Invisible Histories
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<p>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.</p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6577b3fe9ff7fa001280b253/shows/6577b61a32da910012a1f7fa/www.invisible-histories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.invisible-histories.com </a></p><br><p><a href="https://us13.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=42c980a0dbfd3cb84095aad41&id=e57a29019e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read our latest newsletter!</a></p><br><p>Our Instagram account shares images from each episode, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/invisiblehistoriespnw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@invisiblehistoriesPNW</a></p><br><p>We are always looking for “invisible histories” of the Pacific NW so if you have a good story idea please reach out at <a href="mailto:invisiblehistories@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">invisiblehistoriespnw@gmail.com</a>.</p><br><p>Recorded at Works Progress Cooperative www.worksprogress.coop</p><br><p>Edited by Elke Hautala</p><br><p>Listen Notes</p><br><p>2025</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 7, 2026
Lynnwood & Alderwood Manor
<p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Show Notes:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://ticketstripe.com/seattlelostcemeterytour" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tickets for Lost Potter's Field Tour</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ouijabroads.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ouija Broads</a> podcast</li><li><a href="https://www.mostghost.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Devon's book</a>, Cryptids of the Pacific Northwest, comes out September, 2026.</li><li><a href="https://alderwood.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lynnwood-Alderwood Manor Heritage Association</a></li><li><a href="https://myedmondsnews.com/2024/04/history-the-hatching-of-alderwood-manor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">In Days Gone By: The Hatching of Alderwood Manor</a></li><li><a href="https://alderwood.org/betty-lou-gaeng/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Betty Lou Gaeng</a></li><li><a href="https://myedmondsnews.com/2019/04/looking-back-south-snohomish-county-place-names-from-the-past/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Looking Back: South Snohomish locations</a></li><li><a href="https://snohomishtalk.com/2021/05/05/lynwoods-keelers-corner-offers-a-look-back-in-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Keeler's Corner history</a></li><li><a href="https://www.historylink.org/File/8200" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lynnwood: Thumbnail History</a></li><li><a href="https://www.historylink.org/File/8202" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Duncan Hunter files a homestead claim in the future Lynnwood 1889</a></li><li><a href="https://depts.washington.edu/covenants/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Racial Restrictive Covenants Project - Washington State</a></li><li><a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dd2395b00e6444bfa4c9cd14251be825" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Redlining and Racial Restrictive Covenants</a></li><li><a href="https://www.law.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/siwp/Rose.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Racial Covenants and Segregation, Yesterday and Today</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Subscribe, share, and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!</p><p>Support our work through Ko-fi.com.</p><br><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Episode recorded in Edmonds, WA</p><p>Edited by Elke Hautala</p><p>Music: Uppbeat.io music Airstream - "Me You"</p><p>Sound FX - Freesound.org Craig Smith</p><p>Cover art design by Cari Simson</p><p>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. <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6577b3fe9ff7fa001280b253/shows/6577b61a32da910012a1f7fa/www.invisible-histories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.invisible-histories.com</strong></a></p><p>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. <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6577b3fe9ff7fa001280b253/shows/6577b61a32da910012a1f7fa/www.invisible-histories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.invisible-histories.com </a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
June 9, 2026
Layers of History Unpaved: Seattle's SODO neighborhood
<p>In this vibrant episode of <a href="www.invisible-histories.com/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Invisible Histories</a>, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala take listeners on an engaging journey through the layers of one of the most overlooked historical areas of Seattle. With the backdrop of the upcoming June 12th Unpaving SODO Tour, and the 2026 World Cup, they explore the bustling transformation of Seattle's SODO from early settler days through the Klondike Gold Rush, from the original tideflats to early industrial development in the 1900s, to raves and other happenings in the 2000s.</p><br><p>Listeners will also discover the rich immigrant history of the area, particularly the contributions of Filipino Americans, and the creative evolution of SODO as an industrial space that has fostered artistic expression. With anecdotes from their personal lives and a sneak peek into the theatrical elements planned for the tour, this episode is a delightful blend of history, humor, and heartfelt reflection.</p><br><p>Show Notes:</p><ul><li>Tickets for Lost Potter's Field Tour: <a href="http://invisible-histories.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">invisible-histories.com</a></li><li>Invisible Histories: <a href="https://invisible-histories.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://invisible-histories.com</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/city-archives" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Municipal Archives</a></li><li><a href="https://depts.washington.edu/civilr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UW Civil Rights Project</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/klondike-gold-rush.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Park Service: Klondike Gold Rush</a></li><li>Beneath the Streets tours: <a href="http://beneath-the-streets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>http://beneath-the-streets.com</strong></a></li><li>Tours by Carter: <a href="https://www.toursbycarter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.toursbycarter.com</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://hannabrooksolsen.com/lou-graham-notoriously-bad-character" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Madame Lou Graham: Notoriously Bad Character</a></li><li><a href="https://depts.washington.edu/depress/resources/Hooverville_Roy.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Donald Francis Roy's thesis </a>from UW about Hooverville</li><li><a href="https://www.fanhs-national.org/national-pinoy-archives" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FANHS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Subscribe, share, and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts!</p><p>Support our work through Ko-fi.com.</p><br><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Episode recorded in Edmonds, WA</p><p>Edited by Elke Hautala</p><p>Music "Monsieur Groove" by Theo Gerard (Uppbeat.com)</p><p>Sound FX - Freesound.org Craig Smith</p><p>Cover art design by Cari Simson</p><p>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. <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6577b3fe9ff7fa001280b253/shows/6577b61a32da910012a1f7fa/www.invisible-histories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.invisible-histories.com</strong></a></p><p>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. <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6577b3fe9ff7fa001280b253/shows/6577b61a32da910012a1f7fa/www.invisible-histories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.invisible-histories.com </a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 6, 2026
The Forest of Life and Death
<p>In this thought-provoking episode of Invisible Histories, hosts Cari Simson and Elke Hautala engage in a captivating conversation with Michelle Hogle Acciavatti, MS, the founder of <a href="http://cemetery.eco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Vermont Forest Cemetery</strong></a>. Dive into the world of natural burial and explore how this innovative, yet simple approach to death and dying is reshaping our relationship with mortality and the environment.</p><br><p>Michelle shares her unique journey from a background in neuroscience to becoming a death doula and advocate for natural burial practices. She discusses the emotional and ecological significance of returning our bodies to the earth and the importance of community involvement in the burial process.</p><br><p>Throughout the episode, the conversation touches on the challenges and triumphs of establishing a natural burial ground in Vermont, including the legislative hurdles overcome to make it possible. Michelle emphasizes the importance of creating spaces where families can engage with the process of dying, allowing for a more meaningful and personal farewell. With a blend of heartwarming stories and practical advice, this episode invites listeners to rethink their own perceptions of death and legacy.</p><br><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Invisible Histories event on June 12th: Unpaving SODO walking tour in partnership with MOHAI: </strong><a href="https://mohai.org/event/unpaving-sodo-walking-tour/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ticket link</strong></a></li><li>Michelle Hogle Acciavatti, Natural Deathcare Worker and Funeral Director <a href="http://memorial.eco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Green Mountain Funeral Alternatives</a></li><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/user218376581" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">From Earth to Earth: the Lost Art of Dying in America</a> (documentary about the Vermont Forest Cemetery)</li><li>Head Cemeterian and Natural Burial Educator <a href="http://cemetery.eco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vermont Forest Cemetery</a></li><li>End of Life Specialist and Advance Care Planner <a href="http://memorial.eco/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ending Well</a></li><li><a href="https://recompose.life/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Recompose</a>:</li><li><a href="https://earthfuneral.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Earth Funeral</a></li><li><a href="https://gentlerburial.com/locations/washington/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Green Burials in WA State</a></li><li><a href="https://www.seattlewidowresources.com/blog/green-burial-in-washington-state" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Widow Resources</a></li><li>For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.invisible-histories.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.invisible-histories.com</a></li></ul><p></p><p>Subscribe, share, and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts</p><p>Support our work through Ko-fi.com.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Episode recorded in Edmonds, WA</p><p>Edited by Elke Hautala</p><p>Music: Jacob Taylor Armerding "The Girl I Left Behind Me" Uppbeat.io</p><p>Cover art design by Cari Simson</p><p>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. <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6577b3fe9ff7fa001280b253/shows/6577b61a32da910012a1f7fa/www.invisible-histories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.invisible-histories.com </a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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<p>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.</p><br><p><a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/6577b3fe9ff7fa001280b253/shows/6577b61a32da910012a1f7fa/www.invisible-histories.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.invisible-histories.com </a></p><br><p><a href="https://us13.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=42c980a0dbfd3cb84095aad41&id=e57a29019e" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read our latest newsletter!</a></p><br><p>Our Instagram account shares images from each episode, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/invisiblehistoriespnw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@invisiblehistoriesPNW</a></p><br><p>We are always looking for “invisible histories” of the Pacific NW so if you have a good story idea please reach out at <a href="mailto:invisiblehistories@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">invisiblehistoriespnw@gmail.com</a>.</p><br><p>Recorded at Works Progress Cooperative www.worksprogress.coop</p><br><p>Edited by Elke Hautala</p><br><p>Listen Notes</p><br><p>2025</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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