Change in Snohomish County is
occurring quite rapidly. As this change
occurs throughout our communities it’s comforting to know that there are
organizations established to preserve and record history. It may be a little late to capture what was
prior to 2016, but its not to late to capture the transition and what the future
will be 20 years from now.
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| Grimm House and Lake Stevens Historical Museum © Aaron Everly |
In Lake Stevens, WA, sits the Grimm
House directly adjacent from the
Lake Stevens Historical Museum.
The house is important because it is one of
the first of four houses built in Lake Stevens at the turn of the century.
It represents life of those who first settled
and built the city.
It was moved from
its original location and renovated by volunteers in the community.
If you want a tour of the house, just ask one
of the kind volunteers who are usually located in the Museum.
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| Grimm House Bedroom © Aaron Everly |
The museum is small, but is packed with
tons of information and historical items.
When the
library is relocated, I can see the museum expanding.
Inside the museum there are artifacts that
came from Native Americans, settlers, and earlier residents. Gini, the famed
four-footed duck that became the symbol of AquaFest, is also on display and her
story will surely give you a kick.
The
Gayle Whitsell Memorial Reading Room allows visitors to thumb through documents
and photos located on a bookshelf.
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| Gayle Whitsell Memorial Reading Room © Aaron Everly |
If you are ever in the area on a
Friday or Saturday from 1pm-4pm please stop by.
The volunteer staff are ready to answer your questions or show you
around. There is plenty of free parking
and clean public toilets are available in the museum and library, but not in
the Grimm House, the plumbing hasn’t been set up yet.
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| Grimm House Bathroom © Aaron Everly |
