9/8 HISTORY PROGRAM NOTES on a Redmond 1930's family
I came across this brass "Perrigo Road" sign today when taking pictures of 4 towering firs that were being cut down at the Methodist Church (for safety). I'm not quite sure how the Administration came up with idea to 'rename' this road. The sign looks large in the photo but it's really hard to see. It's banded to a light post. Can you guess where this road is?
Warren Perrigo staked his claim in 1871 at the north end of Lake Sammamish and was one of the first white men to live in "Redmond". He and Matilda Perrigo had 11 children.
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The Redmond Historical Society (RHS) met on Saturday, September 8, 2007, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85 Street, Redmond, WA.
Duniel and Sylvia Murillo and daughter shared stories and pictures of Redmond’s Filipino families, from the early 1930s and now.
9/8 MEETING OBSERATIONS - The RHS had a good turnout again, filling up the Library conference with standing room only. It was time for annual membership dues - $20/year and past mayor Chris Himes was registering new member, selling Brad Solomon's CD "Redmond Views from History". Andy McClung, reference librarian gave a talk about the library's city book club event "One Book, One Redmond, One Summer". The book is "The Work of Wolves" by Kent Meyers. Contact Andy at andrewm@kcls.org for information.
I was thrilled to meet Chris "Hurricaine" Himes. When I mentioned The "Seattle Times" had an article on Mayor Ives and called her "Hurricaine" Ives, Chris reacted saying that was HER nickname. She confirmed that she wrote the Development Guide - over 20 years ago (?) the city is still using! No wonder we need a new version! On growth issues, I told her if you can beat 'em you may as well join 'em. She smiled.
The Murillo talk and pictures were fascinating. Their farm was along Red-Wood Road near Bella Botega shopping center. Their house was about where the Red-Wood Veterinary clinic is. Hardly any other buildings or development in sight! All trees and open farm space. Mr. Murillo said water used to pond up where Bella Botega parking lot is now. -- probably a wetland? His grandfather was one of the first to take produce to the open market. There used to be a grocery store where B&B Auto is now. Will a 6-story condo replace B&B next?!
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The Historical Society Programs are very entertaining. I encourage you to come and expecially students and residents new to the area.
To receive the monthly newsletter, contact Society president Judy Lang at 425-885-2919, or email your request to mailto:miguel.llanos@msnbc.com. Books, note cards, free historic walking tour brochures, and the book, “Redmond Reflections”, are available in our office, which is open Tuesday – Thursday, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Monday and Friday, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Visit our website: http://www.redmondhistory.org/.”
FROM AN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBER BELOW: "Re perrigo road sign, City and Society worked together to come up with list of honorary street signs to mark longtime families. There’s also a lampaert road sign near library and 8 or so others around town. Nao has the full list/location." m.l.
Saturday August 25, 2007
Hint: The "Perrigo Road" sign is the honorary marker for an major Avenue to Education Hill.
Saturday August 25, 2007
RICHARD MORRIS:
geez, your hint is very strong! Also, the Methodist Church is featured in your photo. So I would guess that Perrigo Road is now known as 166th Ave NE! I noticed another of these HONORARY Street Signs across from the old Elementary School, I think the modern name is 169th Ave NE, but I admit I was riding my bicycle and wasn't reading the street signs closely. I was more concerned with finding the right gears to climb up "the back way" Ed Hill.As a practical matter, what is the cost of installing HONORARY Street Signs? Is this a line item in the city budget?
Wednesday August 29, 2007
I came across this brass "Perrigo Road" sign today when taking pictures of 4 towering firs that were being cut down at the Methodist Church (for safety). I'm not quite sure how the Administration came up with idea to 'rename' this road. The sign looks large in the photo but it's really hard to see. It's banded to a light post. Can you guess where this road is?
Warren Perrigo staked his claim in 1871 at the north end of Lake Sammamish and was one of the first white men to live in "Redmond". He and Matilda Perrigo had 11 children.
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The Redmond Historical Society (RHS) met on Saturday, September 8, 2007, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85 Street, Redmond, WA.
Duniel and Sylvia Murillo and daughter shared stories and pictures of Redmond’s Filipino families, from the early 1930s and now.
9/8 MEETING OBSERATIONS - The RHS had a good turnout again, filling up the Library conference with standing room only. It was time for annual membership dues - $20/year and past mayor Chris Himes was registering new member, selling Brad Solomon's CD "Redmond Views from History". Andy McClung, reference librarian gave a talk about the library's city book club event "One Book, One Redmond, One Summer". The book is "The Work of Wolves" by Kent Meyers. Contact Andy at andrewm@kcls.org for information.
I was thrilled to meet Chris "Hurricaine" Himes. When I mentioned The "Seattle Times" had an article on Mayor Ives and called her "Hurricaine" Ives, Chris reacted saying that was HER nickname. She confirmed that she wrote the Development Guide - over 20 years ago (?) the city is still using! No wonder we need a new version! On growth issues, I told her if you can beat 'em you may as well join 'em. She smiled.
The Murillo talk and pictures were fascinating. Their farm was along Red-Wood Road near Bella Botega shopping center. Their house was about where the Red-Wood Veterinary clinic is. Hardly any other buildings or development in sight! All trees and open farm space. Mr. Murillo said water used to pond up where Bella Botega parking lot is now. -- probably a wetland? His grandfather was one of the first to take produce to the open market. There used to be a grocery store where B&B Auto is now. Will a 6-story condo replace B&B next?!
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The Historical Society Programs are very entertaining. I encourage you to come and expecially students and residents new to the area.
To receive the monthly newsletter, contact Society president Judy Lang at 425-885-2919, or email your request to mailto:miguel.llanos@msnbc.com. Books, note cards, free historic walking tour brochures, and the book, “Redmond Reflections”, are available in our office, which is open Tuesday – Thursday, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Monday and Friday, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Visit our website: http://www.redmondhistory.org/.”
FROM AN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBER BELOW: "Re perrigo road sign, City and Society worked together to come up with list of honorary street signs to mark longtime families. There’s also a lampaert road sign near library and 8 or so others around town. Nao has the full list/location." m.l.
Saturday August 25, 2007
Hint: The "Perrigo Road" sign is the honorary marker for an major Avenue to Education Hill.
Saturday August 25, 2007
RICHARD MORRIS:
geez, your hint is very strong! Also, the Methodist Church is featured in your photo. So I would guess that Perrigo Road is now known as 166th Ave NE! I noticed another of these HONORARY Street Signs across from the old Elementary School, I think the modern name is 169th Ave NE, but I admit I was riding my bicycle and wasn't reading the street signs closely. I was more concerned with finding the right gears to climb up "the back way" Ed Hill.As a practical matter, what is the cost of installing HONORARY Street Signs? Is this a line item in the city budget?
Wednesday August 29, 2007
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