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1940, it was described as "Fife...at a valley crossroads in the midst
of a thickly settled berry growing and truck-gardening district is represented
by a string of markets, taverns, shops, and a large, balloon-roofed dance
hall along the highway." The 1940 population was 135. (Washington
- A guide to the Evergreen State, WPA American Guide Series, Washington
State Historical Society, 1941). Fife was officially incorporated on February
11, 1957. It is a small city located east of Tacoma and consists primarily of businesses such as car dealerships and other highwayside businesses. Fife Heights, located on a hill beyond the incorporated bounds of the city, is a primarily residential area. During the 1990s, Fife was a known speed trap1. Due to the increased traffic volume traveling from Puyallup and Tacoma, Fife felt the need to establish itself as autonomous community, not just as an intermediate area between Interstate 5 (I-5) and Hwy 167. |
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