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PAST TIMES VOLUME 1V, ISSUE 3
AUTUMN 2002
Happy Birthday to Us
December Program The next IHS history program will be held on Tuesday, December 10, at 7 PM at the Depot. This month collector Jean Roth will give a presentation on the significance of historic postcards, and will share some items from her collection. We will open with a brief business meeting in order to approve a bylaw amendment (see page 4). As always, meetings are open to the public and refreshments will be served. Join us!
INSIDE News Notes
2
2003 Meeting Schedule
3
Heritage Day
3
New Staff Member Joins IHS
4
Board Roster & By-law Amendment
4
Endowment
5
History Kits
6
O
n November 20, 2002, the Issaquah Historical Society celebrated its th 30 birthday. The IHS was born in a time of tumult. The late 1960s and early 1970s were a time of dramatic change in Issaquah. Many of these changes were driven by the town’s rapidly changing size. Between 1950 and 1960, Issaquah’s population nearly doubled, growing from 955 to 1,870. Between 1960 and 1970, the population grew again, rising from 1,870 to 4,313. This 130% increase is the largest in Issaquah’s history. Hallmarks of the small town began to disappear as roads, houses and shopping centers filled the landscape. New grocery stores began competing with old, familiar businesses like Tony and Johnnie’s and Fischer Meats. A new freeway, I-90, replaced Highway 10 as the main route east. Many businesses that were once on a high-traffic thoroughfare, like Boehm’s Candy, suddenly became an out-of-theway stop for travelers. In 1969 the last Labor Day celebration was held, soon to be replaced by Salmon Days. Although Salmon Days quickly became a hallmark of the town in its own right, many residents missed the small-town feel of the Labor Day celebrations. But the most distressing change was the disappearance of the town’s old buildings and sites. Between 1960 and 1972, a number of historic landmarks such as the Snoqualmie Power station, the Bush homestead, and the W.E. Gibson home all disappeared, along with
numerous others. Construction of I-90 necessitated the removal of the railroad trestle, a long-standing symbol of Issaquah’s railroad heritage In May of 1972, 22 community members met at Floyd Bush’s home to discuss the possibility of organizing an historical society. A month later, the group drafted the historical society’s original mission: “To preserve and retain what is left of the flavor, oldness, and living history of Issaquah and environs; to encourage reconstruction of the atmosphere of what was an early mining and logging town in future modern structures.” The phrase “what is left” demonstrates the group’s feeling of urgency. By late 1972, the Gilman Town Hall building belonged to the City of Issaquah and the Historical Society hosted a grand opening at the facility a year later. The society found a friend in Andy Wold, who donated the first artifacts to the society. In its first ten years, the society wrote a historical driving tour, published Squak Valley by Bessie Wilson Craine, restored the Gilman Town Hall to a more authentic appearance, and began negotiations to acquire the train Depot. In 1984 the City of Issaquah purchased the Depot, with the idea that the historical society would restore it. The Depot restoration took place over the next ten years. During this time the society also continued to accumulate artifacts and rolling stock, and to host (continued on page 5)
PAGE 2
PAST TIMES
VOLUME IV, ISSUE 3
Book Now Available
Trolley to Arrive Soon
I
ssaquah’s new trolley is on its way! The City of Aspen has decided to part with six unused trolleys and Issaquah will receive two of them. One has already been beautifully restored. In fact, it bears a striking resemblance to the trolley from Yakima that ran during 2001. This trolley will be delivered to Issaquah by the end of November; the second will not be moved until spring. Negotiations continue regarding a retired San Francisco Municipal trolley.
mages of America: Issaquah, Washington is now available at the museum gift shops. The book features nearly 200 photographs from the IHS collection, some never before published, and tells the story of Issaquah’s history from the 1860s to the present day. Readers will find photographs of early industries, community celebrations, and local figures both beloved and notorious. Reminiscences from long-time residents add depth and color, and its full index will assist researchers. This volume is the first historical overview of the town of Issaquah published since 1967. It retails for $19.99 plus tax. What a great holiday gift idea!
I
News Notes & Upcoming Events On Saturday, January 25, Cathy Fulton of Capturing Memories will lead an all-day MEMOIR-WRITING WORKSHOP in the Depot freight room. This workshop will show you how to organize ideas and make the process of recording memories fun. The workshop will last from 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM. The registration fee is $57.60 for IHS members and $64 for all others (cost includes lunch and all workshop materials). To sign up, contact Cathy at (206) 463-5652 or [email protected]. The registration deadline is January 17. On February 11, BOB FICKEN will speak about his book, Washington Territory. This presentation will be held at the Issaquah Depot at 7 PM. Copies of Ficken’s book will be available in our gift shops by January 2002. The Issaquah DEPOT WILL BE FEATURED IN A SHORT FILM titled Lost and Found, which was produced by six film students from the Seattle Film Institute. Exterior scenes were filmed at the Depot in October. Volunteers: are you wondering why we have not made arrangements to appreciate you this year? VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT has been moved from Decem-
ber to April. This change has been made because April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and because holding the event close to the holidays has impacted attendance in the past. Main Street Issaquah will host its third ART WALK AND OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, December 8. Galleries and businesses throughout the downtown area will be open from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Come see the new HOLIDAY EXHIBIT at the Gilman Town Hall! The centerpiece is the Peltola family’s sleigh, circa 1915. The sleigh has been in the collection for many years, but has not been exhibited until now. This exhibit will be up through January, 2003. IHS member LOIS PETERSON passed away this October. She is survived by her husband, Roy. LINN EMRICH passed away on October 1. Mr. Emrich was a long-time resident of Issaquah, founder of the Issaquah Sky Sports Club, and Life Member of the Issaquah Historical Society. Just last December, Mr. Emrich joined us to give a presentation on the Sky Sports Club. He will be missed.
PAST TIMES
VOLUME IV, ISSUE 3
PAGE 3
First Heritage Day Event a Success
O
ur first Heritage Day on August 17 was a success! Approximately 150 people attended the event and participated in hands-on activities like churning butter, splitting cedar shakes, and running the pump car. Activities were set up at both IHS museums, and visitors stopped at ten different activity stations to learn a little bit about life 100 years ago, and to get
2003 Meeting Schedule Board Meetings Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, at 7 PM, at the Depot. Meetings are open to the public, although participation is limited to board members and those who have been placed on the agenda. Contact the IHS office at 425/392-3500 for more information. Meeting dates for 2003 are: January 8 February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4
July 2 August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3
their Passport to the Past stamped by activity volunteers. The clothes wringer proved to be a surprise hit with our young visitors. The next Heritage Day is planned for Saturday, August 16, 2003. This event was made possible by your donations to the annual fund, as well as proceeds from our silent auction. Boehm’s Candy, Bessie Burton, Diane Dambacher, Fins Bistro, Haye’s Nursery, Mandarin Garden, the Museum of History and Industry, the Pacific Science Center and the Village Theatre all donated items to the auction. Many thanks to the following volunteers who helped make Heritage Day such a success: Sue Cameron Linda Hjelm Chuck Cerar Monita Horn Jean Cerar Jeanne Horrocks Bryan Clapper Nancy Horrocks Daniel Clapper Michelle Maniez Steven Clapper Eric Martin Diane Dambacher Dale Martin Eric Erickson Leila Martin Marla Erickson Don McWhirter Faye Green Jonny Miner
Issaquah History Programs Each program features a presentation on some aspect of Issaquah’s history. Past programs have covered such topics as the Issaquah Skyport, the Lake Washington ferries, Issaquah’s first water system, and the Milwaukee Railroad. Meetings are free of charge, and are open to the public. Refreshments are served. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the history of your community, meet new people, and catch up with old friends.
Scrubbing the shirt against a washboard with homemade soap — merely a prelude to the excitement of the hand wringer!
Pending approval of a by-law amendment at the December 10 meeting, history programs will be held quarterly in 2003. Meetings start at 7 PM and are held at the Issaquah Depot. Meeting dates for 2003 are: February 11: April 8: July 8: October 14:
Bob Ficken, author Volunteer Awards Ceremony TBA TBA
Giving this mallet a sharp whack or two against a froe produces a cedar shingle.
PAGE 4
PAST TIMES
New Staff Member
B
onilee Purcell recently joined the staff of the Issaquah Historical Society as Volunteer Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant. She and her husband and daughter moved to Issaquah from Jackson, Wyoming. Bonilee has experience working at a non-profit organization in Bonilee Purcell, Jackson called the Learning Center. There she was responsible for a variety of projects, including event planning. She has also volunteered for a number of children’s and arts organizations. Her past experience will be put to good use here at the Issaquah Historical Society. Welcome, Bonilee! Bonilee succeeds Lisa Clapper, who left the IHS staff in October to pursue career opportunities with the Tahoma School District. Lisa began working at the historical society in April of 2001. She was responsible for a wide variety of tasks, including training, scheduling and recruiting docents. We will miss Lisa’s many contributions to the organization! Funding for staff is provided through a generous grant from the City of Issaquah.
By-Law Amendment Vote in December
O
n Tuesday, December 10, IHS members in good standing will be asked to approve an amendment to the by-laws. This amendment will change the minimum required membership meetings from six per year to four per year. This change will give the Society the flexibility to provide a wider variety of activities on dates and times that are more convenient to the membership. The vote will be held at the Issaquah Depot, prior to the historical presentation by Jean Roth.
VOLUME IV, ISSUE 3
The Society’s Founders
A
s part of our 30th birthday celebration, we checked our archives to learn who the first members of the Issaquah Historical Society were. The founding members were: Edna Anderson Mary Bates June & Al Bergman Dolores Busby* Esther & Floyd Bush Carl & Mae Darst Evelyn Ficker Harriet Fish Lyn Fletcher Marilyn Foley Virginia Grant Marilyn Gray Phil Hatch Elinore Herriman
Janine Larson Marvin & Ruth Mohl* Carmen Ek Olson Al & Anita Page Elizabeth Perry Joe Peterson* Dorothy Scovell Bud Settem Dorothy Singletary Annette Turcotte Gail Van Norman Linda Waltoss Thelma Workman Ethel Yeisley
* denotes current membership in the IHS.
New Board Roster
A
t the October membership meeting, members of the Issaquah Historical Society elected individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. The 2002-2003 IHS Board members are: David Bangs Marilyn Batura, Secretary Marilyn Boyden Jacquie Brown Fred Butler Jean Cerar, President
Don McWhirter, Treasurer Linda Ruehle Mary Scott, Vice President Craig Thorpe Greg Spranger
The Society wishes to thank outgoing board member Stan Espeseth for his service to the organization. If you are interested in getting involved, you can also serve on a committee without being a board member. Committees seeking members include: Ways & Means, Special Events, Facilities, Membership, Program, Finance, and Communications. Contact us at 425/392-3500 or [email protected] for more information.
PAST TIMES
VOLUME IV, ISSUE 3
PAGE 5
Make a Lasting Gift
IHS Birthday (continued from page 1)
ow there is way to make a lasting gift to the Issaquah Historical Society, to make sure we can continue meeting our goals during the next 30 years. In 2002 the society established an endowment fund — a permanent fund that is placed in an investment account. Gifts donated to the endowment become the principal, and remain in the fund in perpetuity. The annual investment earnings, or interest, can be used in a number of ways. Part of the interest may be used to advance the mission of the IHS, while part may be reinvested to continue building the principal. The more money the fund accrues, the greater the investment earnings, and the greater the potential for furthering the mission of the IHS. Think of what the interest on this investment might amount to in the year 2032! Donors to the endowment fund have the satisfaction of knowing they are assisting our historic preservation and education work, in addition to the tax benefit of donating to a non-profit organization. We are now accepting donations to the endowment fund. If you would like to be among the first to donate to the fund, complete the form below and send it to us with your check.
events like the Pioneer Reunion. It was also during this period that the society moved the historic Alexander house to its current location for use as a visitor center. Since completion of the Depot, the society has devoted its energy to establishing exhibits at its two museums, publishing works on the history of the area, establishing an operating trolley and completing projects like the history kits which now circulate in Issaquah schools. As the society has grown, it has transformed from a handful of dedicated community members into an organization made up of more than 300 members, 80 volunteers, and two paid staff members. Looking back over the last 30 years, the Issaquah Historical Society is proud of its accomplishments. Everyone involved has worked hard to live up to the goals of its founding members. Here’s to the thirty years, and more, that lie ahead!
N
If you’re wondering what we’d like for our birthday, please consider making a donation to our endowment fund. A strong endowment will make sure we can meet the challenges of the next three decades… and beyond (see article at left for more information).
My Birthday Gift to the IHS!
q I am donating $ to the IHS endowment in honor of the Society’s 30th birthday. q I am enclosing my membership dues of $
.
q Individual ($20)
q Senior Family ($15) q Corporate ($50)
q Senior/Student ($10)
q Family ($25)
q I would like to volunteer as a docent; please contact me with more information. Name: Address: City: Home Phone:
State: /
Work Phone:
Zip: /
E-mail: q My employer will match my gift! Company:
.
(Please attach matching gift form or provide contact name and phone number for the matching gift officer at your company.) Mail donations to: IHS, P.O. Box 695, Issaquah, WA 98027. Call 425/392-3500 with questions. Please make checks payable to the Issaquah Historical Society (IHS). The Issaquah Historical Society is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #23-7425589. All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
PAST TIMES
VOLUME 111, ISSUE 4
Wanted: Your Old Stuff
T
he Issaquah Historical Society is in search of a number of items to add to our collection, and to include in traveling history kits which will benefit school children in the Issaquah School District. The history kits will begin circulating this school year. Please help us complete them! Among the items on our “wanted” list are: Issaquah school yearbooks Old Issaquah phone books (pre-1985) December 1941 issues of the Issaquah Press Shaving Brush (2) Curling Iron (2) Button Hook (2) Child’s Shoes (2) Miner’s Hat (2) Slate and Chalk (2) Stereograph (2) Wire Rug Beater (1)
PAGE 6 Past Times is a publication of the Issaquah Historical Society, written by Museum Director Erica S. Maniez. Now in its 31st year, the IHS works to preserve and interpret the history of Issaquah and the surrounding area. 425/392-3500 [email protected] www.issaquahhistory.org
Issaquah Depot Gilman Town Hall 50 Rainier Blvd. N 165 SE Andrews St. Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. Open Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 11-3 11-3
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PAST TIMES VOLUME 1V, ISSUE 3
AUTUMN 2002
Happy Birthday to Us
December Program The next IHS history program will be held on Tuesday, December 10, at 7 PM at the Depot. This month collector Jean Roth will give a presentation on the significance of historic postcards, and will share some items from her collection. We will open with a brief business meeting in order to approve a bylaw amendment (see page 4). As always, meetings are open to the public and refreshments will be served. Join us!
INSIDE News Notes
2
2003 Meeting Schedule
3
Heritage Day
3
New Staff Member Joins IHS
4
Board Roster & By-law Amendment
4
Endowment
5
History Kits
6
O
n November 20, 2002, the Issaquah Historical Society celebrated its th 30 birthday. The IHS was born in a time of tumult. The late 1960s and early 1970s were a time of dramatic change in Issaquah. Many of these changes were driven by the town’s rapidly changing size. Between 1950 and 1960, Issaquah’s population nearly doubled, growing from 955 to 1,870. Between 1960 and 1970, the population grew again, rising from 1,870 to 4,313. This 130% increase is the largest in Issaquah’s history. Hallmarks of the small town began to disappear as roads, houses and shopping centers filled the landscape. New grocery stores began competing with old, familiar businesses like Tony and Johnnie’s and Fischer Meats. A new freeway, I-90, replaced Highway 10 as the main route east. Many businesses that were once on a high-traffic thoroughfare, like Boehm’s Candy, suddenly became an out-of-theway stop for travelers. In 1969 the last Labor Day celebration was held, soon to be replaced by Salmon Days. Although Salmon Days quickly became a hallmark of the town in its own right, many residents missed the small-town feel of the Labor Day celebrations. But the most distressing change was the disappearance of the town’s old buildings and sites. Between 1960 and 1972, a number of historic landmarks such as the Snoqualmie Power station, the Bush homestead, and the W.E. Gibson home all disappeared, along with
numerous others. Construction of I-90 necessitated the removal of the railroad trestle, a long-standing symbol of Issaquah’s railroad heritage In May of 1972, 22 community members met at Floyd Bush’s home to discuss the possibility of organizing an historical society. A month later, the group drafted the historical society’s original mission: “To preserve and retain what is left of the flavor, oldness, and living history of Issaquah and environs; to encourage reconstruction of the atmosphere of what was an early mining and logging town in future modern structures.” The phrase “what is left” demonstrates the group’s feeling of urgency. By late 1972, the Gilman Town Hall building belonged to the City of Issaquah and the Historical Society hosted a grand opening at the facility a year later. The society found a friend in Andy Wold, who donated the first artifacts to the society. In its first ten years, the society wrote a historical driving tour, published Squak Valley by Bessie Wilson Craine, restored the Gilman Town Hall to a more authentic appearance, and began negotiations to acquire the train Depot. In 1984 the City of Issaquah purchased the Depot, with the idea that the historical society would restore it. The Depot restoration took place over the next ten years. During this time the society also continued to accumulate artifacts and rolling stock, and to host (continued on page 5)
PAGE 2
PAST TIMES
VOLUME IV, ISSUE 3
Book Now Available
Trolley to Arrive Soon
I
ssaquah’s new trolley is on its way! The City of Aspen has decided to part with six unused trolleys and Issaquah will receive two of them. One has already been beautifully restored. In fact, it bears a striking resemblance to the trolley from Yakima that ran during 2001. This trolley will be delivered to Issaquah by the end of November; the second will not be moved until spring. Negotiations continue regarding a retired San Francisco Municipal trolley.
mages of America: Issaquah, Washington is now available at the museum gift shops. The book features nearly 200 photographs from the IHS collection, some never before published, and tells the story of Issaquah’s history from the 1860s to the present day. Readers will find photographs of early industries, community celebrations, and local figures both beloved and notorious. Reminiscences from long-time residents add depth and color, and its full index will assist researchers. This volume is the first historical overview of the town of Issaquah published since 1967. It retails for $19.99 plus tax. What a great holiday gift idea!
I
News Notes & Upcoming Events On Saturday, January 25, Cathy Fulton of Capturing Memories will lead an all-day MEMOIR-WRITING WORKSHOP in the Depot freight room. This workshop will show you how to organize ideas and make the process of recording memories fun. The workshop will last from 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM. The registration fee is $57.60 for IHS members and $64 for all others (cost includes lunch and all workshop materials). To sign up, contact Cathy at (206) 463-5652 or [email protected]. The registration deadline is January 17. On February 11, BOB FICKEN will speak about his book, Washington Territory. This presentation will be held at the Issaquah Depot at 7 PM. Copies of Ficken’s book will be available in our gift shops by January 2002. The Issaquah DEPOT WILL BE FEATURED IN A SHORT FILM titled Lost and Found, which was produced by six film students from the Seattle Film Institute. Exterior scenes were filmed at the Depot in October. Volunteers: are you wondering why we have not made arrangements to appreciate you this year? VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT has been moved from Decem-
ber to April. This change has been made because April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, and because holding the event close to the holidays has impacted attendance in the past. Main Street Issaquah will host its third ART WALK AND OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, December 8. Galleries and businesses throughout the downtown area will be open from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Come see the new HOLIDAY EXHIBIT at the Gilman Town Hall! The centerpiece is the Peltola family’s sleigh, circa 1915. The sleigh has been in the collection for many years, but has not been exhibited until now. This exhibit will be up through January, 2003. IHS member LOIS PETERSON passed away this October. She is survived by her husband, Roy. LINN EMRICH passed away on October 1. Mr. Emrich was a long-time resident of Issaquah, founder of the Issaquah Sky Sports Club, and Life Member of the Issaquah Historical Society. Just last December, Mr. Emrich joined us to give a presentation on the Sky Sports Club. He will be missed.
PAST TIMES
VOLUME IV, ISSUE 3
PAGE 3
First Heritage Day Event a Success
O
ur first Heritage Day on August 17 was a success! Approximately 150 people attended the event and participated in hands-on activities like churning butter, splitting cedar shakes, and running the pump car. Activities were set up at both IHS museums, and visitors stopped at ten different activity stations to learn a little bit about life 100 years ago, and to get
2003 Meeting Schedule Board Meetings Board meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month, at 7 PM, at the Depot. Meetings are open to the public, although participation is limited to board members and those who have been placed on the agenda. Contact the IHS office at 425/392-3500 for more information. Meeting dates for 2003 are: January 8 February 5 March 5 April 2 May 7 June 4
July 2 August 6 September 3 October 1 November 5 December 3
their Passport to the Past stamped by activity volunteers. The clothes wringer proved to be a surprise hit with our young visitors. The next Heritage Day is planned for Saturday, August 16, 2003. This event was made possible by your donations to the annual fund, as well as proceeds from our silent auction. Boehm’s Candy, Bessie Burton, Diane Dambacher, Fins Bistro, Haye’s Nursery, Mandarin Garden, the Museum of History and Industry, the Pacific Science Center and the Village Theatre all donated items to the auction. Many thanks to the following volunteers who helped make Heritage Day such a success: Sue Cameron Linda Hjelm Chuck Cerar Monita Horn Jean Cerar Jeanne Horrocks Bryan Clapper Nancy Horrocks Daniel Clapper Michelle Maniez Steven Clapper Eric Martin Diane Dambacher Dale Martin Eric Erickson Leila Martin Marla Erickson Don McWhirter Faye Green Jonny Miner
Issaquah History Programs Each program features a presentation on some aspect of Issaquah’s history. Past programs have covered such topics as the Issaquah Skyport, the Lake Washington ferries, Issaquah’s first water system, and the Milwaukee Railroad. Meetings are free of charge, and are open to the public. Refreshments are served. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the history of your community, meet new people, and catch up with old friends.
Scrubbing the shirt against a washboard with homemade soap — merely a prelude to the excitement of the hand wringer!
Pending approval of a by-law amendment at the December 10 meeting, history programs will be held quarterly in 2003. Meetings start at 7 PM and are held at the Issaquah Depot. Meeting dates for 2003 are: February 11: April 8: July 8: October 14:
Bob Ficken, author Volunteer Awards Ceremony TBA TBA
Giving this mallet a sharp whack or two against a froe produces a cedar shingle.
PAGE 4
PAST TIMES
New Staff Member
B
onilee Purcell recently joined the staff of the Issaquah Historical Society as Volunteer Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant. She and her husband and daughter moved to Issaquah from Jackson, Wyoming. Bonilee has experience working at a non-profit organization in Bonilee Purcell, Jackson called the Learning Center. There she was responsible for a variety of projects, including event planning. She has also volunteered for a number of children’s and arts organizations. Her past experience will be put to good use here at the Issaquah Historical Society. Welcome, Bonilee! Bonilee succeeds Lisa Clapper, who left the IHS staff in October to pursue career opportunities with the Tahoma School District. Lisa began working at the historical society in April of 2001. She was responsible for a wide variety of tasks, including training, scheduling and recruiting docents. We will miss Lisa’s many contributions to the organization! Funding for staff is provided through a generous grant from the City of Issaquah.
By-Law Amendment Vote in December
O
n Tuesday, December 10, IHS members in good standing will be asked to approve an amendment to the by-laws. This amendment will change the minimum required membership meetings from six per year to four per year. This change will give the Society the flexibility to provide a wider variety of activities on dates and times that are more convenient to the membership. The vote will be held at the Issaquah Depot, prior to the historical presentation by Jean Roth.
VOLUME IV, ISSUE 3
The Society’s Founders
A
s part of our 30th birthday celebration, we checked our archives to learn who the first members of the Issaquah Historical Society were. The founding members were: Edna Anderson Mary Bates June & Al Bergman Dolores Busby* Esther & Floyd Bush Carl & Mae Darst Evelyn Ficker Harriet Fish Lyn Fletcher Marilyn Foley Virginia Grant Marilyn Gray Phil Hatch Elinore Herriman
Janine Larson Marvin & Ruth Mohl* Carmen Ek Olson Al & Anita Page Elizabeth Perry Joe Peterson* Dorothy Scovell Bud Settem Dorothy Singletary Annette Turcotte Gail Van Norman Linda Waltoss Thelma Workman Ethel Yeisley
* denotes current membership in the IHS.
New Board Roster
A
t the October membership meeting, members of the Issaquah Historical Society elected individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. The 2002-2003 IHS Board members are: David Bangs Marilyn Batura, Secretary Marilyn Boyden Jacquie Brown Fred Butler Jean Cerar, President
Don McWhirter, Treasurer Linda Ruehle Mary Scott, Vice President Craig Thorpe Greg Spranger
The Society wishes to thank outgoing board member Stan Espeseth for his service to the organization. If you are interested in getting involved, you can also serve on a committee without being a board member. Committees seeking members include: Ways & Means, Special Events, Facilities, Membership, Program, Finance, and Communications. Contact us at 425/392-3500 or [email protected] for more information.
PAST TIMES
VOLUME IV, ISSUE 3
PAGE 5
Make a Lasting Gift
IHS Birthday (continued from page 1)
ow there is way to make a lasting gift to the Issaquah Historical Society, to make sure we can continue meeting our goals during the next 30 years. In 2002 the society established an endowment fund — a permanent fund that is placed in an investment account. Gifts donated to the endowment become the principal, and remain in the fund in perpetuity. The annual investment earnings, or interest, can be used in a number of ways. Part of the interest may be used to advance the mission of the IHS, while part may be reinvested to continue building the principal. The more money the fund accrues, the greater the investment earnings, and the greater the potential for furthering the mission of the IHS. Think of what the interest on this investment might amount to in the year 2032! Donors to the endowment fund have the satisfaction of knowing they are assisting our historic preservation and education work, in addition to the tax benefit of donating to a non-profit organization. We are now accepting donations to the endowment fund. If you would like to be among the first to donate to the fund, complete the form below and send it to us with your check.
events like the Pioneer Reunion. It was also during this period that the society moved the historic Alexander house to its current location for use as a visitor center. Since completion of the Depot, the society has devoted its energy to establishing exhibits at its two museums, publishing works on the history of the area, establishing an operating trolley and completing projects like the history kits which now circulate in Issaquah schools. As the society has grown, it has transformed from a handful of dedicated community members into an organization made up of more than 300 members, 80 volunteers, and two paid staff members. Looking back over the last 30 years, the Issaquah Historical Society is proud of its accomplishments. Everyone involved has worked hard to live up to the goals of its founding members. Here’s to the thirty years, and more, that lie ahead!
N
If you’re wondering what we’d like for our birthday, please consider making a donation to our endowment fund. A strong endowment will make sure we can meet the challenges of the next three decades… and beyond (see article at left for more information).
My Birthday Gift to the IHS!
q I am donating $ to the IHS endowment in honor of the Society’s 30th birthday. q I am enclosing my membership dues of $
.
q Individual ($20)
q Senior Family ($15) q Corporate ($50)
q Senior/Student ($10)
q Family ($25)
q I would like to volunteer as a docent; please contact me with more information. Name: Address: City: Home Phone:
State: /
Work Phone:
Zip: /
E-mail: q My employer will match my gift! Company:
.
(Please attach matching gift form or provide contact name and phone number for the matching gift officer at your company.) Mail donations to: IHS, P.O. Box 695, Issaquah, WA 98027. Call 425/392-3500 with questions. Please make checks payable to the Issaquah Historical Society (IHS). The Issaquah Historical Society is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization, tax ID #23-7425589. All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
PAST TIMES
VOLUME 111, ISSUE 4
Wanted: Your Old Stuff
T
he Issaquah Historical Society is in search of a number of items to add to our collection, and to include in traveling history kits which will benefit school children in the Issaquah School District. The history kits will begin circulating this school year. Please help us complete them! Among the items on our “wanted” list are: Issaquah school yearbooks Old Issaquah phone books (pre-1985) December 1941 issues of the Issaquah Press Shaving Brush (2) Curling Iron (2) Button Hook (2) Child’s Shoes (2) Miner’s Hat (2) Slate and Chalk (2) Stereograph (2) Wire Rug Beater (1)
PAGE 6 Past Times is a publication of the Issaquah Historical Society, written by Museum Director Erica S. Maniez. Now in its 31st year, the IHS works to preserve and interpret the history of Issaquah and the surrounding area. 425/392-3500 [email protected] www.issaquahhistory.org
Issaquah Depot Gilman Town Hall 50 Rainier Blvd. N 165 SE Andrews St. Open Fri., Sat. & Sun. Open Thurs., Fri., & Sat. 11-3 11-3
Best Wishes FOR
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