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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Local History: Episode 2
DESCRIPTION:The second episode in our multi-episode series\, here we take a closer look at three families who played significant roles in Issaquah's early years.\n\n\n\nThe Bushes\, the first permanent settler family in the valley. They set up the first school\, and developed strong ties with local Indigenous peoples\;\n\n\n\nThe Pickerings\, whose barn still stands today and is perhaps the most enduring artifact of our agricultural beginnings\;\n\n\n\nThe Sylvesters\, a father and son whose humble beginnings as Issaquah's third Station Agent preceded the financial force they were to become and whose legacy retains a strong presence even today\; and\n\n\n\nThe brothers Gibson and their families who civil leanings and strong character impacted the lives of many throughout the greater Issaquah area\, and whose living legacy includes the majestic Ginkgo tree that stands on the east side of Front St. just south of Sunset Way.\n\n\n\nAttendance is free. For those that are able\, donations are accepted.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:14px\;"><a href="https://www.issaquahhistorymuseums.com/event-details/lets-talk-local-history-episode-2-4" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/684/Image/LetsTalkLocalHistory.jpg" style="width: 600px\; height: 338px\;" /></a><br />\n<br />\nThe second episode in our multi-episode series\, here we take a closer look at three families who played significant roles in Issaquah&#39\;s early years.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>The Bushes</strong>\, the first permanent settler family in the valley. They set up the first school\, and developed strong ties with local Indigenous peoples\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>The Pickerings</strong>\, whose barn still stands today and is perhaps the most enduring artifact of our agricultural beginnings\;<br />\n<br />\n<strong>The Sylvesters</strong>\, a father and son whose humble beginnings as Issaquah&#39\;s third Station Agent preceded the financial force they were to become and whose legacy retains a strong presence even today\; and<br />\n<br />\n<strong>The brothers Gibson</strong> and their families who civil leanings and strong character impacted the lives of many throughout the greater Issaquah area\, and whose living legacy includes the majestic Ginkgo tree that stands on the east side of Front St. just south of Sunset Way.<br />\n<br />\nAttendance is free. For those that are able\, donations are accepted.</span>
LOCATION:Issaquah Train Depot 78 1st Ave NW Issaquah\, WA 98027
UID:e.684.9208
SEQUENCE:3
DTSTAMP:20260405T221729Z
URL:http://issaquahchamber.sampleorg.com/events/details/let-s-talk-local-history-episode-2-9208
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