Entry No. 62 — the Seattle file — filed under: ruins

Dairy Barn Ruins

Located within Luther Burbank Park, these concrete ruins are the remaining foundation of a dairy barn and milk operation. The facility was run by the Luther Burbank School (originally the Boys Parental School), which operated from 1905 to 1965 as a residential school for youth. Today, the low concrete walls stand as a historic, moss-covered labyrinth that visitors can easily explore along the park's paved trails.

The move: Take a scenic stroll along the Lake Washington waterfront on the Luther Burbank Park Loop, stopping to read the historical marker and photograph the mossy concrete foundations.

📍 Before you go The ruins are located inside Luther Burbank Park, a public municipal park, and are legally accessible via the park's trail system (though the provided address is a nearby private residence).

• 📍 Mercer Island
• 💸 Free
• ⚡ Low-key
• 🌗 Outdoors

Where: 1950 82nd Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040, USA

Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current access before you go.

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Further reading: mercerislandhistory.org · mi-reporter.com

last checked: 2026-07-20