Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

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The Best Wealth is your Mind
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Sam Treperinas
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.

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A Badge of Honor to be Greek
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Kenny Dudunakis
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.

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Authentic Cuisine and Technology
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Tasos Manouras and Kiki Karakatsani
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.

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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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Their Dreams Fulfilled
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Maria and Christos Govetas
Assumption Church Construction Education Exhibits Greece Hobbies Immigrant Keeping Community Making a Living Music Nationality Northern Greece Puget Sound Reading Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

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

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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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“All the Live-Long Day”
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Kostandinos (Gus) Soterios (Sam) Melonas
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 …

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“LIVE! LIVE! LIFE IS A BANQUET!”
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Zaphara
Exhibits First Generation Greece Hobbies Keeping Community Music Music Nationality Peloponese Puget Sound Seattle Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Zaphara loves this quote from the stage play and musical Auntie Mame knowing that many people have not been able to live a full …

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For her kids – A story of the Godulas Family
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Godulas Family
Church Exhibits Greece Hobbies Immigrant Making a Home Nationality Northern Greece Puget Sound Saint Nicholas Tacoma Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

My mom, Naouma Filou, was later to became Naouma Godulas. Her story begins in 1918 in the small village of Siatista in the foothills of northern Greece. She said that she was uncertain of the day she was born, so she had just picked a date – Sept. 15th.

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