Pharmacist, Physician, Postmaster, Mayor – The Influential Gibson Brothers
From 1889 until their death, the contributions of these two brothers to their community boiled down to life, death, and connection!
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Page Saurs
Mar 286 min read
Uncovering their Legacy: Remarkable Women of Issaquah in the 1800s into the 1900s
Throughout Issaquah's history, there's never been a shortage of strong, notable women. Uncover a healer, bold leader, and two entrepreneurs.
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Paul Winterstein
Jan 254 min read
The Depot, the Station Agent, and Lanterns
Long before the street stop lights we know today, the movement of trains was partially governed by colorful lanterns.
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Paul Winterstein
Dec 30, 20236 min read
From the Director: A Year in Review and Anticipating the Future
Ok, not quite a full year, but the past 9 months at Issaquah History Museums have been fun and engaging
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Paul Winterstein
Dec 28, 20232 min read
The Original IHM History Hero: Greg Spranger
Neither the train Depot nor IHM itself may exist as we know them today if not for Greg's passion for preservation and gift of persuasion.
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Page Saurs
Dec 28, 20233 min read
Ruth Kees - A Treasured Natural Resource
The woman whose namesake tree and civic award embody Issaquah’s community spirit of environmental activism.
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Paul Winterstein
Dec 27, 20235 min read
Open House Re-Cap
Planned as an opportunity for the public to meet IHM staff and Board and learn about what is happening and how to get involved, it turned...
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Emily Lee
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Celebrating Your Voice: Membership Vote Results are In!
Dear IHM Members, The thrill of democracy is in the air, and we're excited to share the results of our recent membership vote with you!...
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Emily Lee
Sep 28, 20233 min read
Your Voice Matters: Voting Rights for IHM Members
Beyond the perks of price discounts and member-only events, IHM members also have the right to vote on certain important matters.
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Sep 19, 20231 min read
Trolley Report
COVID and costs shut the trolley down. Can it roll again?
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May 1, 20234 min read
Hello from our new Executive Director
To all of our members, dedicated volunteers, and supporters: Hello! My name is Paul Winterstein, and it’s a pleasure to greet you from...
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Kayla Boland
Oct 15, 20222 min read
Confronting the Past in the Quest for an Antiracist Future
By Kayla Boland, Community Engagement Manager at IHM In this first official segment of our “Confronting the Past” series, we examine the...
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Issaquah History Museum
Oct 15, 20221 min read
The Kobukata Family: A Story of Resilience
One family’s journey through immigration, Issaquah, internment, and beyond In the early 1900s, the Kobukata family—Makoto, Noye, and...
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Issaquah History Museum
Jun 1, 20223 min read
Bob Gray and the Church Without a Church
The death of Bob Gray was a reminder that Issaquah was once home to an unconventional church. The Pine Lake Presbyterian Church, where...
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