In late April 2025, the Snoqualmie Landmarks Commission, part of the King County Historic Preservation Program, voted unanimously to designate the home of two former Snoqualmie mayors a local landmark.
The English-Peterson home – nicknamed ‘the mayors’ house’ - on Maple Ave in historic downtown Snoqualmie is the current residence of Carol Peterson, who purchased the home with her late husband, Charles Peterson, longtime Snoqualmie City councilmember and two-term Snoqualmie mayor. Both Carol and Charles served the Snoqualmie Valley community for decades.
The home, one of the largest single-family residences in the area, was built in 1926 by Joe and Amy English, who operated the English Drug Store in downtown Snoqualmie for more than 30 years. Amy spent nearly two decades as a local elected official and was the first woman to serve as Snoqualmie’s mayor. The home was purchased by the Petersons in 1975.
The English-Peterson home was designed in the Tudor and Colonial Revival styles, which were popular in the early 20th century. The house is characterized by its tall, steeply pitched gables, voluminous cross-gable massing, and wood-shingle cladding. It stands on two city land parcels and includes an expansive garden consisting of many native perennials and trees.
In mid-June, Carol Peterson hosted an open house to celebrate the home’s landmark designation, which was attended by many community members and elected representatives, including Mayor Katherine Ross. [Photo to left.]
“It was an honor to recognize this charming Snoqualmie home as a local landmark,” said Mayor Katherine Ross. “I think anyone who walks by this beautiful house recognizes its historic design and sees the love and care that the Petersons put into it over the years.”
Cultural resource consultant Sarah Martin partnered with property owner Carol Peterson to prepare the landmark nomination, which was supported by 4Culture. Sarah is an architectural and public historian with more than 20 years of experience in five states.