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52-489: The Senator George Sellar Bridge at Wenatchee, Washington was built in 1950 as the "Columbia River Bridge" to carry U.S. Route 2 across the Columbia River . The steel suspended tied- arch bridge has a main span of 480 feet (150 m) with 224-foot (68 m) anchor arms. The suspended portion of roadway comprises 352 feet (107 m) and is 54 feet (16 m) wide, carrying five lanes (originally four) with

104-400: A bridge in the U.S. state of Washington is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Wenatchee, Washington Wenatchee ( / w ɛ ˈ n æ tʃ iː / weh- NATCH -ee ) is the county seat and most populous city of Chelan County , Washington , United States. The population within the city limits in 2010 was 31,925, and has increased to 35,508 as of 2020. Located in

156-469: A house rented by six IWW men and arrested twenty-five migrant workers found carrying IWW literature. Again, the men were all quickly released. In 1922, a Ku Klux Klan chapter of nearly 100 men demanded that black residents leave on threat of violence. By 1923 they hosted meetings of up to 400 members and burned a large cross above Fancher airfield in East Wenatchee. The Wenatchee chapter hosted

208-791: A large wildfire spreading over 31 miles (50 km) south of Wenatchee occurred, affecting over 40 nearby homes. The Riverfront Park Ice Arena closed its doors in July 2008, and Awaken Church was later opened at the site. The Wenatchee Valley also boasts one of only two aluminum smelters remaining in the Northwestern United States , at the Alcoa plant in Malaga. The plant announced in November 2015 that it would be shutting down operations on January 5, 2016. Other growing areas of

260-675: A median divider strip at a height of 180 feet (55 m) above mean water level. The new bridge was recognized by the American Institute of Steel Construction as the most beautiful bridge of 1950 for spans over 400 feet (120 m) in length. The bridge's engineer was R. W. Finke. The contractor was the General Construction Company of Seattle, using steel fabricated by the American Bridge Company . The bridge rests on two concrete piers in

312-578: Is 1,333 square miles (3,450 km ) in area. Historically the dividing line between Okanogan County and Kittitas County , the river has been in the center of Chelan County since the county's formation around 1899. Water from the Wenatchee River and its tributaries has been diverted for irrigation since 1891, mainly for orchards. There are two small dams on the Wenatchee River, the Tumwater Canyon Dam, which sits just west of

364-515: Is a quarter-mile-long banked asphalt oval used for local racing. In the fall of 2008, the Town Toyota Center was completed, and hosts some professional and junior professional sporting events, in addition to touring events and expositions, and the 2010 NAHL Pepsi Robertson Cup. The Wenatchee Valley and the surrounding areas provide an abundance of sports and recreational activities for any season. There are several facilities including

416-655: Is home to Mariachi Huenachi , a much-celebrated mariachi program in the Wenatchee School District which performed at the US Capitol for National Hispanic Heritage Month in 2017. The group was featured in a 2018 TVW documentary. The Town Toyota Center has featured high school mariachi ensembles from across the region. Mariachi Sol De Mexico gives clinics to high school musicians and gives an evening concert sometimes featuring famous musical artists. The Wenatchee Valley Super Oval in East Wenatchee

468-498: Is land and 0.27 square miles (0.70 km ) is water. Wenatchee experiences a semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSk ) with cold winters and hot, dry summers. The 2020 U.S. census counted 35,508 people, 13,793 households, and 8,445 families in Wenatchee. The population density was 3,357.4 per square mile (1,296.3/km ). There were 14,594 housing units at an average density of 1,379.9 per square mile (532.8/km ). The racial makeup

520-495: Is provided by three law enforcement agencies (Wenatchee Police Department, Chelan County Sheriff's Office, and the Washington State Patrol ), one fire department (Chelan County Fire District No. 1), and two private ambulance companies (Ballard Ambulance and Lifeline Ambulance). East Wenatchee Police and Douglas County Fire District No. 2 (East Wenatchee) also assist with police and fire protection services within

572-723: The Richard Odabashian Bridge for Route 2 farther north. An additional lane was added in 2009–2010. The bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 24, 1995. [REDACTED] Media related to Senator George Stellar Bridge at Wikimedia Commons This article about a property in Washington on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about

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624-513: The Richard Odabashian Bridge . It passes through Wenatchee Confluence State Park . Much of the hillside areas surrounding the city of Wenatchee have been purchased by or have their rights held by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust which protects them as a natural resource and as a site for hiking in the foothills. Wenatchee has a non-partisan mayor–council form of government, with five council members elected in districts and

676-547: The Yakima War in 1856, US Army Colonel Wright intervened on a possible alliance between Yakama and Wenatchi tribes by removing the Wenatchi to Kittitas. The resulting march was estimated to include 1,000 horses and extend five miles long. A contingent stayed behind to fish at Wenatchapam Fishery in preparation for winter. In 1863, Father Respari, a Catholic priest, began his missionary work with local Native Americans. He

728-508: The "Wenatchee Valley Area" generally refers to the land between Rocky Reach and Rock Island Dam on both banks of the Columbia, which includes East Wenatchee, Rock Island , and Malaga , as well as the surrounding towns of Monitor and Cashmere to the west of Wenatchee. The city was named for the nearby Wenatchi Native American people. The name is a Sahaptin word that means "river which comes [or whose source is] from canyons" or "robe of

780-416: The 13,793 households, 30.7% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 30.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 31.7% of households consisted of individuals and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.2. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher

832-553: The 1926 state Klan convention and marched in the Apple Blossom Parade . In the wave of anti-Filipino sentiment , Filipino immigrant workers were targeted by violence and deportation through the late 1920s. On October 5, 1931, Clyde Pangborn and his copilot Hugh Herndon landed their airplane , named the Miss Veedol , in the hills of East Wenatchee , and thus became the first aviators to fly nonstop across

884-488: The Columbia. Whitewater rafting and inner-tubing is frequent on the Wenatchee River. In the winter, the mountains near Wenatchee provide great snowmobiling, sledding at Squilchuck State Park , as well as skiing and snowboarding at Mission Ridge (30 minutes drive) and Stevens Pass (1 hour and a half drive). Nordic skiing is available at the Stevens Pass Nordic Center, Leavenworth (25 minute drive), and

936-691: The Methow Valley (1 hour and 45 minute drive). The city also offers a large system of parks and paved trails known as the Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail . The 10-mile (16 km) loop along both banks of the Columbia River is used by cyclists, walkers, joggers, and skaters. A project to extend the eastern segment of the trail 5 miles (8.0 km) north to Lincoln Rock State Park was completed on July 9, 2015. An additional 3.2-mile (5.1 km) extension on

988-611: The Pacific Ocean. The 41-hour flight from Sabishiro Beach , Misawa , Aomori Prefecture , Japan , won them the Harmon Trophy for the greatest achievement in flight of 1931. Miss Veedol ' s propeller is on display at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center . In 1936, with the completion of Rock Island Dam , Wenatchee was protected from the summer flooding of the Columbia River , and

1040-844: The United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture , later called the Section of Fine Arts , of the Treasury Department . The WPA was the largest and most ambitious American New Deal agency , employing individuals to carry out public works projects. Wenatchee is home to many performing arts groups including the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Wenatchee Big Band, Columbia Chorale, Wenatchee Valley Appleaires and The Apollo Club. Music Theater of Wenatchee, Stage Kids, and several other theatre companies offer stage productions year-round. Wenatchee also

1092-629: The WRAC tennis club, an Olympic size swimming pool, an ice arena, several 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses, a 9-hole disc golf course, and countless baseball diamonds and soccer fields as well as two skateboard parks. As of 2023, Pickleball is also becoming extremely popular with multiple parks providing outside play in the Valley as well as indoor play. There are many places to hike, fish and hunt for both birds and larger game. Boating and water recreation are also quite common. Many kayak, windsurf and water-ski on

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1144-627: The Wenatchee Valley was significant to the development of this region. The railroad not only provided passenger travel to and from Wenatchee, but it provided for freight service for shipments of wheat, apples, and other products to out-of-state markets. By the early 20th century, the Wenatchee Commercial Club, now the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce , was advertising the region as the "Home of

1196-741: The World's Best Apples." The tree fruit industry provided the economic backbone for the region for a century and still is an important source of revenue. On May 22, 1910, the Wenatchee free speech fight occurred when members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) were arrested for speaking in the street in front of the local hall of the Socialist Party of America . The town had freed imprisoned IWW members by June; however, tensions resumed in September 1911 when police raided

1248-661: The ability to take selected classes online at the Wenatchee Internet Academy. These classes employ use of Moodle and Blackboard software packages for managing the distance-learning program. All classes are designed by educators at Wenatchee High School and operated by local instructors within the Wenatchee School District. Wenatchee River Tributaries include the Chiwawa River , Nason Creek , Peshastin Creek , and Icicle Creek . Its drainage basin

1300-404: The average family size was 3.17. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males. The median income for a household in

1352-895: The city through mutual aid agreements. On September 30, 2022, The Chelan County Fire District #1 and the Douglas County Fire District #2 joined together to form one agency known as the Wenatchee Valley Fire Department with Regional Fire Authority in the Wenatchee Valley. Public K-12 education in Wenatchee is provided by the Wenatchee School District , which also serves the communities of Malaga, Olds Station, South Wenatchee, Sunnyslope, and Wenatchee Heights. The city has seven elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school ( Wenatchee High School ). The Wenatchee School District voted to close Columbia Elementary at

1404-506: The city was $ 34,897, and the median income for a family was $ 45,982. Males had a median income of $ 35,245 versus $ 26,062 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 19,498. About 10.6% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 19.7% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. The Wenatchee post office contains an oil on canvas mural, The Saga of Wenatchee , painted in 1940 by Peggy Strong . Murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in

1456-435: The city. The population density was 4,108.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,586.4/km ). There were 13,175 housing units at an average density of 1,695.6 per square mile (654.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 76.7% White , 0.4% African American , 1.2% Native American , 1.1% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 17.3% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 29.4% of

1508-429: The city. The population density was 4,049.6 people per square mile (1,563.3/km ). There were 11,486 housing units at an average density of 1,669.8 per square mile (644.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 80.93% White , 0.39% African American , 1.13% Native American , 0.95% Asian , 0.13% Pacific Islander , 13.99% from other races , and 2.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.52% of

1560-643: The community of Leavenworth, and the Dryden dam, a low-head dam situated just outside the town of Dryden. The Tumwater Canyon dam originally provided power to the original 2-mile (3.2 km)-long railroad tunnel used near Stevens Pass to get trains across the Cascade Mountains, it was later (starting in 1928) used to power the railroad's electrification from Wenatchee to Skykomish . Toxic chemicals banned decades ago in Washington continue to linger in

1612-490: The early 1990s Wenatchee had a reputation as the "happy pill town" and "Happy Valley", with psychologist James Goodwin, "the Pied Piper of Prozac". According to CNN 's Money Magazine , Wenatchee had the second fastest forecast real estate value growth in the country for June 2006–June 2007. In November 2018, USA Today listed Wenatchee as experiencing the 22nd highest employment growth in the country. On July 29, 2013,

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1664-520: The east side runs south to Kirby Billingsley Hydro Park. A short extension slated for completion in Fall 2017 is planned from the west end of the Odabashian bridge to the corner of Easy Street and the highway. In the winter, cross-country skiers and snowshoers also use the trail. The trail connects in the south at the historic Columbia River Bridge , also known as the pipeline bridge, and in the north at

1716-492: The end of the 2024 School year reducing the number of elementary schools to six. The School District also maintains Westside High School, an alternative high school, and the Valley Academy of Learning, which is an alternative education program where parents play the active role in education of their children. In 2006, the Wenatchee School District began offering students of Wenatchee High School and Westside High School

1768-561: The first of 14 hydroelectric projects on the Columbia began generating electric power . The reservoirs thus generated also made it possible to irrigate hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland in the Columbia Basin. In 2019, the Wenatchee Valley was named by Forbes magazine as one of the top 25 places to retire. In 1975, Stemilt Growers moved its headquarters from nearby Stemilt Hill to Olds Station, Wenatchee. The company grows, packs and ships tree fruit. It went on to become

1820-622: The large amount of agriculture in Wenatchee and the surrounding areas. The city of Wenatchee is bordered by the Wenatchee River on the north, the Columbia River to the east, and the Wenatchee Mountains to the south and west. These ridges and peaks form a wall around the western and southern sides of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 8.04 square miles (20.82 km ), of which 7.77 square miles (20.12 km )

1872-598: The largest fresh market sweet cherry shipper in the world. Every year from the last week of April to the end of the first week of May, Wenatchee hosts the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival , which probably brings in the largest number of people Wenatchee sees annually, with the exception of migrant workers travelling for harvest. It features two relatively large parades: the Apple Blossom Youth Parade on

1924-488: The last Ice Age spent time in the Wenatchee area. The Columbia River and nearby mountains and sagebrush steppes provided an ample supply of food. Clovis points are on display at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center and research findings are available through the Wenatchee World . Several indigenous villages existed in the area prior to and during Anglo American exploration. The village Nikwikwi'estku

1976-591: The last Saturday in April and the Apple Blossom Grand Parade on the first Saturday in May, a food fair representing cuisine from around the world, and a traveling carnival . The Wenatchee child abuse prosecutions in Wenatchee, Washington, also known as the "Wenatchee Witch Hunt", that occurred in 1994 and 1995, are examples of the hysteria over child molestation in the 1980s and early 1990s. In

2028-462: The mayor and two council positions elected at-large. The terms are staggered four-year terms elected in November of odd years. The current mayor of Wenatchee is Mike Poirier, who was first elected in 2023. The city lies within the 8th congressional district , which includes all of Chelan County and crosses the Cascades to the rural areas of King , Pierce , and Snohomish counties. The district

2080-710: The north-central part of the state, at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range , Wenatchee lies on the western side of the Columbia River, across from the city of East Wenatchee . The Columbia River forms the boundary between Chelan and Douglas County . Wenatchee is the principal city of the Wenatchee–East Wenatchee, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area , which encompasses all of Chelan and Douglas counties (total population around 110,884). However,

2132-408: The population. There were 10,741 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and

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2184-443: The population. There were 12,379 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.6% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2236-674: The rainbow". Awenatchela means "people at the source [of a river]". The city of Wenatchee shares its name with the Wenatchee River , Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee National Forest . Wenatchee is referred to as the "Apple Capital of the World" due to the valley's many orchards. The city is also sometimes referred to as the "Buckle of the Power Belt of the Great Northwest" which is a metaphor for

2288-550: The regional economy are tourism and information technology. Wenatchee Pride began organizing LGBT Pride festivals 2017. The 2023 festival was held at Memorial Park with an estimated 4,000 attendance. Wenatchee is located at the confluence of the Wenatchee and Columbia rivers in the Columbia Basin , just east of the foothills of the Cascade Range . Irrigation from the Columbia River and its tributaries allows for

2340-418: The river, with the central arch between them, and cantilever spans extending to concrete abutments high on the riverbanks. The bridge was renamed in 2000 after George L. Sellar, a Washington state senator who died that year. Since then, the name " Columbia River Bridge " refers to the older bridge (built in 1908) nearby. Senator George Sellar Bridge carries Washington State Route 285 since the construction of

2392-465: The series of hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River. Rock Island Dam is located nearest to the middle of this "belt", and so was labeled the "Buckle". This saying is printed at the top of every issue of Wenatchee's newspaper, The Wenatchee World , but is no longer in common use elsewhere. Archeological digs in nearby East Wenatchee have uncovered Clovis stone and bone tools dating back more than 11,000 years, indicating that people migrating during

2444-435: Was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.19. The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 26.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female. As of the 2000 census , there were 27,856 people, 10,741 households, and 6,884 families residing in

2496-415: Was 65.87% (23,390) white or European American (60.69% non-Hispanic white ), 0.51% (182) black or African-American , 1.4% (497) Native American or Alaska Native , 1.31% (465) Asian , 0.18% (64) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian , 18.87% (6,701) from other races , and 11.85% (4,209) from two or more races . Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 32.59% (11,571) of the population. Of

2548-419: Was a fishing and gathering camp located in present-day downtown Wenatchee. In 1811, North West Company surveyor David Thompson encountered a group of Native American horsemen at Wenatchee and was invited into a village with huts, the largest measuring 209 feet long. Fur traders document friendly relations through the mid 19th century, even during the smallpox epidemic of 1817 and food shortages in 1841. During

2600-536: Was enlarged to include Chelan County during the 2012 redistricting; Wenatchee was previously part of the 4th congressional district . The city is also within the 7th legislative district , which has two state representatives and one state senator. Wenatchee was part of the 12th legislative district with the rest of Chelan County until it was redrawn in 2024 to comply with a U.S. District Court order for districts in Yakima County . Public safety in Wenatchee

2652-452: Was estimated to be 16.7% of the population. 23.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 108.0 males. As of the 2010 census , there were 31,925 people, 12,379 households, and 7,721 families residing in

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2704-584: Was followed some 20 years later by Father De Grassi, who built a log cabin on the Wenatchee River near the present town of Cashmere . Throughout the 19th century, other white settlers came to homestead the land. Wenatchee was platted in September 1888 and officially incorporated as a city on January 7, 1893. Frank and Belle Reeves founded The Wenatchee Advance , the city's first newspaper, in 1891. The 1900 U.S. Census counted 451 residents. The Great Northern Railway completed its railroad line between St. Paul, Minnesota , and Seattle in 1893. Its route through

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