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2013 Classic Home Tour Tickets
Buy tickets for 2013 Ballard Classic Home Tour Purchase your tickets now for this year’s tour, featuring seven vintage Ballard residences of unique character and modern livability. Built by skilled craftsmen, these homes exemplify lasting quality that continues to support … Continue reading
Become a Volunteer Tour Guide
You too can be Cruise Director for a day, just like Julie McCoy in The Love Boat! The Ballard Historical Society needs guides — we call them docents — for the 2013 Classic Home Tour on Sunday, June 23. Tour … 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
Building Renovation Fair
On Saturday, April 13, 2013, you can dream and plan among the exhibits and demonstrations at the Building Renovation Fair, sponsored by Historic Seattle. Historic Seattle says the show is different from most home shows in that “we focus specifically … Continue reading
Announcing the Classic Home Tour
We’re excited to announce the 2013 Classic Home Tour in Ballard on Sunday, June 23. This year’s tour will feature vintage Ballard residences of unique character and modern livability. Built by skilled craftsmen, these modest homes exemplify enduring integrity and … Continue reading
Free Lecture: Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Come to a free lecture to learn more about the Seventh Elect Church in Israel, and the recent transformation of its property into one of Ballard’s beautiful new Seattle parks. Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Seattle Public … Continue reading
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
Posted in Ballard Avenue, Ballard History, Ballard News, BHS Lectures and Programs, Classic Homes Tour, Photographs
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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
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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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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
