Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

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Her Dad Liked Him
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AHEPA Church Exhibits Greece Making a Living Nationality Northern Greece Organizations Pizza Puget Sound Restaurant Saint Demetrios Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

When Demetrios Voltsis visited the family of his new friend in Seattle, Washington, the friend’s sister was not impressed. That impression has improved immensely over 50 years.

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From the Heart of Greece
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Rakus Family
AHEPA Assumption Central Greece Church Everett Exhibits Finance First Generation Greece Keeping Community Nationality Organizations Puget Sound Real Estate Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

As Tommy Rakus’ family came from Roumeli, tin carthia tis Elathas (the heart of Greece), his passion for all things Greek originates not from the food, the dancing or the language but from his heart.

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Echi O Theos
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Maria Cooper
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.

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All Below Main Street
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Dorothy Haskell
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.

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Curious Harry
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Harry Tourikis
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 …

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A Great Life in Everett
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Harry and Billie Platis
AHEPA Bar Business Owner Central Greece Church daughters Everett Exhibits Hobbies Making a Living Nationality Organizations Restaurant Saint Demetrios Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

It was the close community of Greeks that gave Harry and Billie Platis their happiness and feeling of security while growing up in Everett, Washington.

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A Lifelong Learner
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Christos Manzieris
AHEPA Assumption Church Exhibits Government Greece Immigrant Keeping Community Nationality Northern Greece Organizations Seattle Thessaloniki Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Although Christos Manzieris did not follow his chosen profession when he came to Seattle, Washington, he was able to use his knowledge and teaching …

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Greeks on the Streets 2016
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AHEPA Cars Exhibits Hobbies Keeping Community Nationality Organizations Seattle Second Generation Uncategorized Washington State Western Washington

The Juan de Fuca Chapter of AHEPA presented the fourth annual gathering of Greeks on the Streets which took place at the Greenwood Car …

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All Roads Lead to Green Lake
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Panagiotou Family
AHEPA Central Greece Church Education Exhibits Greece Immigrant Islands Keeping Community Nationality Organizations Real Estate Saint Demetrios Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Born in Athens, Greece, John and Sam Panagiotou came to Seattle, Washington, in 1948 where the family made their home in the Green Lake neighborhood. John’s wife Lisa came to the United States from Greece in 1950. Here are their stories.

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The Added Value of Being Greek
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Angelo and Mary Xidias
Aegean Islands AHEPA Boeing Education Exhibits Greece Immigrant Islands Keeping Community Nationality Organizations Saint Demetrios Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

When Angelos and Maria Xidias came to Seattle, Washington, in the 1980s, their Greek backgrounds augmented their new experiences and opportunities in the United States.

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