Feliks Banel
Visiting Captain Vancouver’s grave in a tiny village near London
Captain George Vancouver will be commemorated as he is every year at the churchyard near London where he was buried more than 225 years ago.2 years ago
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History only deepens community love for Kirkland’s ‘mystery cottage’
A former neighbor shared some additional history and backstory of the "mystery cottage" in Kirkland's newest public park.2 years ago
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Vatican decides in favor of Tacoma’s Holy Rosary Church
The Vatican has reportedly found in favor of a community group working to save the Tacoma Holy Rosary Catholic Church from the wrecking ball.2 years ago
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Darth Vader, Ban Roll-On, Sinking Ship and other Seattle building nicknames
They rarely make it onto maps or on the fancy signage out front, but Seattle has its fair share of buildings with well-known nicknames.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Going deep on forgotten ‘Lakes of Washington’ books
With trout season opening on Washington’s lowland lakes this Saturday, April 27, the timing was perfect to go fishing around on the history bookshelf to share a prized catch – a forgotten encyclopedia of Washington lakes first published more than 60 years ago. “Lakes of Washington” is a two-volume set of books published by the […]2 years ago
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Echoes of Eastside rail history with Sound Transit preparing to get underway
As Sound Transit inaugurates commuter trains between Bellevue and Redmond, when was the last time passenger rail service was offered on the Eastside?2 years ago
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Layers of history revealed by ‘Street Trees of Seattle’
This new book is “Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide” by writer and artist Taha Ebrahimi.2 years ago
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Update: Cold War air raid siren remains in private hands
A vintage magazine ad for the type of Cold War air-raid siren which stood in a Seattle park for more than 70 years, and which now belongs to Binford Metals in Kent. (Public domain)2 years ago
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Local TV legend “Brakeman Bill” McLain passes away at age 96
Brakeman Bill McLain, longtime beloved kids' TV show host, has passed away, according to a message from his family posted on social media.2 years ago
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City of Seattle sends Cold War artifact to the dump
A Cold War tower and siren disappeared from its perch in a park in North Seattle last month. People want to know where they went.2 years ago
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History means it’s Seattle vs. Seattle this weekend in Milwaukee
Everybody knows that the Milwaukee Brewers team is really the Seattle Pilots in disguise.2 years ago
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Parkland School catalyzes neighbors to support South Sound community
Neighbors in Parkland, south of Tacoma, have been working for two years to save the historic Parkland School.2 years ago
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When ‘Almost Live!’ knocked down the Space Needle for April Fool’s Day
A look back at the story of the April Fool’s 1989 Space Needle collapse hoax, as told in “Almost Live!” host John Keister’s own words.2 years ago
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Boeing slogan – if it’s not history, it’s a mystery
It’s also a slogan that’s been twisted around lately to express a meaning which is the opposite of what its original iteration had proudly proclaimed.2 years ago
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Historical commission hits pause on razing Everett’s Clark Park gazebo
At a meeting, the Everett Historical Commission once again weighed a request from the city for permission to demolish a historic gazebo.2 years ago
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Local history buffs beat hackers and regain control of Seattle Vintage
The popular local history Facebook group Seattle Vintage was hacked and taken over by malicious actors two weeks ago.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Washingtonians of past disasters
A container ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the bridge to crumble into the river below.2 years ago
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Federal budget includes funding for new Seattle National Archives
The GSA is set to get $9 million for a new storage facility for the National Archives in the Seattle area.2 years ago
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Seattle Pilots broadcaster Bill Schonely looks back to the pre-Mariners days
Bill Schonely’s career might have been very different if the Pilots had stayed in Seattle or if he had followed the team to Milwaukee. But now he roots for the Mariners.2 years ago
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Supporters of historic Sumner Ryan House get legal boost
A grassroots group working to save the historic Ryan House on Main Street in Sumner scored a legal victory Wednesday.2 years ago
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‘Seattle Vintage’ Facebook page taken over by hackers
A Facebook group run by local volunteers and meant for sharing images and stories about Seattle area history has been taken over by hackers.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Pacific Science Center making temporary changes to historic reflecting pool
When Science Center staff made their presentation to the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board (LPB), they said the shallow pools are leaking badly and need a minimum investment of $17 million to repair.2 years ago
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When Washington and Oregon used vinyl records to attract tourists
In March 1966, Pacific Northwest Bell issued something called a “Tourist Trapper Kit” with maps and brochures and a 7-inch vinyl record replete with audio enticements for visiting the Northwest.2 years ago
