Thorndyke – Thorndyke was named after George and Bessie Thorndike, who settled in the area in 1905.  This area is in the heart of everything; the new light rail system just opened here and is ready to take you into Seattle or maybe a quick drive to the new Westfield Mall for some shopping. A elementary school (Thorndyke Elementary) was built in 2000 and city hall is just down the street.