Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

Immigrant

Spiro’s Finest Hours
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AHEPA Assumption Athens Immigrant Keeping Community Seattle

From 1972 to 1984 the Greek Radio Hour, with disco cavalaris (disc jockey) Spyridon “Spiro” Demetrios Savvides, served to entertain and inform with music and news from the homeland. This was only one of the many endeavors Spiro developed in his varied career.

One Hundred Pies for Apple Days
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Central Washington Evia Immigrant Making a Home

Cashmere, with its apple orchards and factories was a change from the coffee shops and small churches that had been typical in Anna’s Greek village of Vitalo. Although she spoke no English it was not difficult for her to adjust to life in Cashmere, Washington.

Spin’s Friendly Entrepreneurial Style
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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.

Bouzouki At Its Best
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Epiros Exhibits Immigrant Making a Living Music Northern Greece Restaurant Seattle

How better to keep community than through music and food. Demetrios “Takis” Dotis, one of the true masters of the bouzouki and experienced restaurateur, does both.