Issaquah Depot Rental
Looking for someplace special to hold your event? The historic setting and rustic charm of the Depot’s Freight Room, conveniently located in the heart of Issaquah’s Olde Town, might just be the ticket!
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Renters have found it to be the perfect locale for everything from birthdays, showers, reunions, rehearsal dinners, and celebrations of life to performances, open mic nights, team meetings, classes, conferences, and community events.
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Situated on the south end of the Issaquah Depot Museum, the Freight Room boasts original wood flooring, and if you look carefully at the interior walls, you can see the lumber stamp “Geo. W. Tibbetts & Co. Squak Valley W.T.” Both remnants of its original 1889 construction. The room also features a mural depicting the town’s early history along with several artifacts and other pictorial history on display.
Facility Information
Our rental space, the Freight Room, is well lit with good acoustics and can accommodate up 60 people in theatre-style seating, or up to 48 people at tables, with space left over for a buffet table, etc. A small kitchenette equipped with sink, mini-refrigerator and microwave are also provided for your use. The facility can accommodate catered functions. We also have a large screen and projector for displaying pictures, videos, or presentations.
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You are encouraged to view the facilities before making a reservation; the Depot is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 3pm. Or call or email us to find a time that works for you.
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The Depot is located at 78 First Avenue NW. The Depot is within walking distance of a variety of local restaurants, shops, library, community center, and the Historical Society’s second facility, the Gilman Town Hall Museum. Both a convenient parking lot and on-street parking are nearby.
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Family, Community, and Company Events
Birthday and holiday parties, cultural events, wedding bridal showers and rehearsal dinners, milestone celebrations, reunions, performances, company meetings and conferences are just some of the uses of the Freight Room.
Rates
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Weekdays (Monday-Thursday) are $85/hour; Weekends (Friday-Sunday) are $110/hour.
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Small nonprofits and charities may qualify for the lower rates of $40/hour and $50/hour, respectively.
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There is a 3 hour minimum that must include the renter's set up and clean up time.​
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A security deposit of $300 is also required at the time of payment. This deposit is fully refundable if the space is left clean and no damage has occurred.
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Rates are subject to change.
Making a Reservation
Complete the Reservation Inquiry form to the right and we will contact you to follow up.
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If you have and questions and would like to speak with someone before making a reservation inquire, contact us by email at rentals@issaquahhistory.org