Tom

historian, preservation consultant.

[Tom @recapseattle]

@QAGreenways This is pure gold. Thank you. I need to get on twitter more often.

[Tom @recapseattle]

@ro_ket @BlackPastOnline Thanks for identifying the architect on this one! This building is in my mid century survey and I would not have thought to check Shaping Seattle Architecture!

[Capitol Hill Past @CapitolHillPast]

For Capitol Hill, the summer months preceding the 1918 Flu outbreak in Seattle were a whirlwind of war-time patriotism, soaring rent, a lesser known but more controversial quarantine than the that of the flu, and so much more. Read more on our blog: https://t.co/Hp160zOad5

[Capitol Hill Past @CapitolHillPast]

Good news! The Landmarks board has voted unanimously to designate 1101 E Pike St a historic landmark! Congrats & thanks to the owner & excellent steward, Liz Dunn; historians Tom Heuser, Marvin Anderson, & Adam Alsobrook who prepared the report; and thanks to the Landmarks board!

[Tom @recapseattle]

Now for something a little lighter. Trout found their way into the city's water system in 1905 and yet the city refused to allow a student to go fishing in the old Lincoln reservoir, now hidden under Cal Anderson Park. Article via Seattle Star. Photo via UW Special collections.

[Rob Ketcherside @ro_ket]

My first writing since the pandemic onset. For @CapitolHillPast in our local blog. Triumph over racism.

[Tom @recapseattle]

And while on the subject, fot those who don't know, Broadway High School was located where Seattle Central College is today. The performance hall contains portions of the original high school's facade.

[Tom @recapseattle]

In October of 1905, residents of the pike/pine area complained of the potential "bad effect" a police station would have on Broadway High School students. Wow. 115 years later and this is still a problem. Some things just don't change. #PoliceReform #DefundSPD #CapitolHillHistory

[Tom @recapseattle]

@DBMcWeeberton Yep! Hoping people will understand that based on context. Limited amount of text to explain that in a single tweet.

[Capitol Hill Past @CapitolHillPast]

Our mid-year newsletter is out! Click to get updates on our historical survey and upcoming events, a recap on our social media, a look at the impact of the 1918 Pandemic on Capitol Hill, and links to other stories written by our friends and neighbors. https://t.co/xLEKuqx2ZL

[Tom @recapseattle]

In light of the horrific acts of racial violence of late, I thought I'd share this piece by Horace R Cayton, Capitol Hill resident & publisher of Cayton's Weekly from Aug 24, 1918 in which he graphically spoke truth to power. When will it stop? Photo from https://t.co/vMUj9QgG8o

[Capitol Hill Past @CapitolHillPast]

We seek a volunteer to help moderate online events on Zoom (or similar platform) with 20 or more attendees. Some experience is ideal. Please send an email to [email protected] if you would like to help us. Thank you! Image: Seattle telephone operator circa 1922 from MOHAI

[Tom @recapseattle]

@AnthonyNavas01 Yes

[Tom @recapseattle]

1. During the 1918 influenza pandemic and quarantine, telephone service was essential to keeping loved ones connected and business going, but reportedly failed miserably in this regard. There were several reasons cited for this and many fingers were pointed

[Tom @recapseattle]

So far I've logged 37 out of over 1000 search results in the 1918 city directory. This should keep me busy... #seattlehistory #capitolhillseattle #1918influenza #rabbithole

[Tom @recapseattle]

2. One was low pay for Seattle's switchboard operators known as "Hello Girls". This now has me diving down a rabbit hole to determine how many "Hello Girls" lived on Capitol Hill in 1918 and if there's any stories to be told of them.

[Tom @recapseattle]

Looking for 5-10 minutes to kill while you're self-quarantining? Help out future historians by filling out your 2020 Census form online today. I just submitted mine now and it was really easy. I can't stress enough how useful the census is to the work I do. #2020census

[Tom @recapseattle]

Been researching how people on Capitol Hill handled the 1918 Spanish Flu and found this "Truthful Prose" on social distancing from a used car dealer. Stay tuned for more. #spanishflu #1918pandemic #coronavirus #seattlehistory #capitolhillseattle #autorow

[Capitol Hill Past @CapitolHillPast]

Capitol Hill Historical Society is seeking a new treasurer! Visit the link to learn more about the position and how to apply. https://t.co/T40fYSK1mZ

[Tom @recapseattle]

CAREER ANNOUNCEMENT: https://t.co/BQol4nIw6C