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By Norm Kumma, September 16, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Humble House Marker | | |
Inscription. The park site’s original residence was built in 1919 by the Puget Mill Company, and first owned by Joseph R. and Harriet B. Holt. In 1934, wanting to “live in the country,” Mildred and Albert Humble and their two daughters, Janice and Mary, traded their Seattle home for the Holt’s 2-room house on a five acre tract.
The Humble family’s furnishings filled the little house to capacity, forcing them to sleep in the well house, which used to stand behind the main house. Renovations over the next 30 years included the addition of two bedrooms, a dining room, cellar and fireplace, and allowed the Humble family to completely move into the house.
Although Mr. Humble rode the Interurban to work every day in Seattle, a 45-minute train ride, the family was truly living on a farm now. They all pitched in taking care of the animals, building chicken coops, and working in the cherry orchard.
Located across the road from the Alderwood Manor Demonstration Farm, this was a significant farm of its time, and the original house was typical of the minimal accommodations provided by the Puget Mill Company for these pioneering families. The house has been preserved at Heritage Park as a residence typical of 1940’s Alderwood Manor.
Erected by City of Lynnwood.
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By Norm Kumma, September 16, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Humble House | | The marker is visible to the right of the steps. | | |
47° 49.099′ N, 122° 16.654′ W. Marker is in Lynnwood, Washington, in Snohomish County. Marker can be reached from Poplar Way half a mile south of 196th ST SW, on the left when traveling south. Click for map. The marker is located at Lynnwood Heritage Park. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood WA 98036, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Alderwood Manor Heritage Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Wickers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Interurban Trolley (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Early Explorers (approx. 9.1 miles away); Mural at Bergen Place (approx. 11.5 miles away); Ballard Avenue Landmark District Historic Marker Project (approx. 11.5 miles away); Ballard Avenue Historic District / Ballard City Hall Bell (approx. 11.5 miles away); 1890 Seattle Fire Department Bell (approx. 12 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Lynnwood.
Regarding Humble House. The Humble House has been preserved in its original location in the park. It is now a Genealogy Research Library operated by the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society. The library offers free classes and community access to genealogy resources.
Credits. This page originally submitted on October 5, 2012, by Norm Kumma of Bothell, Washington. This page has been viewed 74 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2012, by Norm Kumma of Bothell, Washington. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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