
Not all of the Eastside Heritage Center's collection is hidden away in storage! Visit these locations to see some of our treasures:
EHC IS ON YOUTUBE
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A researcher recently created a slideshow of Bellevue images set to music. Click here and check it out
WINTERS HOUSE -
“Beaux Arts Village Centennial:”
2102 Bellevue Way SE, Bellevue
This display celebrates 100 years of Beaux Arts history though photos, ephemera and artifacts. The display examines the life and art of the three men who founded a community where they hoped artist could live in work surrounded by natural beauty. Early Beaux Arts homes and life in the early days of the village are also explored.
KIRKLAND CITY HALL -
“The Eastside Frontier”
123 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland
This display has artifacts and photographs from the Eastside’s early days. See what life was like before the skyscrapers. From guns to tea kettles see what the pioneers of Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond brought with them to their new homes.
THEATRE AT MEYDENBAUER CENTER -
"Dressed to a Tea"
11100 NE 6th St., Bellevue
See the Meydenbauer family tea pot as well as vintage accessories such as hats, gloves and purses. Also, view a collection of historic photographs of Bellevue and Eastside women dressed in their best tea time attire.
VANDER HOEK CORPORATION - "Bellevue's Changing Landscape"
9-103rd Ave NE, Bellevue
A photo display of Bellevue in the 1950s-70s, featuring Rolf Preuss and Bill Brant images.
CROSSROADS MALL DISPLAY -
"Our Sister City of Yao, Japan”
225 108th Ave. NE, Suite 520, Bellevue
This display focuses on items from all around Japan, and items from Yao, Japan. The items brought back by Bellevue citizens visiting Japan on official and non-official visits range from a sake set to shoes, medallions to fans. You can also view a panel display celebrating Bellevue’s own Japanese pioneers and farmers.
PARK ROW WINDOW DISPLAY - "Here Come the Eastside Brides"
223 Bellevue Way, Bellevue
In this window display can be seen three vintage wedding gowns belonging to Eastside residents. They range in age from 1917 – 1959. These gorgeous gowns are displayed along with photographs of their original owners on their special day. Take special notice of the simple but beautiful 1917 dress of Redmond pioneer Ethel Shiach.
The Eastside Heritage Center is constantly looking for opportunities to exhibit items from our collection. If you are interested in a display for your business or special event, contact us at
425-450-1049.
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