Digging Deeper is Historic Seattle’s multi-session program designed to provide attendees with behind-the-scenes insight to primary research materials in the many archives and libraries in Seattle and King County. Each month we visit a selected archive or library and receive expert advice as to what is available and how staff can assist with research projects. This program helps you to explore buildings, architecture, and history.
On Saturday May 7, we'll be exploring all things Ballard, a Sea...
Digging Deeper is Historic Seattle’s multi-session program designed to provide attendees with behind-the-scenes insight to primary research materials in the many archives and libraries in Seattle and King County. Each month we visit a selected archive or library and receive expert advice as to what is available and how staff can assist with research projects. This program helps you to explore buildings, architecture, and history.
On Saturday May 7, we'll be exploring all things Ballard, a Seattle neighborhood that was its own city between 1890 and 1907. Hosted by the Sunset Hill Community Association, The Ballard Historical Society will detail how to access its records, especially their vast collection of images. Anne Frantilla, Deputy City Archivist, will discuss the Ballard records housed at the Seattle Municipal Archives. John LaMont, Genealogy Librarian for Seattle Public Library (SPL), and Hannah Parker, with the Ballard Branch of SPL, will share their resources related to Ballard research. Professionals from the Ballard News-Tribune, the Ballard Avenue Landmark District, and the Sunset Hill Community Association will also be on-hand to lend their expertise to the conversation.
Cost: $10 general public / $8 members
Series Passes to the remaining Digging Deeper workshops are also available. Cost: $65 general public/ $50 members