Leavenworth, WA was officially incorporated on Sept. 5, 1906. After the railroad had been completed, the Lamb brothers arrived in 1903 to build the second largest sawmill in Washington State. Until the 1920's Leavenworth was the headquarters for the Great Northern Railroad. It had been a railroad and sawmill town for over 40 years. In late 1962 citizens consulted with University of Washington consultants and the community did a self-study to try and determine a way to revitalize their area. The Bavarian Alpine theme was adopted. The Project LIFE (Leavenworth Improvement for Everyone) Committee was formed to transform the city into a mock Bavarian village to revitalize the economy. Heinz Ulbrecht was the architect who designed most of the renovations and new buildings that were built in Leavenworth. All of the transformation was a result of individual efforts and private financial investment. Within 4 years, the majority of the transformation had been accomplished. In March 1968 Leavenworth was named an "All American City" by the National Municipal League and LOOK magazine. The Bavarian theme has continued to be an economic engine for Leavenworth, WA.
From the description of Washington State Library's collection of Heinz Ulbrecht designs, 197-?. (Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State). WorldCat record id: 434880300
