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New Year, New Projects at Ballard Historical Society
The trustees of Ballard Historical Society wish you a Happy New Year! We had a lovely annual meeting at Hattie’s Hat in December, where we toasted a successful year in which we saw the old Ballard City Hall bell ring … Continue reading
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Tagged AKCHO, Ballard Classic Home Tour, ballard historical society, Ballard Landmark, Dr. Lorraine McConaghy, Eugenia Woo, MOHAI, Seattle events, Seattle neighborhood history, syttenda mai parade ballard seattle
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Important: Join Us November 7
In September we achieved a partial victory in having Ballard’s Carnegie Library nominated as a Seattle landmark. Our job is not done yet! The landmark board will make their final decision on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. At … Continue reading
BHS and Ballard News
We have a variety of news for you: Announcing the 2013 BHS calendars. These make great holiday gifts! This year, we feature a selection of photos and information from the Ballard Historical Society’s Historic Marker Project. Ballard merchants include the … Continue reading
Syttende Mai Parade 2012
The pictures are out! We had lots of fun celebrating Syttende Mai in Ballard yesterday. Thanks to Jeff Taylor who drove a classy ’34 Ford, revving up his engine — just because he could! We even had a mascot — … Continue reading
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The Bell Rings
We have successfully brought the ring back to Ballard! In a ceremony last evening, Ballard Historical Society and the Bring the Ring Back to Ballard steering committee dedicated the new automated mechanism and rung the bell in celebration. Afterwards, we … Continue reading
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You’re Invited!
When: Tuesday, July 5, 5:30 p.m. Where: Marvin’s Garden Park, 22nd Avenue NW and NW Ballard Avenue, Ballard, Seattle, WA. Map here. 5:30: Start 6:00: Official ring and dedication ceremony 6:30-7:15 Reception at Ballard Landmark, 5322 Ballard Avenue. Tinker’s Dram will … Continue reading
You’re Invited!
When: Tuesday, July 5, 5:30 p.m. Where: Marvin’s Garden Park, 22nd Avenue NW and NW Ballard Avenue, Ballard, Seattle, WA. Map here. 5:30: Start 6:00: Official ring and dedication ceremony 6:30-7:15 Reception at Ballard Landmark, 5322 Ballard Avenue. Tinker’s Dram will … Continue reading
Ballard Bell Grant Awarded
The “Bring the Ring Back to Ballard” project has been awarded funds from the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods to install an automated, programmable mechanism on old Ballard City Hall bell at Marvin’s Garden Park. The Ballard Historical Society, … Continue reading
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A New Look
Our offices at the City of Seattle Neighborhood Service Center in Ballard have a new look. Okay, we only have a “cube,” but we’re proud of it! Ballard Historical Society is grateful to the City for continuing to accommodate us. … Continue reading
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Spotlight on Our Archives
Compare your last visit to the intersection of NW Market Street and 22nd Avenue NW with this 1939 picture! This black and white photo, one of many in the Ballard Historical Society archives, shows Bagdad Theatre, Christopherson’s Ice Creamery, and … Continue reading
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