Early 20th century Scotsman John McMasters and his wife Annie arrived in Puget Sound in May 1889 from Kenmore, Ontario, intending to establish themselves in the shingle-making trade. McMasters and his business partner, Chris Kruse, leased land from Squire and opened a shingle mill on the northeastern shore of Lake Washington on January 1, 1901. Establishing a company town alongside the mill for his employees, McMasters named it after his earlier hometown in Canada, which in turn was named after the village in Scotland, registering the name with the state on January 10. By 1903, Kenmore had established a school system and post office, with McMasters named the first postmaster for the latter.
Early 20th century Scotsman John McMasters and his wife Annie arrived in Puget Sound in May 1889 from Kenmore Ontario intending to establish themselves in the shingle-making trade McMasters and his business partner Chris Kruse leased land from Squire and opened a shingle mill on the northeastern shore of Lake Washington on January 1 1901 Establishing a company town alongside the mill for his employees McMasters named it after his earlier hometown in Canada which in turn was named after the village in Scotland registering the name with the state on January 10 By 1903 Kenmore had established a school system and post office with McMasters named the first postmaster for the latter