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Syttende Mai 2013
It’s always fun to see friends and neighbors as we proceed through the Syttende Mai parade. So many glimpses of recognition and appreciation of our history. Where were you stationed when you waves and smiled at us? 24th Avenue NW, … Continue reading
Voices of Ballard Wins Award
Begun in 1999, the Voices of Ballard Project was an expansive oral history project and a joint effort of the Ballard Historical Society, the Swedish Finn Historical Society, and the Nordic Heritage Museum. This week, the Association of King County … Continue reading
The Seventh Elect Church in Israel/Kirke Park
We all learned a little more about our community on Wednesday, March 27. Our free program on the Seventh Elect Church in Israel, and the recent transformation of its property into one of Ballard’s beautiful new parks, was well-attended at the … Continue reading
Enduring Quality and Style
Enduring quality and style…these are great words to describe the homes we’ve selected for the Ballard Historical Society’s 2013 Classic Home Tour. On Sunday, June 23, 2013, ticket-holders from close and far can enjoy the classic craftsmanship that makes Ballard … Continue reading
Ballard Carnegie Library Designated Seattle City Landmark
Teamwork has paid off. On Wednesday, the Landmark Preservation Board voted the Ballard Carnegie Library a Seattle landmark. Larry Johnson of Johnson Partnership, Eugenia Woo of Historic Seattle and BHS trustees played important parts in this designation. Special thanks to … Continue reading
Posted in Archives, Ballard History, Ballard News, BHS Lectures and Programs, Membership, Photographs
Tagged ballard historical society, Ballard Mailbox, Historic Seattle, johnson partnership, Mailbox and Business Center, Nordic Heritage Museum gift shop, Seattle city landmarks, Secret Garden Bookstore, Sunset Hill Green Market
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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
Free Event: Seattle World’s Fair and Queen Anne
Update: Many members recently renewed their Ballard Historical Society memberships. Thank you! Learn more about BHS Membership. Thursday at 7:00 p.m., the Queen Anne Historical Society will present “What Oral Histories Can Tell Us About Neighborhood Change.” Long-time Queen Anne … 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
Posted in Ballard Avenue, Ballard History, Ballard News, Membership, Photographs
Tagged Ballard, ballard historical society, membership, seattle, syttende mai parade
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The Future Remembered
Paula Becker and Alan J. Stein spoke at the Ballard Historical Society’s free lecture, The Future Remembered: The 1962 Seattle World’s Fair and Its Legacy last week. HistoryLink staff historians Becker and Stein shared wonderful photographs, images and stories from … Continue reading
Commemorating Morris and Lynn Moen
In this post, we commemorate two Ballard residents who preserved our history and helped to found the Ballard Historical Society. Lynn and Morris Moen were both born in Ballard and have spent most of their lives here. Morris’ father was … Continue reading
Posted in Ballard History, Membership, Photographs
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