Rainier Beach

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Rainier Beach

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Rainier Beach is located southeast of Seattle along Lake Washington and is largely residential. Development of the town began when it was connected to Seattle by the Rainier Valley Electric Railway in 1896, and during the period of growth throughout and after the Second World War the area was urbanized. The neighborhood fought to overcome high crime rates and has been somewhat successful, managing to attract many middle-class Seattle workers trying to avoid high rent.

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Rainier Beach Photo: Mike Bade