The Alki Hood Hunt

We have an event coming up in a couple of weeks. Thursday April 14th, the Log House Museum is organizing a Hood Hunt, a non-competitive neighborhood scavenger hunt. It is also the same night at the West Seattle Art Walk. So come out, meet some neighbors and learn some cool facts about your community!

The 'Hood Hunt #10: Alki

When: Thursday, April 14th. You can start whenever you want between 6:00pm and 7:00pm

Where: Log House Museum (3003 61st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116)

Who: Anyone and everyone, invite your friends!

What: Map-based scavenger hunt: 20 checkpoints in half a square mile

Bring: There will be map & questions provided at the event, but you can always bring your own! (available on the Hood Hunt website 1-2 days beforehand)


No cost, no registration, no official results, no prizes, no complaints!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=116562931753117

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SWSHS and KOMO news, plus today's fav. photo find

1) Great news if you are hoping to see more of our photo collection online! We have recently begun working with komonews.com to add a historic photo column to their online West Seattle coverage. Every Friday check their website for a new post.

www.westseattle.komonews.com

http://westseattle.komonews.com/news/business/richey-s-pharmacy-seaside-cafe-looking-back-2738-alki-avenue/624953

http://westseattle.komonews.com/news/history/shell-gasoline-west-seattle-cleaners-look-back-4528-fauntleroy-way/627276

2) Favorite Photo Find of the Day

This one is a little out of the ordinary for me. Maybe it brings back suppressed nostalgic memories of being forced to attend all of my brother's endless sporting events, but something about this picture really strikes me. Plus there is a bicycle!

Unidentified West Seattle football players at practice

2005.32.898, West Seattle Herald collection

Alki recreation

This is what I have been trying to tell people! From a July 11, 1971 newspaper article. Found in SWSHS's research files while looking for materials relating to the Southgate Roller Rink.

Homestead News

Just saw an update on the West Seattle Herald's website.

http://www.westseattleherald.com/2011/02/25/news/alki-homestead-takes-next-step-toward-restoration

Volunteer Recognition event

This Sunday, February 13th, we are recognizing museum and society volunteers from 2-4 p.m. in the meeting room of the West Seattle Library, 2306 42nd Ave. SW.

If you have volunteered with us in the past, or have always been curious what volunteering with the Log House Museum and Southwest Seattle Historical Society is all about, stop by to learn about some of our different volunteer positions.

Join us for snacks and info and a celebration of the general awesomeness of all of our amazing volunteers!

From the National Trust for Historic Preservation's blog - Homestead news

National Trust for Historic Preservation reports on developments at the Homestead/Fir Lodge

Today when cataloging....

I am a sucker for pet pictures. OK. Some argue that pet pictures are not important for collecting since they are not people. But I do not agree. Pets have their own stories, and are a part of family life. Also their role in American society has changed greatly in the past 200 years!

So I came across this photo today, of Queenie. A pet pit bull from the 1920's. She lived with the Doty family in the South Park neighborhood, and was one of many beloved dogs the family had. Unlike many donors, Carlie Doty was meticulous in labeling her photos. The caption on the back is what sold me.

"Queenie, our pit bull and fox terrier mixed breed dog. Oh so smart and wise and deformed, my dog. Her tail was cut off before I got her. I don't like their tails cut off"

2005.39.065