The Justice White House pictured with a photo from the Redmond Historical Society's archives, showing Doctors Keiffer and Davis parked in front of the Hotel Redmond (c.1907), courtesy of Redmond Historical Society.
Dear Redmond Historical Society Members and Redmond History Fans, I am writing to share our excitement about an opportunity you will soon hear more about that would enable the Redmond Historical Society to receive an incredible gift—the Justice White House! Our Society has been collecting and preserving Redmond’s past since 1999, and while we are finally back in the Old Redmond Schoolhouse, our long-time goal has been to somehow achieve a presence in the Justice White House, the iconic centerpiece of Historic Redmond. This unique opportunity which will be explained at a later date is perhaps our last chance to acquire this property as a gift and turn it into a focal point for Redmond citizens and visitors alike—where they will find our history, a place to meet and learn, and celebrate our fair city. As Redmond’s finest hotel in the late 1800s, the building hosted dignitaries such as William Howard Taft, William Jennings Bryan, and Percy Rockefeller. Ideally situated near the terminus of the new Light Rail Station, Town Center, and the Redmond Central Connector, future generations will be able to catch a glimpse of our unique history from our 1871 beginnings. The structure has recently been repaired and refurbished by the current owners, and it looks terrific. This would be a wonderful asset for the Redmond Historical Society. Thank you in advance for your interest in this endeavor, Sincerely, |
|
|
John Oftebro, President Redmond Historical Society, 12/1/2022 Board Members: Laura Lee Bennett, Edward O’Brien, Deborah Oftebro, Jo Ann Potter, Paige Norman, Deb Akerstrom
Administrative and Collections Manager, Halee Turner
Advisory Council Members: Joe Townsend, Chris Himes, Panfilo Morelli, Diana Gardner Morelli |
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment
COMMENT HERE - COMMENTS ARE MODERATED