Bonney Lake was established as a town in 1946, on a 1,000 acre parcel purchased by Kenneth and Bertha Simmons. Until 1946, there was no electricity or water available. The Simmons family was the driving force for development and incorporation.
Incorporation was finally accomplished in 1949, when the city population reached 327. By 1950, the new town had streets, a water system, electric and telephone lines, refuse disposal, a blood bank and a community club sponsored booth at the Puyallup Fair. By 1957, there were 12 businesses in Bonney Lake, with several new shopping developments underway.
Today, Bonney Lake is a thriving community with a population of over 12,950 and approximately 800 licensed businesses.
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