HERITAGE REFLECTOR Spring 2016 Volume XVI Issue 1 Vision To be a destination heritage The Hands, Feet & Heart of EHC museum and research facility that enhances Thank You Volunteers! community identity through the preservation and For most nonprofit and it was her drive stewardship of the organizations, volunteers are and commitment Eastside’s history. the momentum and power that led to the that moves the organization creation of Eastside forward. This is certainly the Heritage Center in Mission case for Eastside Heritage 2001. Karen has To steward Eastside History Center. With a staff of only continued to be the by actively collecting, four, volunteers and board guardian of EHC’s preserving, and interpreting members are fundamental to vision to have a documents and artifacts, our success and growth. state-of-the-art Tim Johnson and Kim Radcliffe at the Benefit Dinner. and by promoting public heritage facility in There are three individuals anyone can remember! She has involvement in, and Bellevue, and she has whose passion for EHC and also given a significant appreciation of, this diligently worked behind the years of support we would amount of time in support of heritage through scenes with so many vital like to honor as they the Winters House, ensuring educational programming functions that keep the transition off the Board, but that it stays open to the and community outreach. organization running. continue to dedicate their public. Karen has also served In this time and energy. In addition as the Chair of the Board to her early Development Committee, Karen Klett support helping us to grow our Board Issue Karen’s passion for with grant and engage our Endorsers. Recent Accessions…..…….…...2 preserving the writing and In recognition of Karen’s many Wish List………………..………….…3 history of this preparing years of service, EHC is Collection Corner……………….3 community started newsletters, dedicating its Volunteer of the Presidents Message.…….….. 4 long before EHC Karen has Year Award in her name, so Benefit Dinner………….………...5 was a reality. Her served as that future generations of Programs………………...... 6 involvement dates EHC’s volunteers and the community Volunteer Corner………………..7 back to the earliest Volunteer at large may remember her EHC Membership ...... 7 days of the Bellevue Karen Klett & Mary Ellen Piro Coordinator astounding contributions. Historical Society, longer than Continued on pg. 2… Spring 2016 HERITAGE REFLECTOR P age 2 ...cont.. from pg. 1 with no complaints, loading also EHC’s ‘Mr. Fix It’ for Committee, and his Kim Radcliffe box after box! everything mechanical. We knowledge of all things Kim’s presence has been a would not have a working antique and collectible has Kim continues to inspire us guiding light at EHC since water pump or canning been invaluable to our all with her creative ideas she joined the Board in 2007. machine if not for him! collections efforts. and passion for EHC’s Her genuine care for the mission. Tim served 10 years on the It is impossible to capture in people who make up EHC can EHC board, and it is this one newsletter story all of be felt at all times. In her first Tim Johnson through his leadership that Karen, Kim and Tim’s year on the Board, she jumped Fondly referred to as ‘the we have included a Youth contributions to EHC, but we in feet first, helping with the man with the truck,’ Tim is Board Member position. hope to have offered a glimpse Strawberry Festival as it imperative to our ability to Tim continues in his role as into their years of moved to Crossroads Park. serve the community through Chair of the Programs commitment to steward Kim has dedicated a great public programming. Rain or Eastside history. We are so deal of time assisting with the shine, you can always count grateful to each of them! community outreach events on Tim to be there for the that demonstrate EHC’s more strenuous loading, and Recent mission for sharing the at times dirty jobs. For years history of the Eastside. From he has hauled our heritage the Strawberry Festival, to programming activities to Accessions hands-on history activities at Kelsey Creek Farm and Thank you for your donations to the collection: the Fraser Cabin and KidsQuest Children’s KidsQuest Children’s Museum, and he was there Lyn Balint – Edison Museum, hosting the Winters for every step of our phonograph, small home collections storage move. House, and being our electronics, chairs, toys, constant presence at the Tim is also the first to materials used by the Crossroads Farmers Market, volunteer to help with Nelson-Dundee family. her program support has been exhibit installations - from Jeanne Arnold – Vietnam invaluable. the Smithsonian Journey GI letter to Bellevue girl. Kim served as Board Stories to Living in Style at George Bean – Eastside President for three years, and Bellevue Square or newspapers & magazines featuring his work. shepherded EHC’s Redmond’s Centennial professional standards exhibit at the Town Center, Lillian Ziegler – 2005 growth by updating our not to mention annual Redmond Bicycle Derby Above: Thomas Edison Standard Phonograph, photos. c. 1903. This is an exciting addition to our Board policies. She has been displays at Crossroads collection, as it is our only phonograph with instrumental in the planning Shopping Center and the Jane Morton – Bellevue an intact horn. #2016.008.006 and success of our annual Mini-Museum at the High School jacket, sweatshirt, toys from the Carol Whipple – Materials Heritage Benefit Dinner for Strawberry Festival. With 1970’s/1980’s. on Northup properties. the past 8 years, and she took his love of classic cars, Tim Susan Treharne – Joel Evans a leading role in the Catalyst has also coordinated the Sharon Linton – Bellevue First Congregational scrapbook, related to fundraising program that Classic Auto Show at the Church program, Christmas Bellevue Boys Club activities. EHC recently completed Strawberry Festival each Eve service. City of Bellevue – “Clearly through 501 Commons. year. Scotty Arnowitz – Photos Bellevue” framed print, 1970’s Not afraid to get her hands Over the years Tim’s of 2015 downtown Bellevue photos of the Mercer Slough. dirty, Kim is a core member of creativity for heritage construction and Rosalie Whyel – “Samantha” development. the collections team, and was educational programming American Girl doll. part of the group that moved has blossomed. He single Stu Vander Hoek – Joanne Matsumura – Delkin our entire collection of handedly built our Welcome to Old Bellevue Bulb Farm letter. sign. 60,000+ artifacts to our new interactive chicken coop and Richard Sherrill – Roller storage facility in Totem Lake. Miss Daisy Belle, our Jane Paige – 1950’s toys and Skates, used at the Vasa Park She spent countless hours imitation milking cow. He is misc. documents. rink, c. 1946. Page 3 HERITAGE REFLECTOR Spring 2016 Collections Corner

Sarah Frederick Collections Manager International High School Lowering of Lake senior, Jessica Jacobs. Washington Project Exhibits Jessica’s internship will be County-wide planning for Our newest exhibit at the culminating with an exhibit the centennial celebration of Winters House is Scouting at Crossroads Mall, to be the opening of the Hiram M. on the Eastside. Girl Scouts, installed the week of April Chittenden Locks and the Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls, 24 and remain up until May Lowering of Lake and Indian Guides are only a 13. Her exhibit will compare Washington is underway. few of the scouting groups the Eastside immigration Eastside Heritage Center is that had (and continue to experience of the first part of excited to be part of the have) an active presence on the twentieth century with steering committee for the living and working around the the Eastside. Kirkland was the contemporary Making the Cut group. On lake. Watch our Facebook home to one of the earliest immigration experience. July 4, 1917 the Locks page and website for exciting Cub Scout packs in the officially opened, connecting announcements about While Michelle has been country, started in 1923. This Lake Washington and Lake upcoming centennial events. interning at EHC, she has exhibit will be up until Union to Puget Sound. As If you are interested in getting completed a variety of mid-May. part of the construction of involved with this project or projects, including the Ship Canal, Lake would like more information, developing a Washington was lowered to please contact EHC’s second catalog be level with Lake Union. Collection Manager, Sarah of 33 Lake Washington dropped Frederick at interviews up to 8.8 feet in places, collections@eastsideheritagec from the EHC seriously impacting those enter.org or 425-450-1049. Oral History collection (watch for it Wish List on our website EHC is seeking the following donations: and in our finding aids For Care of the Collection - Lake Hills Roller Rink or Skate King photos or soon), - HEPA vacuum for ephemera. digitizing cleaning artifacts. Above: Girl Scouts Michele and JoEllyn Gilman and Boy scrapbooks from -Materials from the Scout, Steve Pederson, and Cub Scout, Doug Hendel, - Rolling garment rack to Crossroads and Eastgate receive materials from Mrs. Harold Klein on how to the Bellevue use when processing or prevent heart disease. In February 1966, Bellevue Chamber of neighborhoods, any era. Scouts helped to spread the word about the repairing textiles. For use in the office Washington State Heart Association as part of a Commerce - Chest freezer for treating community service project. 2006.046.001, excerpt. collection, and isolating artifacts. - Android or Windows cataloging artifacts, tablet for use in off-site Internships - Archival scrapbooks, at storage and at events. inventorying boxes and least 14” x 14” x 3” in size. Springtime is one of our assisting with exhibit and - Self-healing (PVC) cutting For the Collection busiest times of the year in event prep. mat for producing labels for regard to interns and student - Materials from 1910-1920 exhibit and outreach Both students have been a volunteers. For the 2015-2016 related to lowering of Lake activities. huge help this year. We wish Washington and Eastside schoolyear, our collections - 2 Desktop Computers them well after graduation communities affected. department worked with (2010 or newer) for use by and hope they continue on Interlake High School senior, - Issues of the Overlake EHC Volunteers. into the museum world! Michelle Wen, and Outlook newspaper. Spring 2016 HERITAGE REFLECTOR Page 4

Eastside Heritage Center President’s Message

Board of Trustees Current board member, Betina Finley Sherry Grindeland Trisha Nerney, engaged on-air President Secretary personality Pat O’Day from Brittany Barker Ross McIvor Seattle’s KJR 950, to be our 1st Vice President Treasurer guest speaker, and entertain Stu Vander Hoek Justin Merriman guests with his personal 2nd Vice President Trustee Rep to Exec Cmte Betina Finley stories of Bellevue’s Concert Rick Carlson Anne Pickering Morisseau Board President West, which set the platform Don Davidson Michael Nesteroff Thank you to those who for today’s concert industry. Rebecca Jancic Jan Van Blaricom joined us at the Eastside Michael Nesteroff Alissa Liu, Youth Trustee As Bellevue and the whole Heritage Benefit Dinner! Our Eastside grows, now more event is only as successful as Staff than ever our area begs to those who attend, contribute have a physical location that Heather Trescases Sarah Frederick and return each year. This Collections Manager tells the stories of our Executive Director year’s Benefit Dinner was our Jane Morton Lexi Roberts pioneers, connects us to our best yet, with record- Education Coordinator Marketing & Special Events Mgr. present businesses and breaking attendance and residents, and inspires future contributions. Endorsers generations of Eastsiders. What would our local map Bob & Clodagh Ash Sarah Langton Colin Radford Our annual dinner allows Margot Blacker Pamela Lee Daphne Schneider EHC the opportunity to look like without PACCAR, George Brace Ken Johnson David Schooler share with the community a T-Mobile, Microsoft, Costco, Mike Creighton Leslie Lloyd Karl Thunemann Intelius, Coinstar, Eddie Jean Floten Doreen Marchione John Valaas glimpse of the many items Kemper Freeman, Jr. Dan McDonald Janice & DP we have in storage, reflecting Bauer, Valve, Kemper Stacey Graven Louise Miller Van Blaricom our history and growing Development, ModPizza? Jerry Henry Rose Nohara Bob Wallace collection. This highly-talented sector of Ross Hunter Bob Nuber Scott Wallace our state – of our country - Tom Ikeda Ron Sher Rosalie Whyel Without the generous Carol James Lee Springgate inspires innovative, successful support of our wonderful Fred Jarrett Bill Ptacek businesses – and those are sponsors and table captains just a few of the many. Charter/Founding Members we could not put this event on. A special shout-out to Sharing these valuable Brad Best Rosemary Kramer Bob & Pat Sandbo John Betrozoff Bill Lagen Victor Scheffer them! Furthermore, our histories and artifacts shines a C.Keith Birkenfeld Charles Le Warne Daphne Schneider dedicated staff: Heather, light on the path ahead for the Richard & Margot Anne Long Dick & Susan Lexi, Sarah and Jane, made next generation of Eastside Blacker Jim & Pat Loughran Schwasnick leaders! Charles Bovee Karen & Duke Barbara Sharpe this year a record success. Dianna Broadie Luetjen Nancy Slote Additional gratitude goes to If that excites you as much as Mardy Call Louis & Patty Marsh W. & V. Thompson our many volunteers who John Cannon Beatrice Mathewson Karl Thunemann it does me, then reach out and Karyl Dean Philip Maxeiner Iris Tocher donated hours making connect with us. We Steve & Kathy Dennis Lee Maxwell D.P. & Jan centerpieces, stuffing welcome your involvement – Phil Duryee John McClelland Van Blaricom nametag badges, setting up Phyllis Fenwick Rosa McDonald Stuart Vander Hoek whether it’s joining our historical displays, checking Diana Ford Louise Miller Libby Walgamott board, sharing your personal Peter Gulick Alex Modelski John Walker in guests…the list goes on! history story with us, Birgit Hansen Charles Morgan Doug & Patti Ward donating photos, artifacts, or Peggy Hansen Bob Neir James & Gwen Our recently retired board Bob Hennig Phil & Shelley Noble Warren member, Tim Johnson, built property. Thomas K. Hitzroth C. & W. O’ Donell Robert & Barbara the Bel-Vue Theater replica Helen Johnson Arnold Olson Welsh Thank you for making our Karen Klett Sally Polk Rosalie Whyel sign that graced the entrance special Eastside heritage a Suzanne & Tom Connie Reed Marcy Williams to our event. Thank you! part of your generous giving! Knauss Betty Ann Rizk Page 5 HERITAGE REFLECTOR Spring 2016

A warm thank you to all those who supported the 9th Annual Heritage Benefit Dinner on March 2, 2016 at the Meydenbauer Center. Your generosity raised over $105,000 towards the stewardship of Eastside history. 2016 Heritage Benefit Dinner Sponsors WINE generously underwritten by History Maker: CHATEAU STE MICHELLE & DOMAINE STE MICHELLE TIM & EDIE JOHNSON

PARKING generously underwritten by

PETERSON, RUSSELL, KELLY PLLC VANDER HOEK CORPORATION

Heritage Stewards:

Homesteaders:

BILL & NANCY WAY THE BELLEVUE CLUB GLY CONSTRUCTION PUGET SOUND ENERGY SU DEVELOPMENT

Pioneers: Anne Morisseau Brazen Sotheby’s International Realty Baylis Architects BECU D.P. & Janice Van Blaricom Mike Nesteroff & Kimm Viebrock The Spring District The evening included a silent auction, heritage displays, and a live program. Wallace Properties To see photos from the event visit: www.teamphotogenic.com/26661 Spring 2016 HERITAGE REFLECTOR Page 6 Spring Eastside Heritage Center’s Bellevue Programs Strawberry Festival

HANDS-ON HISTORY: Dates & Times: Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:00AM-8:00PM Sunday, June 26, 2016 10:00AM-6:00PM

EASTSIDE FARM LIFE Location: Crossroads Park Date & Time: Thursday, April 21, 2016 NE 8th & 164th Ave NE, Bellevue

5:00-8:00PM Join Eastside Heritage Center for the Annual Bellevue Strawberry Location: KidsQuest Children’s Museum Festival, presented by BECU. This fun filled event will feature live entertainment from the main stage, food for all tastes, vendor 4091 Factoria Square Mall SE, Bellevue, 98006 booths, hands-on history displays, a family fun area with carnival Admission: $1.00 games, pony rides and more! The Festival also features a touch-a- Experience farming history with the use of a corn shelling truck and vintage jeep show on Saturday, a classic auto show on machine and corn grinders. You will also have a chance to Sunday and of course fresh strawberry shortcake! collect eggs from a chicken coop, weigh them, and see how Free parking and shuttles from Highland Middle School and much they were worth in the late 1880s. What could you buy Interlake High School. with a dozen eggs?

Presented in partnership with KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Get Involved! Sponsor RASER ABIN Sponsorships range from $250 to $4,000 and will provide your F C company with valuable exposure, while supporting this ERITAGE ROGRAMS community event and EHC. H P Volunteer Date & Time: Third Saturdays May through Sept. To help with every aspect of the Festival. Each volunteer receives 11:00AM-3:00PM a t-shirt and complimentary strawberry shortcake. Special Event: Sheep Shearing, Saturday, April 30 Have a Vendor Booth 11:00AM-4:00PM To reach the community with your goods and services. Location: Kelsey Creek Farm Park Enter your Classic Car 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue, 98005 Participate in the annual Classic Auto Show, with prizes for Eastside Heritage Center’s Fraser Cabin Heritage Programming Owner’s Choice, Youth’s Choice, Best Un-Restored Original, kicks off at the Kelsey Creek Farm Sheep Shearing event, where Oldest at Show, and more! visitors can enjoy sheep shearing demos, tractor-pull hay rides, pony rides and more! To get involved: Contact 425-450-1049 or email [email protected] At the historic 1888 Fraser Cabin, Eastside Heritage Center staff and volunteers will be presenting activities and interpreting the www.BellevueStrawberryFestival.org cabin that was built by the Fraser family over 100 years ago! Activities include agriculture, dairy, household tasks, log cabin construction, games and a scavenger hunt. Presented by:

Presented in partnership with Bellevue Parks & Community Services. Page 7 HERITAGE REFLECTOR Spring 2016

Eastside Heritage Center MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Volunteer Corner MEMBERSHIP LEVEL: □ Benefactor $1000 □ Contributor $100 Volunteers are not paid - not because they are worthless, but because they □ Steward $500 □ Family $40 are PRICELESS. - Anonymous □ Supporter $250 □ Individual $25 The Crossroads Farmers □ Organization $100 □ Student $15 Karen Klett Enroll me as: □ New Member □ Membership Renewal □ Gift Volunteer Coordinator Market starts in June and is a wonderful opportunity to ______Yes, spring is here, and that meet people and share the MEMBER’S NAME means our Summer-Volunteer EHC story. The Market is ______-Intensive season is coming!! every Tuesday from ADDRESS 12:00pm-6:00pm at This is our time to SHINE in ______the community, as we present Crossroads Shopping CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE numerous programs from Center, June through ______April through October. Here September. EHC has a PHONE are some opportunities for booth once a month. ______you to participate in: EMAIL The STRAWBERRY

Saturdays at Fraser Cabin FESTIVAL at Crossroads This membership is a gift from: begins with Sheep Shearing Park is June 25 & 26 this ______on April 30th and continues year. Talk about FUN – this PAYMENT INFORMATION: □ Check (make checks payable to the Eastside Heritage Center) on the third Saturday of the is it! Lots and lots of □ Credit Card month until Farm Fair on opportunities for both □ Visa □ Master Card □ American Express October 1st. You can help any adults and kids! Jobs include, manning the ______of these days from 11:00am – NAME ON CARD 3:00pm, and 11:00am-4:00pm Strawberry Shortcake ______on Sheep Shearing and Farm booth, answering questions CARD # Fair. at the information booth ______and helping to run the EXP. DATE V-CODE (last 3 digits on back) Family Fun Area. Additional Contribution: ______Total Enclosed: ______So bring your PRICELESS talents, and love of Eastside □ My company will MATCH my gift. Company Name: ______history to any of these

events and help us SHINE The Eastside Heritage Center is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization.

this summer. Contact: PLEASE MAIL THIS FORM AND PAYMENT TO: karenklett Eastside Heritage Center Phone: 425-450-1049 Above: The Historic 1888 Fraser @eastsideheritagecenter.org P.O. Box 40535 Fax: 425-450-1050 Cabin at Kelsey Creek Farm. Bellevue, WA 98015 www.EastsideHeritageCenter.org

All Eastside Heritage Center Members receive: Supporter - $250 - Membership Card Receives Organization benefits, plus: - Quarterly Newsletter with historical features and program updates Historic photo reproduction - Invitations to exhibits and programs Organization (schools, scout troops, etc) - $100 Receives Contributor benefits, plus: - 10% discount on books and gift shop items Discounts on Treasure Box rentals, field trips and classroom presentations CATEGORIES: Benefactor - $1,000 Contributor - $100 Receives Steward Benefits, plus: Additional benefits include: Honored at Annual Event Access to Archives fee waived Steward - $500 Family - $40 Receives Supporter benefits, plus: Individual - $25 Special publication Student (under 18 years of age) - $15 Curator’s Tour of the collection EASTSIDE HERITAGE CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 40535, Bellevue, WA 98015 Tel: 425-450-1049 Fax: 425-450-1050 E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.eastsideheritagecenter.org

McDOWELL HOUSE (EHC Administrative Offices) Visiting Address: 11660 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 Tel: 425-450-1049

WINTERS HOUSE (National Historic Site and EHC Research Services) Visiting Address: 2102 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue, WA 98004 Tel: 425-452-2752 Hours of Operation: EHC Research Office Hours Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Winters House Public Visiting Hours: Tuesdays 10:00 AM-4:00 PM & Saturdays 10:00 AM-2:00 PM ; Closed Sun-Mon, Wed-Fri

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