Cascade of History

Feliks Banel
  • 4.8 (16)
  • History
  • Updated Semiweekly

CASCADE OF HISTORY is the only LIVE radio show presenting news and stories about people doing cool things with and for history in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. We talk about people, artifacts, books, maps, photos, places, landmarks, public lands, state and national parks, trails, highways, and the historic events that can bring us all together. The show is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time on SPACE 101.1 FM (and streaming via http://www.space101fm.org ) from studios located on the shores of Lake Washington in historic Magnuson Park in Seattle, former site of Sand Point Naval Air Station (though sometimes CASCADE OF HISTORY originates from remote locations around the region). The podcast feed consists of the weekly broadcast, plus frequent bonus episodes with timely and topical interviews, vintage local audio or other Pacific Northwest history-related content - and sometimes even BREAKING NEWS. Producer and host Feliks Banel is an Emmy-winning and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning broadcaster, and former deputy director of Seattle's Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). Send your questions, comments, guest suggestions, news tips and other correspondence to cascadeofhistory@gmail.com.

  1. Ep. 148: LIVE BROADCAST from Heritage Day in Historic Black Diamond, WA

    19h ago

    Ep. 148: LIVE BROADCAST from Heritage Day in Historic Black Diamond, WA

    Feliks Banel's guests on this special LIVE REMOTE BROADCAST of CASCADE OF HISTORY from Heritage Day in Black Diamond, Washington include Bill Kombol of the WHEN COAL WAS KING history column for the Voice of the Valley, President George Washington, Zach Pratt of Black Diamond Historical Museum, Katie Garcher of Black Diamond Mine Regional Preserve, and Sherrie Evans of the Black Diamond Historical Museum. This special broadcast was presented live from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Pacific Time on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory Links to additional info include: Black Diamond Historical Museum: https://www.blackdiamondmuseum.org/ Bill Kombol's WHEN COAL WAS KING History Column: https://voiceofthevalley.com/author/billkombol/ George Washington: https://georgewashingtonspeaks.com/ Zachary Pratt's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pnwadventurequest/featured Black Diamond Mine Regional Preserve in Nortonville, California: https://www.ebparks.org/parks/black-diamond Special thanks to Sherrie Evans of Black Diamond Historical Museum for inviting us to do this live broadcast. Thanks also to Ken Zick, CASCADE OF HISTORY's field producer and roving correspondent, and to Benjamin Warren of SPACE 101.1 FM for running the board back at the station. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

    2 hr
  2. BONUS EPISODE: Grassroots Group Saves Crown Hill Cemetery - What Comes Next?

    5d ago

    BONUS EPISODE: Grassroots Group Saves Crown Hill Cemetery - What Comes Next?

    Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Dr. Kate Burrows of the grassroots preservation organization in North Seattle called "Save Crown Hill Cemetery." Dr. Burrows founded the group with neighbors in December 2025. In this conversation, Dr. Burrows shares the good news - that her group's research and other work has apparently eliminated the threatened subdividing and development of a portion of historic Crown Hill Cemetery, which originally dates to 1903. She also outlines the work ahead, as the grassroots community group will to try and help secure the cemetery's future. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Dr. Kate Burrows on Monday, June 1, 2026. Earlier BONUS EPISODE about Crown Hill Cemetery: https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/bonus-episode-save-crownhill Save Crown Hill Cemetery's website: https://savecrownhill.carrd.co/ Save Crown Hill Cemetery's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585444495150 Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

    36 min
  3. Ep. 147: Stories and Memories of Beloved Seattle Historian Paul Dorpat

    6d ago

    Ep. 147: Stories and Memories of Beloved Seattle Historian Paul Dorpat

    Feliks Banel's guests on this very special LIVE BROADCAST of CASCADE OF HISTORY - sharing stories and memories of Paul Dorpat - include Clay Eals and Jean Sherrard of Seattle Now & Then; Alan J. Stein of HistoryLink; and historian Heather Pihl. Beloved Seattle historian Paul Dorpat passed away earlier this week (on May 27, 2026) at the age of 87. This impromptu gathering of some of those closest to him, sharing stories and memories, seemed like the most appropriate thing to do for this week's regular live broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY. Tribute to Paul Dorpat by Clay Eals and Jean Sherrard: https://pauldorpat.com/2026/05/27/paul-dorpat-1938-2026/ This LIVE broadcast of CASCADE OF HISTORY was originally presented at 8pm Pacific Time on Sunday, May 31, 2026 via SPACE 101.1 FM and gallantly streaming live via www.space101fm.org from historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

    1h 3m
  4. BONUS EPISODE: 1894 Disappearance of the "IVANHOE" - and of Frederic James Grant - with Fred Grant V

    May 28

    BONUS EPISODE: 1894 Disappearance of the "IVANHOE" - and of Frederic James Grant - with Fred Grant V

    Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Frederic James Grant V, descendant of Fred Grant, the Seattle author, editor, historian, politician and man-about-town who disappeared in 1894 when the IVANHOE left Seattle for California and was lost at sea. In this conversation, Frederic James Grant V shares the story of his ambitious ancestor Frederic James Grant I, and surprisingly solves at least one small part of the mystery of the disappearance of the IVANHOE. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Frederic James Grant V on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

    37 min
  5. BONUS CLAMMY AND FISHY EPISODE: In Memory of Paul Dorpat, 1938 - 2026

    May 27

    BONUS CLAMMY AND FISHY EPISODE: In Memory of Paul Dorpat, 1938 - 2026

    Re-posting this CLAMMY AND FISHY BONUS EPISODE in memory of beloved Seattle historian Paul Dorpat, October 28, 1938 to May 27, 2026. Anyone who works in history, public history or anything related to local history in the Pacific Northwest stands on the shoulders of the kind-hearted, brilliant and very funny Paul Dorpat. He was truly one of the good guys. REST IN PEACE. ORIGINAL EPISODE DESCRIPTION: On this CLAMMY AND FISHY BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY from November 2025, Feliks Banel (clam)digs into the audio archives to tell the twisted tale of the Ivar’s Billboard Hoax, aka "Underwatergate." Though, once you've listened, it may have you wondering if there was ever hoax at all, or if it was actually some kind of elaborate coverup. In 2009, Seattle-based Ivar’s seafood restaurants released a series of videos documenting the search for and discovery of UNDERWATER BILLBOARDS in Puget Sound. As the story goes, they were placed in the 1950s by restaurateur and showman Ivar Haglund to reach burgeoning submarine traffic. The 2009 undersea search was all very exciting, and many were completely hooked. But then, Jim Dever, with KING 5's Evening Magazine at the time - and still a great friend of CASCADE OF HISTORY - had the exclusive exposé, produced in cooperation with Ivar’s, and featuring Ivar’s CEO Bob Donegan. As Dever's report made it seem, the whole thing was a brilliant stunt that fooled a lot of people - but it angered a few, too, who thought Ivar's had gone too far. Fast forward to November 2015, and naïve history radio correspondent Feliks Banel set out to tell the backstory with help from Paul Dorpat. Dorpat is a beloved historian - and friend and biographer of Ivar - who had served as official historian of the vintage underwater billboard hunt. When the hoax had been revealed in 2009, Dorpat – longtime author of the weekly “Now & Then” history column - was criticized by many, and even temporarily suspended by The Seattle Times for his role in the stunt. As you listen to Paul Dorpat's 2015 version of events, try to keep clam. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes.

    26 min
  6. BONUS BUBBLEATOR EPISODE: Seattle Man Is Bringing Back The Iconic Bubbleator

    May 26

    BONUS BUBBLEATOR EPISODE: Seattle Man Is Bringing Back The Iconic Bubbleator

    Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Ray Poletti, a Seattle man who's financing an effort - and leading a skilled team - to build a full-scale replica of the "Bubbleator." The Bubbleator was a spherical plexiglas elevator first created for the 1962 World's Fair for the World of Tomorrow exhibit in what's now Climate Pledge Arena, and which was later moved across the Seattle Center campus to the Food Circus (nowadays called The Armory). The original Bubbleator is privately owned and attached to a home near Des Moines, Washington. The new Bubbleator replica will go on display in Seattle at a yet-to-be-disclosed location during the summer of 2026. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Ray Poletti on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Seattle Channel short feature on the history of the Bubbleator produced in 2022 by Feliks Banel: https://youtu.be/t6rRa52vDJc Links to more information as well as images related to most topics discussed on the show are often available at the CASCADE OF HISTORY Facebook page: www.facebook.com/groups/cascadeofhistory CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

    49 min
  7. BREAKING NEWS: Masonic Home Supporters Confident After Friday Hearing at King County Superior Court

    May 22

    BREAKING NEWS: Masonic Home Supporters Confident After Friday Hearing at King County Superior Court

    Feliks Banel's guest on this BREAKING NEWS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Lloyd Lytle, a leader of the grassroots group working to prevent demolition of the historic Masonic Home of Washington in Des Moines, Washington. Lytle joined us by phone immediately after a hearing at King County Superior Court in Seattle was adjourned, and provides an update on the day’s proceedings. Lytle’s group is seeking to have a demolition permit for the Masonic Home revoked and sent back to the City of Des Moines for further review. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Lloyd Lytle on Friday, May 22, 2026. Background via the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's List of Most Endangered Places https://preservewa.org/most_endangered/masonic-home-washington/ CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

    7 min
  8. BONUS EPISODE: Superior Court Weighs Future of Masonic Home of Washington this Friday, May 22, 2026

    May 20

    BONUS EPISODE: Superior Court Weighs Future of Masonic Home of Washington this Friday, May 22, 2026

    Feliks Banel's guest on this BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY is Lloyd Lytle, a leader of the grassroots group working to prevent demolition of the historic Masonic Home of Washington in Des Moines, Washington. Later this week, the group will appear in King County Superior Court, seeking to have a demolition permit for the Masonic Home revoked and sent back to the City of Des Moines for further review. Lytle’s group is called Citizens for the Protection of Des Moines Historic Resources. They formed a coalition with Des Moines Historical Society and the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and filed an appeal of the demolition permit issued in August 2025 by the City of Des Moines to property owner Zenith LLC. When the City of Des Moines Hearing Examiner ruled against their appeal in December 2025, the group at first considered giving up. However, as first reported in the B-Town Blog in early January 2026, they decided to appeal the Hearing Examiner's decision to King County Superior Court. CASCADE OF HISTORY spoke with Lloyd Lytle on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Zoom link to upcoming hearing at King County Superior Court this Friday, May 22, 2026 at 9am Pacific Time: https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/89132548853 Meeting ID: 891 3254 8853 Passcode: 945543 Lloyd Lytle writes, “For those attending by Zoom, the court asks that you have your Zoom profile state your first and last name and that you're a member of the public, and also to please have your audio turned off throughout the proceedings, thank you.” The Alien Blog - Post about Masonic Home from May 18, 2026: https://aguedawrites.substack.com/p/last-ditch-appeal-aims-to-save-masonic Interview with Lloyd Lytle from February 2026 about deciding to appeal the Hearing Examiner: https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/bonus-episode-masonic-feb LIVE BROADCAST from the street in front of the Masonic Home on September 14, 2025: https://soundcloud.com/cascadeofhistory/ep-119 Background via the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation's List of Most Endangered Places https://preservewa.org/most_endangered/masonic-home-washington/ CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via flagship station SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms’ quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms and never miss regular weekly episodes of Sunday night broadcasts as well as frequent bonus episodes. "LIKE" the Cascade of History Facebook page and get updates and other stories throughout the week, and advance notice of live remote broadcasts taking place in your part of the Old Oregon Country.

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CASCADE OF HISTORY is the only LIVE radio show presenting news and stories about people doing cool things with and for history in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. We talk about people, artifacts, books, maps, photos, places, landmarks, public lands, state and national parks, trails, highways, and the historic events that can bring us all together. The show is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time on SPACE 101.1 FM (and streaming via http://www.space101fm.org ) from studios located on the shores of Lake Washington in historic Magnuson Park in Seattle, former site of Sand Point Naval Air Station (though sometimes CASCADE OF HISTORY originates from remote locations around the region). The podcast feed consists of the weekly broadcast, plus frequent bonus episodes with timely and topical interviews, vintage local audio or other Pacific Northwest history-related content - and sometimes even BREAKING NEWS. Producer and host Feliks Banel is an Emmy-winning and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning broadcaster, and former deputy director of Seattle's Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). Send your questions, comments, guest suggestions, news tips and other correspondence to cascadeofhistory@gmail.com.

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  • Creator
    Feliks Banel
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    424
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Cascade of History

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