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Issaquah Valley Trolley to Cease Operations
November 3, 2020 in Blog /by IssqEricaIHM to cease Trolley operations due to an increase in program expenses.
June Brides
July 25, 2020 in Blog /by IssqEricaJune has traditionally been a popular month for weddings. In this post, we take a look at the wedding gowns of three different eras of June brides.
Henry Smith & the Ill-fated Gilman Hotel
July 25, 2020 in Blog /by IssqEricaHenry Smith wanted to be a hotelier, but the universe had other ideas. Read about two different Gilman Hotels that he operated, circa 1900.
The Tale of Ole Bergen
July 25, 2020 in Blog /by IssqEricaOle Bergen was a long-time Issaquqah resident and coal-miner who had a relaxed view of local laws. Read more about this colorful character in Issaquah’s past.
David Edmonds
July 25, 2020 in Blog /by IssqEricaDavid Edmonds was a successful and dedicated Mine Superintendent who went missing in May 1900.
Bob Gray and the Church Without a Church
July 10, 2020 in Blog, Oral History /by IssqEricaBob Gray, who passed away on May 31, 2020, was a remarkable man whose work withe the Pine Lake Presbyterian Church gave us the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank and Issaquah Community Services.
Issaquah’s “Lady Mayors”
June 9, 2020 in Blog, Featured, People /by IssqEricaWhile Issaquah’s first woman mayor was referred to disparagingly as a “lady mayor,” she set a precedent for other women who would run for — and attain — the office of mayor.
Issaquah History Museums Reopen to the Public
June 3, 2020 in Blog /by IssqEricaIn March of 2020, the Issaquah History Museums closed their doors due to the risk of the COVID-19 pandemic to visitors, volunteers, and staff. Now that Washington State is beginning to slowly reopen, we’re looking forward to welcoming visitors back to the Gilman Town Hall and Issaquah Depot Museum. You can purchased a timed entry […]
Quarantine Baking: Vintage Recipe Edition
April 29, 2020 in Blog /by IssqEricaThanks to the quarantine, you, like our archivist, may now have some time to try out some of Issaquah’s vintage recipes. Click here to try out Vic’s Cream Muffins!
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Gilman Town Hall
165 SE Andrews Street
(425) 392-3500
Issaquah Depot Museum
78 First Avenue NE
Issaquah Valley Trolley
78 First Avenue NE