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  General Douglas MacArthur’s Controversial Seattle Centennial Visit

  While going through photographs housed in the Log House Museum collections, I was surprised to see photos of General Douglas MacArthur at the Centennial celebrations placing a wreath on the…

  April 22, 2017

• Our historical society seeks new executive director

  Employment opportunity: Executive Director Applications due at 5 p.m. Friday, May 19, 2017. For details, click here. ===== After four-plus years of leadership, Clay Eals steps down from post The…

  April 19, 2017

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  Farewell to Alki museum visionary Merrilee Hagen

  The longtime West Seattle resident who sparked acquisition of our historical society’s “Birthplace of Seattle” Log House Museum on Alki has died. Merrilee Ann Blackinton Hagen, a former board president…

  April 17, 2017

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  Homestead History Walk project begins!

  Seattle’s history is being preserved not only through the restoration efforts of the Alki Homestead but through a grant funded by 4Culture to develop a historic walking tour. This walking…

  April 9, 2017

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  VIDEO: Two city landmarks in the Junction!

  Campbell and Hamm buildings win unanimous board votes to become Junction’s first official landmarks Good news! The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board voted unanimously on April 5, 2017, to designate as…

  April 5, 2017