On Saturday, January 25th, at 3p at History House of Greater Seattle, learn more Fremont history from a personal perspective. Come hear what first brought the Burke family to Fremont, and how the family became so entwined in the success of this community. It’s a free Fremont Fireside Chat interview with Suzie Burke on her father, J.R. Burke, and his company Burke Millwork, conducted by her daughter.
In 1939, Burke Millwork opened a new facility on the same location where a series of closed and/or failed mills had previously operated at the northwest corner of Lake Union. Burke Millwork not only survived there, but the company slowly transformed and, seven decades later, owns that original property, and more, at the Center of the Universe.
As a relative of the current publisher of Fremocentrist.com, Suzie Burke and her company have not and will not be the subject of this news website. This once-in-a-lifetime interview will share a perspective on Fremont history unlikely to be shared on this site, or elsewhere. Also, to avoid bias, all attendees will be welcomed to ask questions at this presentation.
Come learn ‘What About The Burkes?’ at History House this Saturday, January 25th, at 3p, sponsored by HomeStreet Bank. The one-hour discussion will be followed by a free juice-and-cookie reception. Please join this rare opportunity to look inside a Fremont family legacy.
Reserve your place on Brown Paper Tickets or the Facebook event page.