Marysville is found in Snohomish County, Washington, USA. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 60,020. Marysville is called "The Strawberry City" because of the several strawberry farms which used to prominently surround the city in its earlier days. Throughout the past decade, and continuing up until now, different forms of residential commercial and industrial growth have transformed this city. After Everett, Marysville ranks as the second biggest city within the county.
There are a variety of several historic sites and places in the City of Marysville. Among these comprise the Gehl House, Comeford Park, Ken Baxter Senior Center the Marysville Water Tower and Jennings Park. All of these are open to the public and do not require a fee to get into.
In the year 1921, the two 150,000 gallon Marysville water towers were constructed. Neither of these has truly held water since the 1970s. There were crimson beacons on top of the towers until the late 1940s to be able to notify police whenever they were required to respond to an emergency. Nowadays, the only surviving tower is found within Comeford Park. The other water tower used to be found on Second Ave. In the year 1987, it had been demolished along with many of Marysville's historical structures. This destruction was made for the Marysville Mall which was constructed on top of 6 square blocks which occupied majority of what was initially downtown Marysville.
Comeford Park is found within Downtown Marysville near the Ken Baxter Senior Center. The senior center formerly served as a a jail, a city hall, a police station, a fire station and a library before becoming a senior center in 1997. This park is home to the Marysville Water Tower. There is likewise a large gondola in the center of the park which was donated by Marysville's Rotary Club. Additionally, a children's playground is located in the park.
Located near downtown Marysville is one more well-known park named Jennings Park. The park is located off of the historic Armar Road. This park is home to the historic Gehl House, that is a small log cabin that has been redone in order to represent what life would have been like all through the year 1884. This park even has a children's area and a huge trail that connects a fishing pond with a different kid's area.
For much of its existence, Marysville was initially known as a agricultural area. The trades which were prominent comprised farming and lumber production although smaller companies helped contribute to a diverse economy. The diversity has played a crucial role in the city's growth for numerous years. During times such as the Great Depression and times of economic crisis, the diversity of the financial system has been a major factor in stopping Marysville from experiencing the same extent like various towns in the vicinity which had been dependent on mining and the timber trade.
The newer shopping areas comprise several Seattle Premium Outlets. These shopping areas are situated on the west side of the I-5, near Tulalip. There is one more shopping center near there comprising a WinCo grocery store as well as Ross and Kohl's.
There are still a few farms operating in a around the city, however the lumber trade is virtually non-existent in the local financial system. The once community has mainly transformed into a city over the last 2 decades with a huge service-based and large retail economy. It is closely economically intertwined with its neighbors throughout the Puget Sound area with large regional companies including Boeing and Microsoft. Close by in Everett there is a naval station together with its support facilities. It plays an increasing role in the local financial system.