Seems Like Yesterday

Published 9:45 pm Saturday, December 15, 2007

50 years ago (1957)

Pilchuck Tribe No. 42, Improved Order of Red Men, was to have a new home at 1615 California in the near future. Newland Construction had been commissioned to build the structure designed by John Bryant, A.I.A. The building would have lodge rooms on the second floor and rental space on the ground level.

“Futurama” by Revlon was a lipstick case of lasting luxury and a shining example of one’s taste for elegance. It could be purchased at Niemeyer’s Pharmacy in the Central Building.

25 years ago (1982)

Spearheading the Toys for Tots program in this area was Duce Red Carpet Realty with some of its offices serving as collection points. Ken Duce said toys were being collected at the 2118 Broadway office in Everett, Everett Mall Video Center, 8515 State office in Marysville, Frontier Village office and the office on Ballinger Way.

A 96-year-old rebuilt caboose became a brand-new landmark on the Bothell-Everett Highway after it was hoisted into position near a new apartment complex in Mill Creek. The former Great Northern car was restored by Iron Horse Caboose Coach in Kirkland.

By Jack O’Donnell from Herald archives at the Everett Public Library