Invisible Histories

Cari Simson Elke Hautala
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The Invisible Histories podcast unearths lost Pacifc NW stories, hidden histories, and forgotten places, and viscerally connects the public to experiences from the past. The monthly episodes unearth some cool, creepy and hopefully meaningful connections for people alive today. www.invisible-histories.com Read our latest newsletter! Our Instagram account shares images from each episode, @invisiblehistoriesPNW We are always looking for “invisible histories” of the Pacific NW so if you have a good story idea please reach out at invisiblehistoriespnw@gmail.com. Recorded at Works Progress Cooperative www.worksprogress.coop Edited by Elke Hautala Listen Notes 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Lynnwood & Alderwood Manor

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    Lynnwood & Alderwood Manor

    Most people know Lynnwood as a shopping destination or a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else. But beneath today's busy streets lies one of the Pacific Northwest's most fascinating stories of innovation, agriculture, transportation, and community. In our Season 7 premiere episode of Invisible Histories, we visit Heritage Park in Lynnwood with special guest Devon from the Ouija Broads podcast and discover how a chance stop turned into an unforgettable history lesson. Guided by local historian Cheri Ryan, we explore the remarkable history of Alderwood Manor—a planned farming community created after the forests were logged, where city families were encouraged to settle on five-acre parcels, raise chickens, and commute to Seattle aboard the Interurban Railway. Along the way we learn how the Puget Mill Company transformed thousands of logged acres into one of the nation's largest egg-producing communities, shipping eggs across the country while pioneering an early version of suburban living. We also explore the role of the Interurban trolley, the restoration of Heritage Park's historic buildings, and why preserving these stories matters for future generations. From candy memories at Wicker's Mercantile to restored trolley cars and demonstration farms, this episode reminds us that extraordinary history often hides in places we drive past every day. Show Notes: Tickets for Lost Potter's Field TourOuija Broads podcastDevon's book, Cryptids of the Pacific Northwest, comes out September, 2026.Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage AssociationIn Days Gone By: The Hatching of Alderwood ManorBetty Lou GaengLooking Back: South Snohomish locationsKeeler's Corner historyLynnwood: Thumbnail HistoryDuncan Hunter files a homestead claim in the future Lynnwood 1889Racial Restrictive Covenants Project - Washington StateRedlining and Racial Restrictive CovenantsRacial Covenants and Segregation, Yesterday and Today Subscribe, share, and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Support our work through Ko-fi.com. Credits: Episode recorded in Edmonds, WA Edited by Elke Hautala Music: Uppbeat.io music Airstream - "Me You" Sound FX - Freesound.org Craig Smith Cover art design by Cari Simson Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. www.invisible-histories.com Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. www.invisible-histories.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Invisible Histories podcast unearths lost Pacifc NW stories, hidden histories, and forgotten places, and viscerally connects the public to experiences from the past. The monthly episodes unearth some cool, creepy and hopefully meaningful connections for people alive today. www.invisible-histories.com Read our latest newsletter! Our Instagram account shares images from each episode, @invisiblehistoriesPNW We are always looking for “invisible histories” of the Pacific NW so if you have a good story idea please reach out at invisiblehistoriespnw@gmail.com. Recorded at Works Progress Cooperative www.worksprogress.coop Edited by Elke Hautala Listen Notes 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Cari Simson Elke Hautala
  • Episodes
    34
  • Seasons
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Cari Simson Elke Hautala
  • Show Website
    Invisible Histories

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