Uncovering Seattle's History...
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Welcome to the official website of author Ann Wendell. Here, you'll find all the details about her exciting contributions to the Images of America series, from her first book, Seattle's Ravenna Neighborhood to her latest... Frederick & Nelson. You'll also find information about her novel, (a comedy about cancer, friendship, and a Grim Reaper who lives in the Seattle Underground), along with news and upcoming events where you can meet Ann personally. We invite you to join us, and wander around the corridors of historic Seattle with Ann.

Latest News & Events

Frederick & Nelson Reminiscence Tea
August 12, 2010 3:00pm
Private Event

Author Ann Wendell will be speaking on the history of Frederick & Nelson, and signing her pictorial history book at a private event high tea for the Bayview Manor retirement community. Residents are encouraged to wear their finest gloves and hat and bring their favorite F&N memories to share. There will be a prize for the best hat!

See the photo spread in the January 15th
Bothell-Reporter.com “Memories Flow at
Frederick & Nelson Tea Party”
 
Author Ann Wendell joined the residents of the Chateau at Bothell Landing for a holiday tea and book signing party focused around the memories and lasting impressions of one of Seattle’s oldest and most revered department stores.


Read the North Seattle Herald Tribune article " Visions of Christmases past"

For anyone over the age of 30 who grew up in Seattle, the holiday season evokes memories of Frederick & Nelson (F&N): taking photos with Santa in a store window (the first store in the country to do so), the train that could only be activated by pressing your hand on the window pane, Freddy the Doorman, Frango mints.

April 17th and 18th Ann participated in the Olympia Book and Author Fair.
Read the article in The Olympian here!