Medina

Medina has long been recognized as the home to wealthy and influential members of Seattle�s elite. Industry captains such as Clapp, Blethan, Gates, and Bezos have built estates along Medina�s waterfront. Meanwhile, a diverse group of families with a variety of backgrounds have settled the uplands, creating a close-knit community. Farmers, including many of Japanese heritage, first settled the area in the late 1800s. Upon the arrival of the car ferry service to Seattle in 1913, Medina gradually e