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Early Aviation in Snohomish County
From Paine Field to Arlington and beyond, David Dilgard presents a 100 years of aviation history.
Sun. March 16, 1:00pm
Everett Public Library Auditoriu
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2702 Hoyt. Ave. Everett WA 98201
Members Annual Meeting
Public welcome

The Arts and Crafts Movement
in the Pacific Northwest
A slide show and talk by Lawrence Kreisman, author of the new book.
Sat. March 29, 2:00pm
Everett Public Library Auditoriu
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2702 Hoyt. Ave. Everett WA 98201

Brown Awards Ceremony
Presented every other year by the Everett Historical Commission
Sat. April 26, 9:30am, public welcome
Weyerhauser Room, Everett Station
Submit nominations for historic homes and buildings with recent quality upgrades and renovations by April 1.

Historic Everett Estate Sale
Contribute your unused antique or treasure to help raise funds for Historic Everett programs and education. Call 425-330-2005 to donate qualtiy items.
Sat. May 17, 9am-4pm
2112 Rucker Ave.

Evergreen Cemetery Tour
Sat. May 31, 10:00am
$10 public, $6 members
Broadway entrance, just south of 41st

Downtown Walking Tour
Cruise down Colby Ave. for a nostalgic 50s look at Everrett lead be historian/author Jack O'Donnell.
Sat. June 21,10:00am
$10 public, $6 members
Meet at Everett High School on Colby Ave.

Out of Town Series: Mukilteo
Learn about the wonderful history of the city and it's pioneers. David Dilgard shares slides and guides us from the cemetery to the lighthouse.
Sat. August 16,10:00am
$15 public, $10 members
Meeting place to be determined


P R E V I O U S . E V E N T S

Work party at Rucker Ave homes
Saturday, March 8, 10am

Meet at 2112 Rucker Ave

Pitch in at new plaza park
Adopt-A-Street Hewitt Avenue Plaza
February 9, 2008, 10:00am

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Hewitt Ave Plaza Program
November 21, 2007, 6:30pm, free
Everett Library 2702 Hoyt

Historic Everett Homes Tour
Sept. 8, 2007, 9:00am-4:00pm, $15 public/$10 members

Out of Town Series: Tulalip History
Slideshow presentation and tour with David Dilgard
August 18, 2007, 10:00am-1:00pm, free

Historic Downtown Everett Tour
w/Jack O'Donnell
June 23, 10:00am, $10 public/$6 members

Evergreen Cemetery Tour
June 2, 10:00am, $10 public/$6 members

Historic Everett Garage Sale
May 19, 2007 9:00am-4:00pm
Historic Wright House & Hilzinger House, 2108/2112 Rucker Ave.

Bayside Neighborhood
Walking Tour
w/David Dilgard
May 12, 10:00am, free
Starts at Everett Public Library
2702 Hoyt Ave.

DIGITAL RESTORATION OF YOUR FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS
A free program by
Everett Community College Instructor Lloyd Weller
Saturday March 10th, 2 to 4 p.m. Everett Public Library Auditorium

Annual Members Meeting
The Making of Milltown
Feb. 24, 2007, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Free, Everett Library Auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
Historian David Dilgard entertained members and visitors alike with his slide presentation on Everett's early industries. President Bill Belshaw shared what projects, programs, and fun are coming for 2007.

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Rucker Mansion Tea & Tour
Dec. 9, 2006, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Tickets: $20 Historic Seattle and Historic Everett members and guests.

The Rucker family found the perfect site for a home built on a grand hill overlooking the new city of Everett. Architecturally, the house has been called everything from a Colonial Revival bungalow to a Craftsman. Rucker's choice of beveled glass windows, beautiful hardwoods, stone and carved wood fireplaces, copper fireplace hoods, and beautiful fabrics for walls and draperies make it a showplace of local pride.

Everett Theatre 105th Anniversary
Nov. 4, 2006, 1:00pm
Free, Everett Library Auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
This historic downtown icon survived fire and now showcases local theatre groups and special performances for the whole community to enjoy. David Dilgard leads us down the local theatre's colorful history.

Historic Preservation Resource and Design Guide
Oct. 28, 2006, 9:30am-12:00pm
Weyerhaeuser Room, Everett Station
3201 Smith Street, Everett WA

This new guide is meant to assist those who wish to continue preservation of these historic resources as they alter historic homes or build new developments in historic neighborhoods.  Focuses on three architectural styles found commonly in Everett: Colonial Revival, Craftsman and American Foursquare. Guest Speakers: Jack O'Donnell, David Dilgard, Mark French, Dave Koenig. Presented by  Everett Historical Commission and  City of Everett Department of Planning & Community Development

Fix Up Your Old House
Oct. 3, 2006, 7:00pm
$4 suggested donation/Free for members, Everett Library Auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
Find out the most important things to keep your house in tip-top shape to preserve the beauty and value as your house ages. Special guest from Historic Seattle, Rick Sever covers the common problems of older homes.

Historic Everett Home Tour
Sept. 16, 2006, 11:00am-4:00pm
This is the BIG one! This self-guided trek gets you into some of the most beautiful and well-preserved homes. Enjoy the history of these treasured homes and get a few tips too! Over 500 attended last year. $14 public, $10 members. Start at the Van Valey House on Colby Avenue to get your guide booklet and refreshments. A vehicle is needed to reach homes in separate areas of Everett, carpools are suggested.

Downtown Everett Tour
August 19, 2006, 11:00am
There is so much more now to discover in Everett's downtown business district, but this walk will awaken your senses to the history behind some grand old walls lead by historian David Dilgard. $10 public, $5 members. Meet at new Everett Symphony office at 2710 Colby Avenue for tickets and refreshments.

Out of Town Series: City of Snohomish
July 15, 2006, 10:00am
Come meet in Snohomish for a visit to the County's oldest township. We will wind through the streets of yesteryear lead by historian David Dilgard. $12 public, $8 members. Meet at new Visitor Center at Avenue D and the bridge.

March18, 2006, 2pm - Everett Architecture: Lost & Found
Presented by educator Jack O'Donnell, enjoy images and stories of the buildings that have come and gone.

February 18, 2006, 2pm - Silver Lake: Then & Now
This pictoral trip down Bothell-Everett highway to revisit local landmarks we all grew up enjoying.
Whether it was a swim at the park, or a stay at one of the long gone camp grounds, many have memories of this fast-growing neighborhood.

October 29, 2005
11am
Evergreen Cemetery Tour Meet at 2nd entrance on Broadway; watch for signs. The 3rd annual Cemetery tour at Evergreen Cemetery lead by David Dilgard, Jack O'Donnell, and Vicki Rosenau
Sept 10, 2005
11am-4pm
Port Gardner Neighborhood Tour
Homes are open from 11am-4pm
Meet by Providence Hospital on Pacific Ave. to get map guide.
$12 admission, $10 H.E. members
This self-guided open house tour features the city's more prominent architecture and views.
August 6, 2005
11am
Lowell Neighborhood Tour Start at Lowell Church Guided tour by historian David Dilgard
July 9, 2005 Bayside/NW Neighborhoods Tour
11am - 3pm
Meet at Grand Ave. Park and 16th to pick up map. Self-guided tour of 10 grand and historic homes.
June 4, 2005 All day bus & guided walking
Tour of Historic Everett
Historic Seattle bus starts from MOHAI and meets in Everett at downtown library And catered lunch w/guest architect at the restored Monte Cristo Hotel. Co-sponsored with Historic Seattle.
May 7, 2005
11am
Riverside Neighborhood Tour Everett Library Auditorium Guided tour with David Dilgard and several interiors will be open to the public. Meets at Buck's Cafe at corner of Hewitt Ave. and Pine St. at 11:00am.

October 30, 2004
11am
Evergreen Cemetery Tour Broadway entrance
Non-members $10, Members $5
A very popular annual walk about the grounds. We will learn about early settlers and enjoy the fall colors. Presented by David Dilgard, Vicki Rosenau, and Jack O'Donnell.
September 1, 2004
6pm
Downtown Everett Walking Tour 1915 Hewitt Avenue, across from Everett Events Center. Starts at Cascadian Apartments (previously the Mitchell Hotel) Join us and historian David Dilgard to celebrate the original Mitchell Hotel's 101st anniversary, meeting in the lobby for cake and coffee. Then we take to the streets on and around Hewitt Avenue to celebrate the architectual acheivements which started with 1890's building boom.
July 4, 2004 Historic Everett parades support for Collins Casket Factory Downtown Everett on Colby Avenue Colby Avenue is still great for cruizing. We revved the 1955 red Chevy Belair owned by the Al Dams Jr. family, who's grandfather operated the casket factory for over 50 years and had parked this Chevy in front of the factory. We were joined with the support of the Alliance To Save The Collins Building to march with a wonderful parade banner, friends and family.
June 15, 2004
11am
Collins Casket Factory Building press conference Collins Casket Factory Building
(formerly North Coast Casket)
Washington Trust announcement of the "Most Endangered Properties" list for 2004 including 8 nominees in WA state. Public and supporters welcome to attend at the southwest entrance to the Collins building. Nominated by Historic Everett and supported by the Alliance To Save The Collins Building.
May 8, 2004
1pm
Is My House Historic Everett Library Auditorium Presented by David Dilgard. Bring your photos of your home and learn about resources to discover it's history!
May 2, 2004
10am - 4pm
Everett Memorabilia Fair Floral Hall at Forest Park  Historic Everett sponsored a free fair at Floral Hall at Forest Park in Everett. Tables were available for groups, individuals, and organizations with a history to display. Groups and idividuals brought Everett area memorabilia, photos, and historic treasures to exhibit for the day. Special thanks to co-sponsors Everett Historical Commission and the Everett Office Of Neighborhoods.
February 14, 2004
1:00pm - 4:00pm
A Trip Down Memory Lane in Everett Everett Library Auditorium Annual Members meeting. Bring your sweetheart, bring your friends to see how the great old downtown has grown up over the years. Free chocolat treats. everett teacher and historian Jack O'Donnell shares memories and photos of Everett streetscapes.

October 25, 2003
11:00am and 2:00pm tours, Saturday
Evergreen Cemetary Tour Meets at entrance north of the main entrance off Broadway Ave.
Wear your walking shoes and learn about the colorful history of the people who precede us all. Space is limited so meet early. All members and the public are welcome.
November 5, 2003 7:00pm Envisioning the Everett Massacre
Film preview and benefit
2913 Colby Avenue
Tickets $20 - sponsored by the Everett Women's Film Festival
Call Everett Historic Theatre box office at 425-259-6766
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Remember this notorious event with filmmaker Denise Ohio's Verona: The Story of the Everett Massacre, a work in progress. Discussion following the film with Denise Ohio and local historians Margaret Riddle and David Dilgard from the Everett Public Library.
October 15, 2003
7:00pm
History of the Everett Waterfront 410 14th Street, Everett David Dilgard, Everett City Historian, will present a mesmerizing slide show depicting the history of Evererr's waterfront, complete with all the fascinating details as only he can tell them. This sure to be an entertaining and educational evening. Bring a friend!
August 23, 2003
10:00am - 12:00pm
Bayside Neighborhood Walking Tour Starts at 2320 Rucker Avenue
An outdoor walking tour featured Bayside neighborhood historical homes in north Everett, on Rucker and Grand Avenues between 19th and 24th Streets. The tour ends at the Hartley House at 2320 Rucker Avenue for an interior tour of the mansion. Sponsored by Bayside Neighborhood.
July 24, 2003
7:00pm
Downtown Everett's Historic Buildings Meet at the corner of Hewitt Avenue & Rucker Avenue Discover the history and architecture of downtown Everett and learn of the early building booms which put this city on the map. Bring your walking shoes, the tour lasts 2 hours.
August 2, 2003
2:00pm
Historic Lowell Neighborhood Trolley Tour Starts at Lowell Community Park Historic places with markers show the way for those who enjoy a short walk through the old township or ride the old trolley with naration that brings the past to life. Historic displays at the Lowell Community Church. Sponsored by Historic Everett and the Lowell Civic Association.
May 28, 2003
7:30pm
One of Ours: Young Scoop Jackson Everett Library Auditorium Video presentation
February 25, 2003
1:00pm
1st Annual Members Meeting  Everett Library Auditorium Vote on Bylaws and Board of Directors
 January 19, 2003
1:00pm
 Is My House Historic?   Everett Library Auditorium  
Find out about your home and it's history.

 October 26, 2002
11:00am and 2:00pm tours
 Famous Folks & Ancient Trees  Evergreen Cemetery on Broadway  
 May 16, 2002
1:00pm
Preserving Our Sense of Place:
Historic Preservation Victories in Everett
  Everett Library Auditorium  


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