the unveiling of a new statue honoring J.P and his girlfriend Gertrude in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood. The bronze statue is called "Late for the Interurban" by sculptor Kevin Pettelle and features J.P. Patches (Chris Wedes) and Gertrude (Bob Newman). The statue is located in Solstice Plaza (N 34th Street just east of the Fremont Bridge). Strength and Stamina: Women of the Seattle Fire Department (2009): "The story of the courage, hard work, and perseverance it took for women to enter the all-male world of firefighting in Seattle." There is a companion online exhibit on the Seattle Municipal Archives website. Other Community Projects Seattle High School Senior Project All Washington state high school students are required complete a senior project as a requirement for graduation. The project generally involves creating and completing some sort of project, usually related to the community. In 2001, the History House created a pilot program that involves researching, verifying and creating a display that reflects an aspect of the history of a Seattle neighborhood. Students have completed projects that have shed light on the Native American experience, covered the settlement of neighborhoods by pioneers, economic and social development of neighborhoods and specific neighborhood contributions to the larger Seattle community. Some projects have been put on permanent display in banks, fire houses, libraries and high schools. Organizational structure The Board of Directors currently has 23 members and is headed by museum founder Suzie Burke. Board members are closely involved in the day-to-day operations of the museum. Members share responsibilities such as coordinating student field trips to the museum, concerts and other museum activities and events. Resources & Events Neighborhood Community Focus - featuring ideas, information and tools for community history research Reference Library on Seattle history History House Magazine Exhibit Gallery with a wall mural depicting 100 years of Seattle history Photographic Displays Video Displays - offering a historical look at the city and featuring clips from local TV pioneers, such as clown J.P. Patches. Gift Shop - featuring historical books and tapes of Seattle's neighborhoods as well as artwork and handicrafts of community artisans Sculpture Garden - includes an original 6 foot x 12 foot chunk of The Berlin Wall, a fire engine that was destined for Georgia in the former satellite state of the Soviet Union, "Willy," a 15-foot model orca whale and "The Safe," discovered beneath Fremont's Dubliner Tavern. Community Meeting Space - Meetings