The society's bi-monthly meetings are open to the public! Join us as we
review a different aspects as local history at each meeting as told by people
who remember! The meetings start at 7pm at the Historic Railroad Depot,
and last an hour to an hour and a half.
Tuesday,
February 13th
Ferry Tales
Norman Blye will join us for Ferry Tales: A History of Lake Washington
Ferry Service.
Ferries ran on the lake from the 1880s until the Mercer Island Bridge
opened in 1940. During the 1920s and 1930s, Norman’s parents worked on the
ferries. Norman will share both the funny and tragic stories of ferry
operations on the lake.
Tuesday,
April 10th
History of the Issaquah Fish
Hatchery
A presentation by Steve Bell, who will be telling us more about the
history of the Fish Hatchery, and about it's current and future plans.
There will also be some photos and hatchery artifacts there for people to
look at.
Tuesday,
June 11th
History of the Gilman Water
Company and History of the Fire Plug
Presenter: Eric
Erickson, historian for the Pacific Northwest Section of the American
Water Works.
The Gilman Water Company founded in 1888 was Issaquah's
first water system. Hear about its founders, early water rates,
franchises, the Town of Issaquah's acquisition of the system and its water
supply.
In
addition the history of the fire plug from 1800 to present times will be
included in the program. Hear how the steam engine brought about the
development of fire hydrants to support fire fighting efforts by fire
departments. See a replica of the first fire plug, early fire hydrants and
improvements included in modern hydrants.
Tuesday, August 13th
Milwaukee-Everett Branch: Its
People
Bill Walker of
the Milwaukee Road Project, came to speak about the creation of their
second video.
Tuesday, October 8th
Issaquah Historical Society
30th Birthday
We're
celebrating the 30th birthday of the Issaquah Historical Society with
cake, photos, and presentations on some of our projects over the years.
Tuesday, December 10th
Historic Postcards
Collector Jean
Roth will give a presentation on the significance of historic postcards,
and will share some items from her collection.
Other Events of Interest
Saturday, March 30, 2002, 11:00a-3:00p at the Depot Museum Telegraph Demonstration: Frank Remington will demonstrate the use of the
telegraph and will share some of his telegraph equipment.
On Sunday, April 7, the Willowbridge Antiques Show & Sale will be held
at the Pickering Barn from 9 AM to 5 PM. Organizers of this antique show
will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Issaquah Historical
Society. So if you love antiques and want to support the IHS, be sure to check
it out!
On Saturday, April 13, Cathy Fulton of Capturing Memories will lead a
half-day Memoir-Writing Workshop on Life Timelines at the Issaquah Depot
from 9 AM to 1 PM. This workshop will help you see your whole life composed on a
time-line. It will also provide you with enough story material to keep you
writing for a long time. Registration cost is $15 for IHS members and $20 for
nonmembers. Space is limited, so register early. Call 425/392-3500 for more
information.
Save the date for Heritage Day on Saturday, August 17. This free
community festival will focus on what life was like in Issaquah 100 years ago.
Kids and adults alike will be able to split a cedar shingle, operate a pump car,
wash clothing with a washboard, and try their hand at making butter. Heritage
Day festivities will feature live music, and will take place at both the
Issaquah Depot and the Gilman Town Hall Museum.
