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History is Happening in redmond • February 2011
Can roads tell us anything about our heritage? King County has
proven they can, having designated nine “Historic and Scenic Corridors,”
some of which date back to wagon trails and Native American footpaths.
At our February 12th meeting, Julie Koler, King County’s historic
preservation officer, will take us on a virtual trip down three corridors, all in
the Snoqualmie Valley. She will also talk about
Redmond’s Red Brick Road, which isn’t its
own corridor, but has a place in history as
part of the former Yellowstone Trail roadway
stretching from Seattle to Boston (see Page 6
for a short history).
Please join us at our February General
Meeting. More about the corridors is online at:
kingcounty.gov/transportation/kcdot/Roads/HistoryAndArchaeology/
HistoricScenicCorridorsProject.aspx.
REDMOND HISTORICAL SOCIETYFEBRUARY 2011 • NEWSLETTER • VOL. 13 • NO. 2
OUR PURPOSE:To Discover, recover, Preserve, share anD celebraTe reDmonD’s hisTory
RoaDs To hisTory
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FebruaryGeneral meeTinGSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12
10:30 A.M. TO NOON
OLD REDMOND SCHOOLHOUSE
COMMUNITY CENTER
This road would later become West Snoqualmie Valley Road. The view is near the old Vincent School-house, looking north. (Photo used courtesy of Courtesy of King County Archives)
February 2011 • History is Happening in redmond
Our dedicated board can’t
do it alone, especially as we
build up our collections ahead of
Redmond’s Centennial in 2012,
so we’re looking for a few good
volunteers.
We’ve got links to the
volunteer positions we’re
looking to fill right at the top of
redmondhistoricalsociety.org.
The links have details on what the
work entails, and the roles are for:
• Grant writer• Board secretary• Data entry• Collections care
execuTive boarD
Chris Himes • PresidentMiguel Llanos • Senior Vice-PresidentJoe Townsend • Vice-President FinanceJohn Phillips • Vice-President CollectionsBeryl Standley • Secretary
boarD oF DirecTors
Mary HansonNao HardyJudy Aries LangJon MagnussenDoris SchaibleJoe TownsendPatti Simpson WardMargaret Evers Wiese
oFFice manaGer • Monica Park
aTTorney • Charles Diesen
Our finances are public record and may be viewed at the office.
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The reDmonD recorDer
is published nine times annually.
Miguel Llanos • EditorPatti Simpson Ward • Society & Newsletter Graphic Designer
2011
MAJORSPONSORS
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WhaT’s new online?
1 Cover article: Roads to
History
2 What’s New Online?
3 What’s New in Our
Collection?
4 Quiting Squares Needed
6-9 RHS News • Our Red Brick
Road • Love, HIstory &
World War II • In Memoriam
and Thank You
9 Order Now • Books, Cards
& Gift Ideas from RHS
10 Membership • Attendees
11 Membership • Form
12 Address & RHS Contact Info
Table oF conTenTs PAGE
History is Happening in redmond • February 20113
WHAT’S NEWWhaT’s new in our
collecTion?Tom Hall let us scan this Code
of Conduct and school procedures
that belongs to his sister Thursa, who
graduated from RJH in 1946 and now
lives in Enumclaw.
It’s quite the read, not only
because of what sounds quaint today
(see excerpt below and full manual
on our website), but because of the
schoolmate signatures on the inside
covers! Some examples: Arthur
Sorweide, Clara Morelli, John Wallace
and Pauline Olson.
“Most of us realize when our language is assuming objectionable
proportions, and we are quick to discard slang which has proven to be
offensive; those of us who don’t soon find ourselves labeled in our own slang
terms as “hot-shots” or “loud-mouths.” We don’t want to sound like “Pug-
uglies” when we talk, so let’s flavor our speech with a little colloquial slang
and let it go at that, and be in good taste.
Swearing is a mark of ignorance and only the most crude and uncouth
of men swear in the presence of a lady. No girl need tolerate rough talk from
any boy. No girl should hesitate, when necessary, to put a boy in his place.”
ManiTo on slanG anD swearinG
Neither Thursa nor Tom (who went to school in Kirkland) know anything
about the origins of the manual or where “Manito” comes from. If you do,
please let us know at 425.885.2919 or [email protected].
Redmond Junior High’s Manito Code of Conduct
February 2011 • History is Happening in redmond4
Here’s your chance to be quilted into history! We still need quilt
squares showing some aspect of Redmond’s heritage. Society outgoing
Treasurer Joanne Westlund will turn those into a huge quilt to raffle or
auction off during 2012 Redmond’s Centennial. The names of all those whose
designs are used will be incorporated into the quilt’s border. For more info,
contact Joanne at [email protected] or at 425.898.0399. The
deadline to turn them in is January 2011.
insTrucTions:• Design quilt 8 inches square.
• Add an additional 1/4-inch seam allowance to all sides of the quilt piece.
• The actual overall size will then be 8-1/2 inches.
• Use 100% quilting cotton fabric with a thread count of 68x68 threads
per square inch. Pre-wash the quilting materials, using cold water.
When designing your quilt square, you can use appliqué technique, hand or
machine piecing, or a combination:
HAND-STITCHING:
Weight: Use 50-weight, 100% cotton or cotton/polyester
Needle: Thin needles such as “sharps” or “betweens” are best
Stitch Length: About 1/8 inch of 8 stitches per inch
MACHINE STITCHING:
Weight: Use top quality 50-weight, 100% cotton or cotton/polyester
Seams: Use exactly 1/4-inch seams
Needle: 75/11 or 80/12
Stitch Length: 10 to 12 stitches per inch
Tension: Balanced
APPLIQUÉ:
Make templates the exact size of the finished pieces. The 1/4-inch seam
allowances are added when you cut the appliqué pieces. Appliqué pieces
can be hand stitched or machine stitched.
NOTE: Do not add batting to your quilt square. This will be done when we
have assembled the quilt pieces together.
Q uilT squares neeDeD For 2012 cenTennial
History is Happening in redmond • February 20115
HelP save SammamiSh Valley NewS imaGes
CemeTery PloTs For sale
We need volunteers to help scan negatives. No experience is needed,
as we’ll provide the training! We have the entire collection of Sammamish
Valley News photo negatives and need to start digitizing them so as to share
them with artists and others looking for visual ideas to celebrate Redmond’s
Centennial in 2012.
Contact Office Manager Monica Park at 425.885.2919 or info@
redmondhistoricalsociety.org to volunteer or for more information.
The Society is selling two side-by-side plots in Redmond’s Cedar Lawns
Memorial Park.
Donated by the Reed family, they include endowment care and are
located in the Garden of Christus section (225, 3&4).
Cost is $3,499 for one or $6,699 for both. The current value is $5,495
each. Cedar Lawns will handle all the necessary paperwork.
Contact us at 425-885-2919 for info.
Contact the Society at 425.885.2919 for more information.
February 2011 • History is Happening in redmond
RHS NEWS ur reD brick roaD
Over the years, 196 Avenue
Northeast has been known by several
names: Mattson Road, the “Old Red
Brick Road” and the Yellowstone Trail.
The original dirt road was established
in 1901 by James Mattson. Then
in 1913, paving bricks were laid to
increase efficiency and provide for
all-weather travel and the road was
renamed Redmond-Snoqualmie Road.
In 1926, the Tourist Service
Department of Mohawk Rubber
Company referred to the
Yellowstone Trail as “a well marked
transcontinental highway that is
not marred by hot desert, excessive
travel or severe mountain grades.
From Seattle to Minneapolis, this
road is very dominant and has no
near rival.”
During intervening years, this
1.3 mile section of road has changed
very little. The Audubon Society
referred to this section as the “Miracle
Mile” due to numerous bird species
found here. During the 1920s, people
would drive to this picturesque rural
setting for wedding photos. More
than 70 years later, this road along
Evans Creek near Redmond would
be declared a King County Landmark
in response to local community
interest in the rich history of the road.
The 1971 Bear Creek Middle
Plan recommended preservation of
196 Avenue Northeast by restoring
major portions of its brick surface.
It was not until 1974 that the Red
Brick Road would earn a spot on the
National Register of Historic Places.
In 1987, King County set out to
meet the most significant challenge
of all—finding the type of bricks
needed to restore the road. Following
a nationwide search, the necessary
70,000 paving bricks were located,
clearing the way for restoration of
the 1.3 mile stretch of road.
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Located just off Union Hill Road, the state’s last stretch of the Yellowstone Trail linking Seattle to Boston would have been paved over in the 1970s were it not for local residents who lobbied to preserve it. Here’s a brief history as stated at a 1988 bricklaying ceremony for the restoration:
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History is Happening in redmond • February 20117
Love, hisTory anD worlD war ii
Below are some excerpts
from the letters. Find more
of these on the RHS website
redmondhistoricalsociety.org.
______________________________
June 28, 1942
Dearest Joyce, I’m not sure when I’ll get home,
but I sure hope it is soon as I’m very anxious to see you. I came awful close to not coming home more than once, so that is all the more reason I want to come home. I’d advise you to watch the newspapers pretty close for awhile and remember that I’m okay . . . I think I aged about ten years on a few occasions lately. That was mentally, of course.
With all my love, John
______________________________
He came home for a few months and they were married in September 1942. He shipped out again right after Christmas.
______________________________
End of the WarDearest John, The church bells started ringing
a few minutes ago and then the sirens started blowing and I knew it was VJ Day at last.
I wish you were here so we could celebrate together. I’m so happy darling, but I’d give anything if you were here. Will sign off again.
Love and kisses, Joyce_____________________________
John was asked when he first
heard the war was over and replied,
“It was nine or ten o’clock at night.
We were at Ulithi Atoll in the middle
of the Pacific. . . . Everybody said,
‘hurray’ and went back to sleep.
That day we had just buried one of
my radio crewmen and I had to lead
the burial procession.”
RHS NEWS
CONTRIBUTED BY CHERYL MAGNUSON: My parents (Joyce and John Strong, Redmond residents from 1963-83 and then in their last years at Cascade Plaza in 2005-06) saved about 5 years worth of love letters during WWII, although my mom’s letters up to June 1942 were lost in the Battle of Midway, when they sank with my dad’s ship, the Yorktown.
John and joyce Strong
February 2011 • History is Happening in redmond8
RHS NEWS In memoriam:
chase b. morris
Chase B. Morris, the last living grandchild of William and Matilda
Perrigo, one of Redmond’s founding families, died on December 12th just a
few days after the passing of his sister Willow Guptil.
Chase Morris was born in Redmond in 1919 and lived his entire life in
the Snoqualmie Valley on land homesteaded by his grandparents Vilinda
and Shamgar Morris. His large family included Jackie Norris, a daughter and
Society member.
Thank you!
John Couch for becoming
a Lifetime Member. John shaped
Redmond’s history in his 30 years
as parks director and was an early
supporter of the Society. And
he knows how to make history
entertaining—he’s played and
dressed the role of Mayor Bill Brown,
and talks up the crowds at the
Derby Day parades—sometimes
while on his classic 10-speed bike!
Cheryl and Gene Magnuson for
another great display now at the
Redmond Library, this time centered
around Valentine’s Day and some
of the love letters between Cheryl’s
parents (see page 7 for excerpts).
Tom Hall for donating (see Page
3) the Manito Code of Conduct for
Redmond Jr. High (and wearing
his Safety Patrol badge to the
January meeting!)
John Couch
John and Cheryl Magnuson
History is Happening in redmond • February 201196
ORDERING INFO:
NAME PHONE NUMBER
# OF BOOKS ORDERED AMOUNT ENCLOSED (CHECK PLEASE)
SHIPPING INFO:
NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY • STATE • ZIP
ORDER NOW
“Redmond Reflections” $22 (INCLUDES TAX)*
FREE SHIPPING for RHS members, so if you haven’t joined or renewed, there’s a form on page 11 to send in with this book order form.
NON-MEMBERS, please add postage: $3 for 1 book, $5 for 2 books, $8 for 3 or more books
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GreaT GiFT iDeas For 2011Need something special for someone who loves our history? These items are available at our Society office:
GREETING CARDS, MAGNETS & NOTE CARDS featuring artwork by local artists:
• PATTI SIMPSON WARD• DORISJEAN COLVIN • PAT DUGAN
“OUR TOWN” A history of Redmond, by Nancy Way
Our “VIEW OF HISTORY” DVD
Artwork of the historic windmill at Marymoor Park entitled: “Ring Around the Marymoor Windmill” by fine artist Patti Simpson Ward.
February 2011 • History is Happening in redmond10
our liFeTime membersEric Anderson John Anderson Barbara Neal Beeson Brad Best Marjorie Stensland CostelloJohn Couch Liz Carlson Coward Frank Garbarino Edward L. Hagen Lucille B. Hansen-Bellings Naomi Hardy Patricia Weiss Jovag Barbara Weiss Joyce Glenn Lampaert Roy Lampaert Judy Aries Lang Miguel Llanos Jon Magnussen Charles Reed Clare “Amo” Marr Daryl Martin Allison Reed Morris Frances Spray Reed Vivian Robinson Laurie Rockenbeck Margy Rockenbeck William Rockenbeck Fred Stray Doris Bauer Schaible Arlyn Vallene Don Watts Rose WeissJoanne Westlund Margaret Evers Wiese James Windle
MEMBERSHIP J anuary 8Th meeTinG aTTenDees
Were you at our November meeting? These folks were!
Ray Adams
Marge Marr
Alexander
David Bartley
Elsie Bartley
Sylvia Bernauer
Ron Black
Stella Black
Frank Cho
Evelyn Driscoll
Tony Emmanuel
Evelyn King Gilbert
Jean Etta Du Goshorn
Charlotte Eve Hahnlen
Suzanne Hall
Tom Hall
Roy Hanson
Mary Hanson
Marge Hanson
Chris Himes
Jo Ann Ingersoll
Elaine Keeley
Cheryl Kenyon
Bruce Kenyon
Jim Kraft
Gloria Kraft
Howard Kuhl
Betty Kuhl
Judy Aries Lang
Janice LeVeck
Norma Leicester
Miguel Llanos
Cheryl Magnuson
Gene Magnuson
Joan Magruder
Carl Marrs
Rosemarie Matthes
Larry E. Miller
Alexa Munoz
Monica Park
John Phillips
Virginia Porte
Pickett
Brian Ranck
Jutta Rhinehart
Julie Roe
Phil Roe
Patsy Cook
Rosenbach
David Rossiter
Julianne Rossiter
Doris Schaible
Judith Simpson
Brad Solomon
Beryl Standley
Fred Stray
Kris Swanson
Barbara J. Taylor
Celine Tesch
Betty Grospe
Thompson
Anne M Tollfeldt
Harvey Tollfeldt
Joe Townsend
Carol Trapp
Judy Gilbert Turner
Arlyn Bjerke Vallene
Sarah Watkes
Don Watts
Lorraine Weeks
Pat Weiss
Joanne Westlund
Margaret Evers Wiese
Peggy Williams
Pat Marrs
Dorothy Matsui
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