Greek-American Historical Museum of Washington State

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The Bellingham Beat
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Spedo Southas
AHEPA Everett First Generation Government Making a Living Peloponese

Spiro “Spedo” Southas spent a lot of time as a cop in Bellingham, Washington, but he probably spent as much time visiting fellow Greeks throughout the state.

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Why Christto, not Christo?
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Christto Tolias
Central Greece Education GAPA Making a Living Saint Demetrios Seattle

Why does this man spell his name with two “t”s and what were the keys to his happiness as a Greek in the city of Seattle?

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Go Greek Go
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Jerry Costacos
Assumption Business Owner Cars Exhibits First Generation Making a Living

Two signs hang on Jerry Costacos’ office door. On his 40th birthday, one of his employees put a sign saying “THE GOLDEN GREEK – O CRISO ELLHN.” Another sign saying “GO GREEK GO” had been placed there by a good friend.

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The Plumakia
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Fran, Alice, George, and Paul Plumis
Bar Central Greece Education Exhibits First Generation GAPA Making a Home Military Philoptochos Saint Demetrios Seattle

Four children, 13 men named George, a happy family life and unselfish dedication to their church and community.

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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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Bouzouki At Its Best
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Takis Dotis
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.

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