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Issaquah Valley Trolley to Cease Operations
IHM to cease Trolley operations due to an increase in program expenses.
June Brides
June 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
Henry 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
Ole 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
David Edmonds was a successful and dedicated Mine Superintendent who went missing in May 1900.
Bob Gray and the Church Without a Church
Bob 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”
While 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
In 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
Thanks 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!
