Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

Nationality

From Smith to Asimakoupoulos
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Central Greece Church CLERGY Exhibits Greece Hobbies Making a Living Nationality Puget Sound Second Generation Sports Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Where most Greek families with long names shortened or Anglicized them, Greg Asimakoupoulos’ family did just the opposite. With Greek and Norwegian parents his connections run deep with families in Seattle, Washington, and the northwest United States.

Jews and Greeks Together
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Aegean Islands Exhibits Finance First Generation Greece Hobbies Islands Keeping Community Music Nationality Northern Greece Puget Sound Real Estate Seattle Second Generation Thessaloniki Washington State Western Washington

In about 1890 two Jewish men, Jack Policar and Solomon Calvo, were traveling in Turkey and were considering migrating to New York City.  On …

The Best Wealth is your Mind
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Central Greece Church Exhibits Greece Immigrant Making a Living Nationality Puget Sound Railroad Saint Demetrios Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Sam Treperinas has many stories to tell about his very successful 50-year career with the railroad and a busy retirement. For Sam and his wife Elly, the title of this exhibit is very appropriate for their experiences and success in life.

A Badge of Honor to be Greek
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Cars Church Crete Exhibits Finance Greece Hobbies Making a Living Nationality Puget Sound Real Estate Saint Demetrios Seattle Second Generation Sports Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

When Kenny Dudunakis was growing up in Pocatello, Idaho, being Greek was a badge of honor. He moved to Washington State in 1989 where he has developed his career in commercial real estate.

Authentic Cuisine and Technology
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Business Owner Exhibits Greece Immigrant Information Technology Making a Living Nationality Northern Greece Puget Sound Thessaloniki Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Tasos Manouras and Kiki Karakatsani are part of a recent group of Greek immigrants who bring a high level of education to the growing economy in the Seattle, Washington, area.

Echi O Theos
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Central Greece Church Exhibits Greece Hobbies Homemaker Immigrant Making a Home Nationality Organizations Philoptochos Puget Sound Saint Demetrios Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

During World War II in Greece, Maria Cooper (nee Deligianni) was unable to pursue her schooling. Rather, as a teenager and the oldest of seven children, she was responsible for her younger siblings.

Their Dreams Fulfilled
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When Maria and Christos Govetas immigrated to the United States in 1978, the opportunities for education and successful careers were far beyond their dreams.

All Below Main Street
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Church Exhibits Greece Keeping Community Medicine Nationality Organizations Peloponese Philoptochos Puget Sound Saint Demetrios Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

In the 1940s, McGill, Nevada, a small town in the eastern part of the state, was home for over 100 Greek families. Dorothy (Theodora) Haskell tells the story of growing up in McGill and eventually settling in Seattle, Washington.

Curious Harry
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AHEPA Central Greece Exhibits Greece Hobbies Immigrant Making a Living Nationality Organizations Puget Sound Saint Demetrios Sales Seattle Sports Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Whether exploring the ship from Greece, learning to play sports, taking an occasional joy ride or meeting politicians, Harry Tourikis’ curiosity helped him learn …

“All the Live-Long Day”
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Central Greece Church Exhibits Greece Hobbies Holy Trinity Making a Living Nationality Puget Sound Railroad Seattle Second Generation SW Washington Type of Work Uncategorized Washington State Western Washington

Like the song, “I’ve been working on the railroad…,” Kostandinos (Gus) Soterios (Sam) Melonas has been with the Railroad for over 40 years.  As …