New 2010 calendar available Nov 30
Mathesons' Gifts (Colby Ave) and Pilchuck Books (by QFC/Starbucks off 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.

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.
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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

SPECIAL TOPICS

Brief History of Everett

Historic Register Properties

Everett Timeline Chronology

Collins Casket Factory building

Howard S. Wright Project Home

SUPPORT HISTORIC EVERETT

Stock up for Holiday celebrations!
Order custom-label "Big Red" wine to celebrate the Collins Casket Factory and support Historic Everett fundraising. Silver Lake Winery bottled the Cab-Merlot blend just in time for holiday gift-giving. Get in the spirit of preservation with a cause by emailing us your donation order at info@HistoricEverett.org or fill out and mail the form here.

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.

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