WWI Living Road of Remembrance

WWI Living Road Of Remembrance

Mike Kelly established a homestead at the current intersection of S. 156th and Des Moines Memorial Drive, in Burien, Washington. He cut a road through to the Duwamish River to gain access to the Seattle Public Market. He started a school at his homestead site that became known today as Sunnydale Elementary School. Little did Mike know that his road would be paved with red bricks and became known as Highway 14. His wife Jane lived to see the elm trees planted along Highway 14 to honor the fallen of World War I. Today, Mike’s road is known as Des Moines Memorial Drive.


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  • 2024 Memorial Day Observance
    We will hold our annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 27th at 11 AM. You are invited to gather at Sunnydale Elementary School, corner of 156th Street and Des Moines Memorial Drive, 15631 8th Ave S, Burien, 98148. The ceremony will start promptly at 11 AM. This year Kate Bysheim, former soprano soloist at… Read more: 2024 Memorial Day Observance

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Des Moines Memorial Drive
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PO Box 66482 Burien, WA  98166
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