Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

Making a Home

The Greeks in Washington enjoyed a home life often filled with extended family and Greek language, cuisine and music.

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If This Baoulo Could Talk
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Central Greece Exhibits Greece Immigrant Making a Home Nationality Other Artifacts The Archive Washington State Western Washington

IF THIS BAOULO COULD TALK This item was donated to the Greek American Historical Museum of Washington State by Joanne Meras & Harieklia Meras …

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An Ever-Present Greek Eccentric
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George Beaman Kotolaris
Exhibits First Generation Greece Making a Home Nationality Puget Sound Seattle Washington State Western Washington

AN EVER-PRESENT GREEK ECCENTRIC George Beaman Kotolaris (1929-1990) was a notable figure in Seattle, Washington. He was known to attend almost every Greek social …

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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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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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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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“My Life is Like a Fairy Tale”
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Fotini Falbo
Agriculture Eastern Washington Exhibits Greece Homemaker Immigrant Making a Home Nationality Northern Greece Thessaloniki Type of Work Uncategorized Washington State

From an orphanage in Thessaloniki, Greece, to Walla Walla, Washington, the story of Fotini Falbo’s life, like Cinderella’s, is similar to that of a fairy tale princess.

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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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Life According to George
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Pallis Family
Business Owner Cars Church Exhibits Finance Greece Hobbies Homemaker Making a Home Making a Living Nationality Peloponese Puget Sound Real Estate Saint Demetrios Seattle Second Generation Type of Work Washington State Western Washington

Chris George Pallis recalls many “Georgisms” from his father that have influenced his life.

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Their Piece of the Pie
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Pete and Carol Mykris
Aegean Islands Business Owner Islands Making a Home Northern Greece Puget Sound Restaurant Saint Demetrios Seattle Western Washington

Fifty-six years after a proxenia (arranged marriage) Pete and Carol Mykris’ marriage is testimony to their love for and patience with each other.

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Down by the Riverside
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Thalia and Kiki Denos
Assumption First Generation Making a Home Restaurant Seattle

West Seattle was home for a large number of Greek families when Thalia and Kiki Denos were growing up. Their family home was a center of activity for many friends and relatives.

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