By JIM DEVER / Evening Magazine
Posted on January 13, 2010
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Dozens of lost treasures in our state could disappear forever, for no other reason than they’ve been forgotten. The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is working hard with owners to preserve these cultural icons.
Heritage Turkeys of the Year
Awards for the worst setbacks in Northwest historic preservation for 2009.
By Knute Berger, December 29, 2009. Background: While the future of Boeing in the region is being debated, so too is a building which is the last vestige of the economy that helped to found the pre-aerospace city of Everett, WA, a burg once known as "the city of smokestacks." It is the Collins Building... Read full article
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2010 calendar nearly sold out
Matheson Gifts (2615 Colby Ave) and Pilchuck Books (2207 Everett Ave) Folks in Everett are surrounded by many beautiful churches as is evident in this years Historic Everett Churches calendar. These buildings are often overlooked in preservation circles, but now they are spotlighted for all to cherish. Inspired by upcoming 100th anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church, the theme has also grown into plans for a churches open house day for summer 2010.
Historian David Dilgard contibutes the introduction while Jack O'Donnell shares rare postcard images and a chronology of Everett events throughout each month. Local architects are featured and a self-guided map make this a collector's edition of Everett's sacred places.
Thanks to Kristi O'Harran for the great piece in the Herald about Historic Everett's 2010 Calendar. see article
EVENTS
Everett history week serves up fun for all
October 30 - November 6 The idea to entertain a full week of events related to local history could not have been pulled off without some great planning, volunteers, and promotion. The new owners of the Anchor had just remodeled the quaint pub at the west end of Hewitt Ave, and created a new menu to compliment the week of events and guests. Great attendance and great music filled the week with many magic moments. See complete details
Special thanks to sponsors and volunteers for Everett History Week
- Center for Wooden Boats
- Historic Everett Theater
- Cedars Restaurant at Tulalip Resort and Casino
- Kate's Restaurant
- Inn at Port Gardner
- Village Theatre at Everett Performing Arts Center
- Anchor Pub
- Howie Bargreen
NEWS
Port's Good Faith Contradicted in PR Memo
OCT. 2009, EVERETT, WA- The Port of Everett’s development partner, Maritime Trust, proposed budgeting tens of thousands of dollars for a public relations strategy that would remove the Collins Building from the Everett waterfront. A memo dated April 15, 2004 was discovered during a public records search detailing the methodology, allies, targets and budget to make sure the last vestige of Everett’s industrial past was scoured clean.
The seven page document details the implementation of their three primary objectives regarding the Collins Building: 1. Remove the building.2. Minimize the time to do so. 3. Build positive stakeholder opinion of Maritime Trust’s reputation while minimizing negative reaction.
Maritime Trust hired the powerful Seattle public relations firm of Rockey, Hill & Knowlton to discredit the value of one of the few National Register of Historic Places buildings in Everett, while ensuring the positive reputation of Maritime Trust, which subsequently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in May 2009. Click here to see the MEMO
NEWS
No Wrecking Ball Today for
Collins
JULY 2009 - This morning, Judge McKeeman of the
Snohomish County Superior Court issued a temporary injunction
that will prohibit the Port of Everett from demolishing the Collins
Building until the Dispute Resolution process through the Army
Corps of Engineers has run its full course. Read
more
Annual Meeting
Interurban Railway History
When: Feb 27, Saturday 2:00pm Where: Everett Library Auditorium
2702 Hoyt Avenue, Everett WA 98201
Presented by David Dilgard
Tile Workshop
When: Saturday March 6, 9:00am
Where: United Tile Showroom
11520 Airport Road, Everett, WA 98204
RSVP: Call 425-530-2722 to reserve; limited space
Cost: $5 members, $10 public
Join us for a fun, relaxed morning as we explore the amazing world of tile! Perhaps no other finishing material has such a historic, beautiful and practical appeal as tile. We will explore what is available to today’s homeowners interested in incorporating this classic material into their homes.
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Order Your Historic Plaque today! Home and building owners can show
their pride and raise awareness of historic properties in Everett.
It only needs to be 50 years old. These plaques are one way of
celebrating and honoring these classic homes that make our neighborhoods
unique. Fill out the form here.
Wine Sold Out Custom-label "Big Red"
wine was bottled in 2009 to celebrate the Collins Casket Factory and support Historic
Everett fundraising. The Cab-Merlot
blend was popular for holiday gift-giving and events. Look for a new specialty wine next year.
Order Your Historic Plaque today!
