The Redmond Recorder

REDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

JUNE 2017 VOL. 17 NO. 6

Every town has a history. Discover ours.

Celebrate Summer with the Society

Society members picnicking at Perrigo Park, 2016

Join the Redmond Historical

Society for Saturday Market,
the Annual Potluck Picnic,
and the Derby Days Parade.
See inside for details.

The May 20th launch of the

Steps in Time Historical
Walking Tour mobile app
was a smashing success!
See story on p. 6.

David and Julianne Rossiter

at Derby Days 2016

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Joe Townsend President
Mary I. Hanson Senior Vice President
John Oftebro Vice President Finance
Vacant Vice President Collections
Vacant Secretary
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Judith Simpson
Steve Johnson
Sharon Brocker
Indira Krishnaswami
Hank Myers
Debra Pelletier
MANAGER, ADMINISTRATION
AND ARCHIVES Halee Turner
ATTORNEY Charles Diesen
Our finances are public record and may
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Society News
Redmond Saturday Market is in full
swing! While youre browsing the
crafts, flowers, and summer produce,
stop by and see us! Well be there
on June 3, and every first Saturday
through October:
July 1, 2017 August 5, 2017
September 2, 2017 October 7, 2017
Better yet, sign up for a two-hour
shift. Its a great opportunity to visit
with old friends and make new ones.
Contact the Society office: info@
redmondhistoricalsociety.org or call
425-885-2919.
Coldwell Banker
Bain real estate
broker Bliss Ong
has formed a unique partnership
with the Redmond Historical Society
in an effort to help raise money for
the Society. Coldwell Banker Bain
will give 10% back to support the
Redmond Historical Society when you
or someone you refer is looking to buy
or sell property. Coldwell Banker Bain
established its Community Partnership
program as a way for the company
and its brokers to give back to the
organizations that are committed to
the welfare of our communities, For
more information, contact Bliss Ong
at 425.445.8006, or call the Society
Office at 425.885.2919.
 Presidents Notebook

Society Announces 2017 History Hero

By Joe Townsend

The Redmond Justin has been very helpful

Historical whenever we needed access to
Society is the space. He also readily agreed
pleased to to certain interior storage features.
honor Justin He has also been quick to inform
Miniken as the us of break-ins at adjoining
Societys 2017 spaces.
History Hero.
The Award will
be presented
at the Societys Annual Potluck
Picnic to be held at Perrigo Park,
June 10, 2017 (see related article
in this newsletter).

As a Maintenance Supervisor in
the Redmond Parks & Recreation
Department, Justin has been
very helpful and beneficial to the Justin Miniken
Society.

Justin was instrumental in the
City of Redmonds decision to
provide dry, secure storage space
to the Society when we were
asked to vacate our long-held
space in a local barn. When the
Parks Director was arranging
space in a metal container, it
was Justin who had a better
idea; he proposed making space
available in a building at the Citys
undeveloped Martin Park. Once
the proposal was accepted by
all parties, Justin took charge of
preparing the building for our use.
Justin then helped to facilitate our
move.
Justin was also very helpful in the
final construction of the Naomi
J. Hardy Commemorative at
Redmonds OLeary Park. Justin
made suggestions for improved
security and non-destructive
fastening of the signage.
The resulting installation was
professionally conducted and
looks great.
Justin Miniken, a true History
Hero. Justin, thank you for your
thoughtful assistance to the
Redmond Historical Society.

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 Society News
Annual Picnic and Potluck at
Perrigo Park
Join us on the second Saturday
this month for our annual tradition
of friends and great food (potluck!)
at Redmonds Perrigo Park. All
are invited. We use this occasion
to honor our volunteers, as well
as this years History Hero award
recipient, Justin Miniken.
Address: 9011 196 Avenue NE,
Redmond, WA
Date: Saturday, June 10, 2017
Time: 11 am to 1 pm
Directions: Take 520 East into
Redmond. As 520 turns into
Avondale Road, take a right at the
stoplight on Union Hill Road. Go
East approximately 1.5 miles on
Union Hill Road, then turn left on
196th Ave NE. Follow for 1/2 mile
and Perrigo Park is on the left.
Click here for a map.

Tom Hansen, Pierre Bruneau Judith Simpson Chris Swanson

Get Ready for Derby Days!

Redmond Derby Days celebrates
its 77th anniversary on July 7 and
8, 2017, The Society participates
in the parade with a classic school
bus and vintage fire engine. If you
want to ride in the parade, or help
carry the banner, email the office
info@redmondhistoricalsociety.org
or call 425-885-2919.
Aarthy Wilby and family

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Lodging House
We know it only as Lodging House. If
it had another name in its early years,
it has not come down to us. In size,
it was 1,000 square feet smaller than
both the first Hotel Walther and the
second Hotel Walther (Grand Central
Hotel after 1916), and nearly 600
square feet smaller than the Hotel
Redmondits only competitors during
the structures use for lodging.
We know from the Sanborn fire
insurance map of 1908 that the
Lodging House was two stories, with
a small addition on the south side for
a dining room. It housed a saloon on
the first floor and boarding rooms on
the second floor. There is no record
of how many rooms were available
for boarders. In its construction as a
modest wood frame building with a
false front faade, it was very typical
of many other buildings of that time.
It had a hand-dug cellar about 5 feet
by 4 feet that was alleged to have
been used for storing beer before or
during Prohibition. The cellar, once
accessible by a trap door from inside
the building, can only be seen from the
outside today, though it is no longer
accessible.
Leary Street looking south. Lodging House is on the far right.
Photo courtesy of the Eastside Heritage Center.
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Local History
By Tom Hitzroth
In 1900 the Lodging House property
was owned by Mary Adair. The 1905
records show the property was owned
by Marada Stitham. During World War
I, John Martin owned the property
and the restaurant that was located
on the first floor. In 1925, the property
was owned by Harmony Lodge #60
F & AM, who met in the upstairs with
other social events held on the main
floor. In 1931, Clarence Pope was the
owner and ran Popes Hardware there
until 1944. It then became Neslunds
Hardware, operating until 1969. More
recently, Lodging House featured
Gerkes Ski & Cycle, and today, Edge
and Spoke.
Although Lodging House has
undergone many exterior and interior
changes in its 114-year history, it
remains a rare surviving example of a
building of this type and an important
reminder of the citys early commercial
development. Brian Venable, owner
of Edge and Spoke, continues to care
for the building and honor its historical
legacy to the community.
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Redmond Walking Tour Launch

'Steps in Time' a Huge Success
By Pamela Hanes
An event like Steps in Time cant City of Redmond - a special thank
happen without the help and support you to Kim Dietz, Senior Planner,
of many people, organizations for championing our project with
and businesses throughout the the city and participating during the
community. Read the article on the day and Rachel Van Winkle, Deputy
Steps in Time event in the Redmond Parks Director, for moving our permit
Reporter. through the city channels smoothly.
We would like to thank: A Masquerade Costume - saw our
vision and most generously provided
Go Redmond - their grant provided
the costume rentals free for all our
the funding to revive and host the
volunteers for the festivities. We are
Historical Walking Tour app, hold
lucky to have this kind of support
the Steps in Time launch event,
from a shop right here in Redmond.
and market the app throughout the
The costumes really made the event
year, encouraging people to explore
special.
walkable Redmond for exercise,
recreation and learning. Business Partners - local
businesses offering support and
Friends of the Redmond Library
specials for the day included:
- Provided funding for our two
Bartell Drugs, Costco Wholesale,
engaging presentations: Living
Redmonds Bar & Grill, Lost Art
Voices and Tom Hitzroth. Dan
Haircutting and Half Price Books.
Schafer was an essential partner,
assisting with everything from Miguel Llanos - spearheaded the
procuring and scheduling the app spending countless hours on
entertainment, creating event mapping, photography, formatting
posters, even setting up and and updating information and
assisting during the event.
Redmond Regional
Library - was a
wonderful host
and partner. Mary
Comstock was an
active supporter from
the start providing
valuable insight and
helping to pull together
the event.

Redmond Historical Society volunteers delved back in time

on May 20 in downtown Redmond. Courtesy of Dan Shaffer

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Walking Tour Launch contd
locations to make it a fun and
interactive experience.
Tom Hitzroth for working alongside
Miguel on providing accurate history
facts for the Mobile app.
Ken Wong & RYPAC - we were
lucky to have the teens preview the
app in a focus group session that
yielded a wealth of ideas to enhance
and improve the experience for
users. Koyah, Zach, Jake and Patrick
joined us as volunteers for the event
to help with loading the app and
answering questions.
Redmond Historical Society Board
- was a supportive partner, with Mary
Hanson working with the planning
team and branding the app and
Halee Turner provided exceptional
day-to-day assistance as we pulled
together the event in such a short
period of time.
Society News
Volunteers - our day of event
volunteers made the experience
magical for attendees. A big
round of applause for our terrific
cast of characters: Laura Lee
Bennett, Sylvia Bernauer, Kim Dietz,
Ginger Gold, Nadine Graf, Michael
Hanes, Scott Hanes, Mary Hanson,
Debra Pelletier, Anastasia Kim,
Aarthi John, Steve Johnson, Indira
Krishnaswami, Miguel Llanos, John
Oftebro, Catrina Pelletier, Pierce
Thorn, Joe Townsend, Halee Turner.
Vision - all of this would not have
been possible without the vision and
leadership of Debra Pelletier!
We appreciated the chance to get
to know and work with all of you,
Will Esque, Julien Thorn, & Pamela
Hanes.

Download the app

Thank you for funding our speakers
Thank you for a grant to Redmond
encourage walking in
Redmond Walking
Thank you Tour
for the costume
rentals to make Steps in Time
our volunteers
look fabulous For iOS or Android

Thank you to our community sponsors

Thank you to Redmond Regional Library for hosting

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Explore Redmonds Unique History

Join the Historical Society for a
Walking Tour!
The Redmond
Historical Society
is excited to
announce the date
of its next walking
tour on Sunday,
June 11 from 1:00
pm to 3:00 pm.

These tours are a fun opportunity
to learn about the people and
places that helped make Redmond
what it is today. Join our guide
Tom Hitzroth as he takes a look
at Redmond from the Settlement
Period to the mid-1920s and
highlights the sites of early business
buildings that defined Redmonds
core, paving the way for the present
commercial district.
A $10 donation is suggested for
each person. You may pre-register
for the event by calling 425-885-
2919 or by sending a check to
the Redmond Historical Society at
16600 NE 80th Street, Room 106,
Redmond, WA 98052.
The tour begins across the street
from the Hotel Redmond (Jensen/
Fey Architects) at 7730 NE 76th St.
There is a significant amount of
walking and standing included in
the tour, with limited opportunity
for resting. We recommend
comfortable shoes and weather
appropriate clothing. If you
have any further questions,
please contact Halee Turner
at 425-885-2919 or manager@
redmondhistoricalsociety.org.
Other tour dates include:
Sunday, Sept 10, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Walking Guide Available

Own a copy of the Redmond Historical Societys
updated Historic Downtown Walking Guide.
Copies are available in the Society office.

Suggested donation is $8.

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GREETING CARDS, MAGNETS

& NOTE CARDS
featuring artwork by local artists:
PATTI SIMPSON WARD
DORISJEAN COLVIN
PAT DUGAN
This painting of Marymoor Park, Flying Kites at the Clise
OUR TOWN Mansion, is the work of fine artist Patti Simpson Ward.
History of Redmond by Nancy Way Visit her website to see more images of Eastside settings
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 Society News
In Memoriam:
Roxana Lunday Phillips 1933 2017
Early in the morning of May 1, 2017, Roxana Roxie Phillips
passed away peacefully. She was 83 years old. Born in rural
Rugby, North Dakota in 1933, Roxie would always carry with
her the self-reliant pragmatism of the 2,000-acre ranch of her
youth. In 1941, in fifth grade, she moved from North Dakota to
Los Angeles, California and began a new life. Eventually she
enrolled in Pasadena City College, sparking a lifelong interest
in visual arts. During this time she met her eventual husband
of 56 years, John Phillips, at a Memorial Day party in 1957.
After a move to San Diego in 1971, Roxie later completed her BA in Anthropology/
Archaeology from San Diego State University in 1979 and MA in History from the
University of San Diego in 1984. An accomplished archeologist and historian, she
contributed research through several local firms and her own consulting company,
Phillips Research Services. She later served as the President of the San Diego
Congress of History.
Roxie and John (who passed away in 2014) shared a passion for heritage. They
moved to Redmond in 2004 from San Diego, and by 2007, and had become very
active members of the Society (see their volunteerprofile, Redmond Recorder,
November 2007, pg 4). When John joined the Societys Executive Board, Roxie
continued to volunteer, helping John photograph and catalog the Societys collections.
Not only were Roxie and John very generous with their time and talent, they also
donated funds to set up the Societys Phillips Family Permanent Endowment.

Our Society Lifetime Members

Sharon Freeman, Ballisty Judy Aries Lang Dick Shinstrom
Pierre Bruneau Miguel Angel Llanos Frederick Springsteel
Marjorie Costello Jon M. Magnussen Beryl Standley
John Couch Dorothy Matsui John C. Stilin
Cory de Jong Allison Francis Reed Sherry B. Stilin
Betty L. Emmanuel Morris Fred Stray
Tony Emmanuel Edward OBrien Larry O. Sundholm
Frank Garbarino John Oftebro Subhadra Terhanian
Madeleine Roberts Hagen Roxana Phillips Doris Townsend
Wayne Hansen Dale Potter Joe Townsend
Mary Hanson Jo Ann Potter Roger Trepanier
Jerry Hardy Bobbie Graep Rettig Arlyn Bjerke Vallene
Chris Himes Vivian Robinson Patti Simpson Ward
Rosemarie Ives Laurie M. Rockenbeck Donald Glennister Watts
Patricia Weiss Jovag Margy U. Rockenbeck Joanne Westlund
Barbara Weiss Joyce William Rockenbeck James Windle
Allen Lang Doris Bauer Schaible
A full listing of lifetime members, both current and in memoriam,
is available at redmondhistoricalsociety.org

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