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Letter from the Board

Welcome to the Ballard Historical Society's Web site! We invite you to explore and learn about our organization and our historic neighborhood.

Ballard was a separate city until 1907, when it was annexed to Seattle. Ballard had its own city government, complete with City Hall and Mayor. Our photographic Archives, with over 700 images, documents this interesting history.

Our members are interested in historic research and the architectural preservation of Ballard homes and landmarks. Our very popular Old House Tour showcases the varied styles evident in Ballard residential architecture.  

Our detailed Historic Ballard Walking Tour takes readers back in time as they learn about the rich history of downtown Ballard. 

With other Ballard organizations, we produced two publications: Passport to Ballard, a pictorial history in honor of Ballard's Centennial and Voices of Ballard, a compilation of oral histories from long-time Ballard residents.

Thanks for visiting!

The Ballard Historical Society Trustees

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About the Ballard Historical Society:

The Ballard Historical Society was formed in 1988 with encouragement from the Ballard Centennial Committee in celebration of the Washington State Centennial in 1989. The Society is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization of volunteers committed to the research, preservation and public awareness of Ballard history.

Our repository includes the following:

  • Digital archive of over 1000 Ballard photographs

  • Extensive collection of Ballard memorabilia

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Meet the Board:

  Georgia Selfridge, President

Georgia Selfridge takes on the President post after being the membership chair. As the daughter of a long-line halibut fisherman, Georgia grew up in Ballard and enjoys the marine environment. After renovating her first home in Ballard, she found her "passion for preserving the past." She has restored many turn of the century homes in Ballard and in her spare time enjoys renovating her 1958 Chris Craft. Contact Georgia

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Cass O'Callaghan, Treasurer

Cass has been a resident of Ballard since 1998 when she and her family moved into a 1913 Craftsman. Her professional experience includes bookkeeping and accounting for various non-profit community organizations.

Contact Cass

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Lesli Billings, Volunteer Coordinator

Born about 76 years too late, Lesli Billings has resided in Ballard since 1993. She loves all that is old and is resistant to modern conveniences and technology. She's passionate about "the way things were." Contact Lesli

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Laura Cooper, Vice President, Archives

Laura lives in one of Ballard's original farmhouses (ca. 1901). Her varied occupations have included commercial fishing, global environmental policy, art framing and photography. 

Contact Laura

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Open Position, Secretary

Imagine using your skills at Ballard Historical Society! We're in need of a secretary. If interested, please contact Lesli Billings

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Committees:

The Society has several active committees. Learn more, and find out how to inquire about volunteer opportunities, below:

Archives

We receive new acquisitions regularly. Help us preserve history by learning to catalog new treasures.

Contact:  Laura Cooper

 

Membership

Active members are the backbone of our organization. Help us make our organizations grow!

Contact: Georgia Selfridge

 

Newsletter

Would you like to contribute an article to our newsletter? Newsletters are published several times a year. Do you have writing, graphic design, editing or publishing skills? We’re always looking for talented people.

Contact: Cristina Colby

 

Old House Tour

The next Old House Tour will be held in summer 2009 or 2010. Our last tour was in summer 2007. House tours require a lot of preparation! If you’d like to help us organize the tour, be a docent, or have your home featured, contact us.

Contact: Lesli Billings

 

Web Site

We would love your contributions to our Web site. Do you have writing, editing, graphic design or Web design experience? Get in touch with us.

Contact: Web Site Information

 

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How to Join:

Become a member of the Ballard Historical Society. It’s fast and easy. Just click here to learn more!

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Contact us:

Want more information? Want to get involved? Contact us at the address and phone number below, or get in touch with one of our committees listed above.

Ballard Historical Society

P.O. Box 17775

Seattle, WA 98127

(206) 660-8463

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