Archive for the ‘Downtown’ Category
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Aug
23
Posted by issaquah_new
At first I thought a monster had invaded our quiet little town! On closer examination I discovered it is a horse. A very large, heavy horse. You don’t want him to fall on you as he weighs 1500 lbs! He goes by the name Copper Clad and is the creation of Jason Dillon.
Right now he stands to the side of the Hailstone Feed Store and Gas Station. The Issaquah Arts Commission wants the City of Issaquah to buy him (for $15,000) and also proposed moving him to a different site.
Back side view
Under Foot
A very close up view of his anatomy
Here’s lookin’ at you.
I think he looks just fine where he is AND I think the Council should buy him, What do you think? Vote Yes, Vote No to buy him? Vote Yes, Vote No to keep him where he is?? Just click on comments and say Yes Yes, No Yes or whatever, just vote.
Posted by Kathleen
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Jul
30
Posted by Larry Cragun
Very close to Memorial Field is Issaquah Depot Museum. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There are quite a few events that happen in and around the depot. Many artists display their work here during the ArtWalk held on First Friday’s of the month. A recent Model Train Show attracted many people old and young. The depot itself is a work of art, especially inside where it has been restored to its original condition (as much as possible) AND the depot is the home of our town trolley (which we hope will one day being running up and down the tracks again).
A Glimpse Inside the Issaquah Depot Museum
To read more aqbout this museum click http://issaquahhistory.org/depot/.
Below are pictures of the Model Train Show held at the depot on a recent Saturday. Wasn’t there a saying “You can take the boy out of the train, but you can’t take the train out of the boy!?” Something like that.
All Aboard!
Posted by Kathleen
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Jul
27
Posted by Larry Cragun
As I was walking around downtown Issaquah last Saturday I spied this playground. I think, I will have to round up some grandchildren and bring them here. If I was younger I would like to try that big red contraption, but I’m afraid it might eat me!
Memorial Field is packed with people during major events such as Salmon Days and the town 4th of July fun. It is the ending place for all our town’s parades. Now it is usually more quiet at least until I bring the grandchildren. They are a rowdy bunch!
Posted by Kathleen
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Apr
20
Posted by Larry Cragun
The Boarding House in Issaquah is well known for being the best soup, sandwich and salad place in town. All homemade! Cookies are usually coming hot out of the oven. The restaurant is housed in one of the quaint historic homes that now makeup Gilman Village. Come for lunch and stay to browse and shop. Support Gilman Village. It is a town treasure!
Hungry customers waiting to order at the Boarding House
Do not leave The Boarding House without trying some of the desserts, how about Banana Carmel Cake or Mexican Chocolate Cake? They are famous for their Apple Crisp made with Granny Smith apples. These are all delicious. Jene Kramer, who is co-owner and dessert chef is always creating something new. I have heard about the Pumpkin Bread Pudding but have never got there during the season. Next year. For their website click www.freewebs.com/boarding_house
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Apr
14
Posted by Larry Cragun
Issaquah History Museums’ Spring History Program will give a presentation Saturday 11:00AM at the Issaquah Depot. If you ever wondered how this quaint remarkable shopping village came to be, Ruth Mohl will relate how she and her husband preserved many historic buildings from being razed and instead were moved together to become Gilman Village.
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Feb
26
Posted by Larry Cragun
First Friday Art Collective features “Art of the Figure”. At the Historic Train Depot, 50 Rainier Blvd N in Issaquah. For more info call Imelda Dulcich at 206-618-5641. Several artists are participating.
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Jan
22
Posted by Larry Cragun
Put every First Friday in Issaquah on your calandar for Art Collective featuring different artists. Wine, Cheese, Music and ART. What more could you ask? What more? Admission is FREE. 425-996-8553 or www.artcollectiveissaquah.org. This is held at our charming, historic Issaquah Train Depot.
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Nov
16
Posted by Larry Cragun
Downtown Issaquah has been covered a lot in our slide shows, Gilman village, Historic Downtown Issaquah, A Walk Around Issaquah. We won’t show all that has been covered there, but invite you to view those slides shown at the beginning of the blog. Today we will show a few different ones, focus is more residential.
Click here for Illusuionz website.
Click Here for Gilman Village Website
The picture bottom left is the community center (CLICK HERE) where there are gyms, exercise equipment, etc. We intend to do a feature story of this center soon. We also intend to join and take better care of our bodies. Right next to the community center is the Julius Boehm Pool click here. Very convenient!
The next photos show some of the residences in downtown area. There are old, even historic homes and some new homes and condos are being built.
The one below is just beginning and will be very close to Gilman Village, shown on the right.
If you wish to have more information on these my husband and partner on this blog is a realtor. Larry at 206-618-3724
