variation is large, averaging 34.9 °F (19.4 °C) in July, sometimes reaching as high as 50 °F (27.8 °C) during that season; there are 40.2 afternoons of maxima reaching 90 °F (32 °C) or greater annually and 5.7 afternoons of 100 °F (38 °C) maxima. Autumn cooling

2552-437: The mall underwent a 75,000 square feet (7,000 m) expansion. In March 1996, Nordstrom opened as the anchor tenant of its new wing. In 1997, Marshall Field's sold all of its Texas locations, including the location at the mall. Saks Fifth Avenue purchased, renovated, and relocated its store to a new space in 1999, while the original location at the mall was later converted into a Gap Inc. megastore housing Banana Republic on

2610-594: The mall was expanded and a Macy's location was opened. On September 7, 1985, the mall was the location of WFAA-TV Channel 8's Sump'n Else bandstand program's 20th Anniversary live reunion special hosted by Ron Chapman and Ralph Baker Jr. with special appearances by "The Little Group" dancers and Kenny and the Kasuals, and was also simulcast live on KVIL . In 1991, Gump's announced it would close both of its Galleria locations in Houston and Dallas. In November 1995,

2668-466: The mayor is elected by the council members. Yakima's city manager serves under the direction of the City Council, and administers and coordinates the delivery of municipal services. The city of Yakima is a full-service city, providing police, fire, water and wastewater treatment, parks, public works, planning, street maintenance, code enforcement, airport and transit to residents. In 1994 and 2015,

2726-399: The picking, processing, marketing and support services for the agricultural economy. According to the City's 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the largest employers in the city are: Downtown Yakima, long the retail hub of the region, has undergone many changes since the late 1990s. Three major department stores, and an entire shopping mall that is now closed, have been replaced by

2784-549: The pipeline. In 1930, Severt W. Thurston and Frank Dupar of Seattle , Washington met unexpectedly during breakfast at the coffee shop of the Commercial Hotel in Yakima , Washington. The competing hotel owners decided to form a management company to handle all their properties, and help deal with the crippling effects of the ongoing Great Depression . The men invited Peter and Adolph Schmidt, who operated five hotels in

2842-401: The population. Of the 35,752 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 31.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 29.1% consisted of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.7 and the average family size was 3.4. 27.3% of the population

2900-448: The population. 19.1% of the population had a bachelor's degree or higher. There were 33,074 households, of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% had someone living alone who

2958-493: The time the sale closed in May 1995, the buyers had negotiated the price down to $ 537 million. In 1998, Starwood assumed full ownership of the company. In 2016, Marriott International acquired Starwood , becoming the world's largest hotel company. Westin was the first hotel chain to introduce guest credit cards (in 1946), 24-hour room service (1969), and personal voice mail in each room (1991). In 1999, Westin began selling

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3016-484: The trolleys and a museum for the City of Yakima. The City of Yakima expanded the Convention Center in 2020. Cultural activities and events take place throughout the year. The Yakima Valley Museum houses exhibits related to the region's natural and cultural history, a restored soda fountain, and periodic special exhibitions. Downtown Yakima's historic Capitol Theatre and Seasons Performance Hall, as well as

3074-553: The words Western International). The chain's flagship Washington Plaza Hotel in Seattle was the first property to be rebranded, becoming The Westin Hotel on September 1, 1981. That same year, Westin opened a new corporate headquarters directly across the street in the Westin Building , which shared a parking garage with the hotel. In 1987, UAL chairman Richard Ferris announced a plan to reorganize UAL as Allegis Corporation,

3132-433: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.3. People under the age of 18 accounted for 28.3% of the population, while 13.1% were 65 years or older. The median age was 33.9 years, and 50.7% of the population was female. The median household income was $ 39,706. The per capita income was $ 20,771. 21.3% of the population were below the poverty line . Yakima's growth in

3190-528: Was also removed in favor of seven districts—of which two have a Latino majority. The city manager position has been vacant since January 2024, when the new city council removed incumbent Bob Harrison. Several attempts were made in the early 2020s to move Yakima to a mayor–council form of government. The citizens of Yakima are represented in the Washington Senate by Republicans Curtis King in District 14, and Nikki Torres in District 15, and in

3248-481: Was changed to Yakima in 1918. Union Gap was the new name given to the original site of Yakima. On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens caused a large amount of volcanic ash to fall on the Yakima area. Visibility was reduced to near-zero conditions that afternoon, and the ash overloaded the city's wastewater treatment plant. According to the United States Census Bureau ,

3306-469: Was soon renovated and replaced in 2014 by Belk . In April 2018, the AC Hotel and Residence Inn Dallas opened near the mall. In May 2018, Trademark Property Co. was hired to manage, lease, and replan the mall. On January 23, 2020, it was announced that Belk would shutter on March 21, 2020. The previous Belk outpost is slated to become one of the first two Netflix House experiential retail locations in

3364-400: Was under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 96.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males. The 2018–2022 five-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 55,734 (with

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