Sunnyside, Washington

Several tribes in the region were relocated onto the Yakama Indian Reservation following the 1855 signing of a treaty with the federal government.

However, the Yakima War lingered until 1858, with Chief Kamiakin fighting on until the Battle of Four Lakes in 1858.

Under the leadership of mayor William Bright "Billy" Cloud (1870–1959), Sunnyside initiated a project to pave its dirt streets on June 5, 1917.

The modern settlement of Sunnyside was founded by Walter Granger in 1893.

By the end of 1901, the population had doubled, finally exceeding 300 people.

On September 16, 1902, residents voted 42–1 to incorporate as the town of Sunnyside.

The original public library, a Carnegie Library, was built in 1911.

Lloyd Miller in 1926.

Erected in 1927, it is a two-story structure with an adjacent gymnasium attached to the east wing of the building.

In 1928, female teachers were not allowed to marry.

In 1948, Sunnyside became the first city in the state to adopt a council–manager system of government.

It was replaced in 1964 with the current library building.

Sunnyside was named an All-America City in 1979.

== Attractions and events == === Lighted Farm Implement Parade === First held in 1989, the 'Lighted Farm Implement Parade has been called "the NW's premier lighted parade".

=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, there were 13,905 people, 3,827 households, and 3,000 families residing in the city.

The 2006 edition of the event had more than 70 parade entrants.

=== 2010 census === As of the 2010 census, there were 15,858 people, 4,332 households, and 3,428 families residing in the city.

The Dairy Fair Store was shut down in 2012.

Sunnyside High School was named a School of Distinction in 2015 and 2016.

The site contained "1 bank, 11 stores, 3 hotels, 1 newspaper [the Sunnyside Sun, still publishing in 2020], 2 blacksmith shops, 2 livery barns, 3 churches, and a large and growi...