EVERETT, DEC. 5: Five new installations in Everett were created to honor the legacy of the city’s earliest trailblazing women.
Deb Fox, a local artist and former Everett Cultural Arts Commissioner, created the signage to highlight the stories of women who shaped Everett, a press release from the city said.
“Women brought civility, order and ingenuity to communities, and Everett’s women have special stories to tell,” Fox said. “I hope that visitors and residents will take the time to get to know these fascinating women.”
The City of Everett invites the community to celebrate the dedication of the new interpretive signage during a ceremony at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, on the south side of the Everett Municipal Building along Wall Street.
One of the women featured on the signage is Dorothy Chin, who established restaurants such as Chin’s Café and Tai Ping Terrace. For more than 30 years, the restaurants owned by Chin and her family served Everett, breaking barriers and leaving a lasting impact on the city’s cultural and civic life.
“I am deeply inspired by the courage and determination of Everett’s trailblazing women and I’m proud to see their stories highlighted in such an impactful way,” Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin said. “These signs are more than just art; they are reminders of the strength and resilience that continue to empower Everett today.”
The project was made possible through the Everett Forward grant program, which supports community-driven initiatives that help strengthen Everett’s identity. The work also benefited from collaboration with the Northwest Room at the Everett Public Library, providing staff support and access to historical resources, the release said.
Two of the signs are outside of the Everett Municipal Building, while two others are located at Clark Park, 2400 Lombard Ave. One sign explores the park’s history while the other highlights the history of the Green Book and Everett’s Civil Rights leaders.
Fox also created another interpretive sign at Emma Yule Park, 4831 Rucker Ave, honoring the aunt of the Rigby sisters, owners of a photographic studio in Everett.
Based on a press release from the City of Everett.