SNOHOMISH — This small town has a lot more to offer than its well-known antiques shops.
In its historic downtown, many old buildings reflect craftsmanship of a bygone age and carry people’s emotions and memories.
"The preservation of its historic buildings makes Snohomish unique," said Karen Guzak, chairwoman of the city’s design review board, which reviews plans for any changes in the historic downtown.
People will soon have a chance to explore the downtown area’s history as the city celebrates National Historic Preservation Week Monday through May 9.
Walking tours, photo and art exhibits, and other events are on tap for the celebration, sponsored by the city, the Historic Society of Snohomish, Historic Downtown Snohomish and the Art of Snohomish gallery.
The events include:
The Historic Society hosts the free "Celebrating Historic Snohomish," featuring the presentation of the city’s historic preservation and renovation activities, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B.
The Blackman Museum, 118 Ave. B, features historic photo displays and video histories 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and May 9.
Take a free guided walking tour of the historic business district 11 a.m.-noon Saturday with Warner Blake, or through the historic residential area 1:30-3 p.m. May 9 with Mark Henry. Meet at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B.
The variety show "At Work &at Play," produced by the Leight Fantastics, a production organized by dancer Eleanor Leight is 7:30 p.m. Thursday through May 9 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and May 9 at the Snohomish High School Performing Arts Center, Fifth Street and Avenue D. Tickets are $8 adults and $5 seniors and children, available at Upper Case Books, 121 Glen Ave.
The Arts of Snohomish gallery presents free demonstrations of artisans and crafts people 3-5 p.m. Saturday. The gallery is in the old Carnegie Library at Cedar Avenue and First Street.
Reporter Yoshiaki Nohara: 425-339-3029 or ynohara@heraldnet.com.