Beth Takekawa, who will retire from Wing Luke Museum after 14 years as executive director and more than 20 years of museum leadership, stands in the old Association Hall on the third floor. The long table was built in the room from old-growth timber. Meetings and gatherings took place in the room. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)
Beth Takekawa, who will retire from Wing Luke Museum after 14 years as executive director and more than 20 years of museum leadership, stands in the old Association Hall on the third floor. (Ellen M. Banner / The Seattle Times)
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Beth Takekawa, who will retire from Wing Luke Museum after 14 years as executive director and more than 20 years at the museum, stands in the old Yick Fung Co. general store, which museum patrons get to see when they are part of a tour at the museum. One thing she loves about the store is the smells from the spices. Shot Thursday, June 17, 2021. The museum focuses on the history, culture and art of Asian Pacific Americans and is an important part of Seattle’s International District. 217369

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