Community Program: Wednesday, January 28

Our next community event is approaching. Please plan to attend “Fishing and Coming of Age on the High Seas of Alaska,” on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.

What was it like to be a young halibut/black cod fisherman in Alaska? Which people and organizations have contributed over the decades to Ballard’s historic fishing fleet? Learn the answers to these questions and more from our presenter, Dean Adams, author of Four Thousand Hooks: A True Story of Fishing and Coming of Age on the High Seas of Alaska (University of Washington Press).

Dean will sign copies of his book, available for purchase in limited quantities at this event ($15 paperback/$25 hard copy). Ballard Historical Society and Sunset Hill Community Association bring this event to the community.

Dean Adams, author of Four Thousand Hooks: A True Story of Fishing and Coming of Age on the High Seas of Alaska
Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle, WA, (206) 784-2927   map
Suggested donation: $5 -$20. Refreshments provided.
Co-hosted by BHS and Sunset Hill Community Association

After you’ve added to your calendar, take a moment to check out these  links: BHS Facebook page
http://www.fourthousandhooks.com (complete with video)
http://www.facebook.com/fourthousandhooks
Sunset Hill Community Association
Previous program: Measuring Ballard

Join us January 28 for Fishing and Coming of Age on the High Seas of Alaska

We’re delighted to announce our next program, “Fishing and Coming of Age on the High Seas of Alaska,” on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Our presenter is Dean Adams, author of Four Thousand Hooks: A True Story of Fishing and Coming of Age on the High Seas of Alaska (UW Press).

Learn Dean Adams’ personal story as a young halibut/black cod fisherman bound for Alaska, and about the people and organizations that have contributed over many decades to Ballard’s fishing fleet. Dean will sign copies of his book, available for purchase at this event ($15 paperback/$25 hard copy). The event is brought to you by Ballard Historical Society and Sunset Hill Community Association.

Dean Adams, author of Four Thousand Hooks: A True Story of Fishing and Coming of Age on the High Seas of Alaska
Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Sunset Hill Community Association, 3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle, WA   map
Suggested donation: $5 -$20. Refreshments provided.
Co-hosted by BHS and Sunset Hill Community Association

Also see: BHS Facebook page
http://www.fourthousandhooks.com (complete with video)
http://www.facebook.com/fourthousandhooks
Sunset Hill Community Association
Previous program: Measuring Ballard

What are Seattle’s Early Families up to?

A recently-aired story on KUOW radio attempted to answer the question, “Seattle’s Early Families: Where are they now?” A KUOW listener proposed the story, and reporter Joshua McNichols followed up.

The story profiles Zack Cook (Denny family), Kai Braaten (Maynard family), Kathie Zetterberg (Yesler family), and Ken Workman (Chief Seattle family) — all descendants of our city’s early residents. On the radio station’s Web site, you can see the line of descendants from the original family to the current generation.

Listen to the story, or read the transcript, by clicking the link below. If you value these types of local history projects, tell KUOW.org, and tell your friends by sharing on Facebook or simply e-mail the link below to share the story.

Who are the Descendants of Seattle’s Early Families?

Ballard Historical Society preserves history through its Archives programs and community events.

Fun at “Best Place Ever”

Did you know that aquavit, the quintessential Scandinavian liquor, is being produced right here in Ballard? Or that a residential driveway is home to a growing CSA (Community Sustained Agriculture) farm? Those who attended the Nordic Heritage Museum’s “Ballard: Best Place Ever” on Thursday learned all that, enjoyed the art of Ballard artists, enjoyed wine, and more.

Here we are some of the trustees representing the Ballard Historical Society. Many stopped by our table to discuss all that’s happening in our neighborhood. Peggy Sturdivant of Ballard News-Tribune, was the evening’s moderator. Speakers included artist Matt Bazemore, urban farmer Jeanene Miller, Old Ballard Liquor’s Lexi (yes, just Lexi), and architects for the new museum, among others. Afterwards, we were able to view the photography exhibit “The Color of Time: Ballard from Dusk to Dawn” by Tod Gangler. Gangler was on hand to discuss his work and processes. (On exhibit until November 16 at Nordic Heritage Museum.)

Peggy Sturdivant noted that while there are many changes in Ballard, there is still much to celebrate, and local business such as Secret Garden Bookshop to support. Sturdivant also pointed out that BHS membership is as low as $20. We value history, and we suspect you do too, so please become a member — or consider a gift membership today.

Nordic Heritage Museum Hosts “Best Place Ever”

Ballard Historical Society was invited to present at Ballard: Best Place Ever, an event at Nordic Heritage Museum. So we hope you’ll join us for “talks, music, food and vendors.” Details below. If you attend, we’d love to hear about it on Facebook or send a comment to this blog!

Ballard: Best Place Ever
Thursday, October 23, 7 p.m.

Ballard residents, business owners, artists and musicians will gather for a fun evening of talks, music, food and vendors. Local speakers will give short presentations on topics like art, urban farming, beer brewing, and food. Homegrown musicians will entertain and local vendors will offer Ballard related items for sale.Moderator for the evening will be Peggy Sturdivant freelance writer, well-known for her popular column in Ballard News-Tribune, At Large in Ballard with Peggy Sturdivant.

This event is in conjunction with the exhibit The Color of Time: Ballard from Dusk to Dawn, photographs by Tod Gangler. The exhibit will be open for a special viewing during this event and Tod Gangler will be in attendance.

Cost: $5 suggested donation. RSVP to the Nordic Heritage Museum here.

Reuben’s Brews Event Supports BHS

It’s been a hot summer, and what better way to cool down than with a cold brew! On Thursday, August 7, 2014 hundreds showed up at Reuben’s Brews to celebrate the release of their new pale ale beers — and patrons also came to donate towards BHS programs through the brewery’s Thank You Thursday program. The photo at left of Old Home Saloon in 1903 from the BHS Archives shows that beer and Ballard go way back! The more modern Reuben’s Brews, at 1408 NW 53rd Street in Ballard, is little more than a garage space, but it’s got a big heart. We hope you’ll stop by the brewery to sample what’s on tap, and to say thank you to Reuben’s for supporting local organizations.

Enjoy pictures of the event — with historical hats, no less! — on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/BallardHistory.

Other links: BHS Membership

 

Views of Ballard Delight Attendees at Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard Event

Did you know that Ballard was once informally known as Farmdale, WA? So said a note on the back of one of the photos that Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard shared with a crowd of about 80 neighbors at the Sunset Hill Community Association this Wednesday.

Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard of the Seattle Times column “Then and Now” and other photography ventures, joined the Ballard Historical Society for a talk on the myriad of roads leading to and from Ballard. Views of Manning’s (later Denny’s), Bartell Drugs, and a very snowy Ballard Avenue, and a photo of Midwives from Iceland were delights to those in attendance. “Then” photos dating back to the 1880s were supplemented with more recent “Now” photos from Paul’s and Jean’s collection. How Ballard has changed!

Thank you to Sunset Hill Community Association for co-sponsoring our event, and those who coordinated setup, sign up, donations and book sales. And of course thank you to those who donated to help SHCA and BHS bring Jean and Paul to Ballard.

About Paul Dorpat: Beginning in 1982, Seattle historian and photographer Paul Dorpat published the “Now & Then” column in The Seattle Times: Pacific Magazine. The column originally compared two photographs, “repeating” a view of downtown Seattle taken in 1919 at Pike Street and 4th Avenue with a view of the identically located but very different Pike Street and 4th Avenue taken in 1981. Dorpoat continued this series of Seattle photographs — her streets, lakes, docks, buildings, bridges, hills, regrades, visitations, and occasions.

Jean Sherrard: Jean Sherrard has worked as an actor, writer, director, photographer, teacher, carpenter and private detective. Co-founder of the Globe Radio Repertory, he wrote and directed scores of radio plays for National Public Radio. His photos and articles have been featured in numerous publications.

Interested in supporting us? Please consider a BHS membership, so we can continue to celebrate Ballard’s history and culture.

Check out our pics on HistoryPin, featuring BHS archives: http://www.historypin.com/channels/view/53721/#!photos/list/

Paul Dorpat on Wednesday, May 14 for Measuring Ballard and Beyond

Great Northern still passes through the old mill town

It’s less than a week away! Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard join us for a talk on how a myriad of roads lead to (and from) Ballard on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. We know you’ll enjoy their pictorial lecture of Chittenden Locks, the Ship Canal, bridges and trollies, the former Ballard-Port Ludlow ferry and beyond.

So please make plans to join this community event, co-sponsored by Sunset Hill Community Association. Help us spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/BallardHistory

What: Lecture and Q&A session with book sale following. Refreshments too!
Who: Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard of Seattle Now and Then
When: Wednesday, May 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: 3006 NW 66th Street, Seattle, WA 98117
Suggested donation: $5-$20

About Paul Dorpat: Beginning in 1982, Seattle historian and photographer Paul Dorpat published the “Now & Then” column in The Seattle Times: Pacific Magazine. The column originally compared two photographs, “repeating” a view of downtown Seattle taken in 1919 at Pike Street and 4th Avenue with a view of the identically located but very different Pike Street and 4th Avenue taken in 1981. Dorpoat continued this series of Seattle photographs — her streets, lakes, docks, buildings, bridges, hills, regrades, visitations, and occasions.

Jean Sherrard: Jean Sherrard has worked as an actor, writer, director, photographer, teacher, carpenter and private detective. Co-founder of the Globe Radio Repertory, he wrote and directed scores of radio plays for National Public Radio. His photos and articles have been featured in numerous publications.

Visit Sunset Hill Community Association Web site for accessibility information, or call SHCA at 206-784-2927.

Check out our pics on HistoryPin, featuring BHS archives: http://www.historypin.com/channels/view/53721/#!photos/list/

On May 14, Measuring Ballard and Beyond

Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard of Seattle Now and Then will present “Measuring Ballard and Beyond” on Wednesday, May  14th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Join Ballard Historical Society for a public lecture.

Dorpat and Sherrard will show us how a myriad of roads lead to (and from) Ballard. Their pictorial lecture will cover the history of Chittenden Locks, the Ship Canal, bridges and trollies, the former Ballard-Port Ludlow ferry and beyond. This event is co-sponsored by Sunset Hill Community Association.

What: Lecture and Q&A session with book sale following
Who: Paul Dorpat and Jean Sherrard of Seattle Now and Then
When: Wednesday, May 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: 3006 NW 66th Street, Seattle, WA 98117
Suggested donation: $5-$20

About Paul Dorpat: Beginning in 1982, Seattle historian and photographer Paul Dorpat published the “Now & Then” column in The Seattle Times: Pacific Magazine. The column originally compared two photographs, “repeating” a view of downtown Seattle taken in 1919 at Pike Street and 4th Avenue with a view of the identically located but very different Pike Street and 4th Avenue taken in 1981. Dorpoat continued this series of Seattle photographs — her streets, lakes, docks, buildings, bridges, hills, regrades, visitations, occasions.

About Jean Sherrard: Jean Sherrard has worked as an actor, writer, director, photographer, teacher, carpenter and private detective. Co-founder of the Globe Radio Repertory, he wrote and directed scores of radio plays for National Public Radio. His photos and articles have been featured in numerous publications.

Please visit Sunset Hill Community Association Web site for accessibility information, or call SHCA at 206-784-2927.

Other links:

• Seattle Now and Then
• Washington Then and Now
• About Ballard Historical Society
• Make a Difference When You Shop — AmazonSmiles

Bartell Drugs Opening Celebration

Ballard Historical Society was on hand to celebrate the local drugsore’s second location in Ballard on March 15. People love free hot dogs!