by Margaret Riddle Built in the winter of 1891-1892, the Swalwell Cottage is likely the oldest residence in Everett to have retained its original exterior design. It was one of the city’s first structures to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the recognition given for its connection […]
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HISTORY Longfellow School, 3715 Oakes Ave, built in 1911.The new school, designed by Wesley R. Hastings and built by R.B. McAdam, was erected for about $38,000. Its design reflected a subdued vernacular version of the popular Beaux Arts Classic style with symmetrically placed windows and a decorative cornice as part […]
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Everett Massacre at the foot of Hewitt Avenue in 1916, Historic Everett proudly announces the publication of our graphic novel. “Who’s your leader”, shouts Sheriff McRae at City Dock, to the Wobblies on the Verona. It was a grisly slice of history […]
Why Everett? New York City Our city was named at an 1890 dinner party in New York City. Charles Colby left his name on one of the most prominent streets in the new city. But his hungry son Everett Colby, just 15 years old, impressed the dinner guests with his appetite […]
Sunday April 19 from 2-4pm at the Port of Everett Waterfront Center in the Blue Heron Room. Maritime Historian Chuck Fowler will lead us on a visual presentation of Patrol and Rescue Boats in the Puget Sound with emphasis and updates on Everett and Snohomish. The Port of Everett will […]
The Everett Free Speech Fight of 1916 and how it lead to the Everett Massacre and Bloody Sunday. Join Guest Speaker David Dilgard, Historian November 2, 2014 at 2pm Everett Public Library Auditorium 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett Presented by Historic Everett
June 14th 12:00 Noon Evergreen Cemetery 4504 Broadway – Meet at North gate entrance $5 Members/ $10 Public Join Historic Everett as we guide you on a walking tour of the Historic Evergreen Cemetery. Led by board member and educator Gene Fosheim, we will visit the final resting place of […]
May 17th from 1:30- 3pm Bayside Bed & Breakfast 2201 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA Admission $5 Dessert will be served with coffee and tea Join Historic Everett and the Questers (those who enjoy antiques and history) La Conner Chapter, for a fun and educational afternoon featuring two great speakers. Jack […]
Join us for Snohomish County Green Drinks on Wednesday, April 9th, 5 – 7 p.m. at the beautiful, vintage Historic Everett Theatre! Originally built in 1901, the Historic Everett Theatre is the oldest operating theatre in the state of Washington. In 1995 the Everett Theatre Society was formed as a […]
Please join Historic Everett for our Annual Membership Meeting on Sunday, February 16, 2014 from 2:00-4:00pm., in the Auditorium of the Everett Public Library. We will be electing new Board Members and voting for President, Vice President and Treasurer. We’ll have an update on the Everett Museum of History and […]