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April 1, 1948 founding of the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society with the original executive board: Jim Gibbs, Tom Sandry, Joe Williamson, Bob Leithead and Austen Hemion. The goals of the Society were to preserve maritime history and to rebuild the maritime spirit of Seattle.
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COLLECTIONS3,000 artifacts Largest maritime archives in the area:
70,000 photographs/negatives7,000 ship plans5,000 books
30 cubic feet of archival materials
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What we offer:Research Services – assist people around the world with Pacific Northwest maritime history research.
Monthly Public Programs – interesting, entertaining, educational maritime speakers free to the public or charge for meal served.
“History Sails to You” Outreach Educational Programs – speakers for adult programs, hands-on activities for classrooms.
THE SEA CHEST – Quarterly publication of Pacific Northwest maritime history.
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Lake Union Park – MOHAI opening November 2012
Partnership with the Museum of History and Industry since 1958
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View of the Armory building looking to the southwest and the Maritime Gallery on the upper floor – the former bridge.
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Concept sketch for the gallery with views out to Lake Union.
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A view inside the Armory building and the beginning of construction in January 2011.
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February 2011 with the ceiling exposed and walls knocked out.
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March 15, 2011 view to the north and the opening up of the walls to the view of the future Maritime Gallery on the upper level.
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Join us! Many ways to be involved:
Membership in the Society Sponsorship Opportunities Planned Giving
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For more information:
Visit us on the web at www.pugetmaritime.org
Contact Karen Marshall, Executive Directoremail: [email protected]: 206.324.1126 x 41
Your support preserves our maritime history.