Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

Aegean Islands

Girls of Garlic Gulch
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Mary Dallas Smith, Eva Pelonis Tountas, and Cleo Dallas Blackstone
Aegean Islands Exhibits GAPA Keeping Community Saint Demetrios Seattle

Imagine the aroma coming from a Greek or Italian family kitchen in the truck farming area of south Seattle.

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Spokane’s Gentle Giant
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George Alex
Aegean Islands Exhibits First Generation Holy Trinity Making a Home Real Estate Spokane

It’s not just George Alex’s height, but the extent of his generosity and honest reputation that earn him this title.

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Spin’s Friendly Entrepreneurial Style
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Spiro Nicon
Aegean Islands Assumption Bar Exhibits Immigrant Making a Living Seattle

In the 1900s many Greeks found financial success in the food and beverage businesses. Spiro “Spin” Nicon’s entrepreneurial skills, honesty and friendly personality made him one of those Greeks in Seattle.

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