Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

Organizations

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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Gifts of Faith and Culture
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The Hamilos Sisters - Mary Damascus and Deena Maroutsos
Central Greece Church daughters Education Exhibits First Generation Greece Keeping Community Nationality Organizations Puget Sound Saint Demetrios Seattle Type of Work Uncategorized Washington State Western Washington

The Hamilos sisters, Mary and Deena relish their connections with their homeland just as they value their faith and activities in the Greek community of Seattle, Washington.

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One Elegant Lady
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Greta Lucas
Assumption Central Greece Church Exhibits Greece Hobbies Homemaker Immigrant Making a Home Nationality Organizations Philoptochos Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

At 92 years of age, Greta Lucas’ appearance, spirit and faith belie her age. The story of her name is just one of several in her interesting life.

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Ladies of the North
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The Babunes Sisters (Vasiliki “Billie” Larimer and Ekaterini “Katie” O’Neil)
Assumption Business Owner Church Exhibits First Generation Greece Keeping Community MAIDS OF ATHENA Nationality Organizations Puget Sound Seattle Turkey Type of Work Uncategorized Washington State Western Washington

That’s how Vasiliki “Billie” Larimer (nee Babunes) referred to her mother’s group of friends who would gather at their homes for their regular sessions of sewing, cooking and sharing stories.

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God Takes Care of Me Every Time
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Kalliope “Popi” Tarlson
Assumption Church Evia Exhibits Greece Homemaker Immigrant Making a Home Nationality Organizations Philoptochos Sales Seattle Washington State Western Washington

As a young woman leaving her family in Greece, coming to the United States as a new bride, traveling to distant parts of the world and expanding the knowledge of her faith, Kalliope “Popi” Tarlson knows that God has been her protector.

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It’s All Been A Plus
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Chris Legeros
AHEPA Making a Living Peloponese Puget Sound Saint Demetrios Seattle Second Generation Western Washington

With a 39-year career in broadcast journalism, Chris Legeros has experienced more than he ever expected in his life. He credits his culture and heritage (four generations of Greek ancestors) with giving him the strength and tenacity to be successful in his work.

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Out of the Detroit Bubble
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Barbas Family
Business Owner Central Greece Church Education Exhibits First Generation Greece Making a Living Military Nationality Organizations Philoptochos Puget Sound Real Estate Saint Demetrios Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Tom, Helen and Demetra Barbas’ family moved to Seattle, Washington, in November of 1944 from a protective Greek “bubble” in Detroit, Michigan.

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