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We offer free engaging live and virtual programs with topics ranging from modern architecture on Queen Anne to preserving the past. We document our Queen Anne history and advocate for the preservation of our community’s architecture and built environment.

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Queen Anne Historical Society letter regarding the One Seattle Plan
Queen Anne Historical Society letter regarding the One Seattle Plan
Elsie’s Variety Store
Elsie’s Variety Store
Yet Another Wonderful Queen Anne Landmark: The Sanctuary on 11th Ave. W.
Yet Another Wonderful Queen Anne Landmark: The Sanctuary on 11th Ave. W.

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GiveBIG 2025 is here! As our housing density increases, it is more important than ever to keep a balance of old and new. Landmarking is a powerful tool and your gift will allow us to raise the funds to preserve another historic building, adding to o
Elsie's Variety Store Elsie’s Variety Store was a beloved fixture in the Queen Anne community from 1948 to the mid-1970’s. Owner Elsie K. Faubel sold toys and candy for children, as well as sewing notions, light hardware items, household
History documentary - free film screening. May 3rd at 2 p.m. Ballard Library 5614 22nd Ave NW The Woman’s Century Club is hosting a screening of the new film “From Sea to Shining Sea” a documentary about the poet, professor, and
Another Wonderful Queen Anne Landmark on 11th Ave. W. Mar 28, 2025 Next Wednesday April 2 at 3:30, the city’s Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the Wilde Streatfield House on 11th Ave. W. The Queen Anne Historical So
Each year the Queen Anne Historical Society honors five businesses and individuals for their notable contributions to preserving our neighborhood's rich history. The most recent recipient of the Outstanding Stewardship Award is Laurie Reed, who owns
Where are the oldest steps in Seattle? The answer to this and other blazing staircase controversies here https://bit.ly/3WQvqwe If you have been following Leanne’s recent expedition to walk all the public stairs of Queen Anne, you’ll wa
Last night the Queen Anne Historical Society hosted a sold out gathering of over 100 interested citizens. Our subject was the One Seattle Plan with panelists Eugenia Woo, Rico Quirindongo, Maureen Elenga and moderator Michael Herschensohn. The audien
Did you know today is National Take the Stairs Day? Kind of an easy one for us here on Queen Anne...any of our 121 staircases will suffice!

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