Did you catch the short-term exhibit “Seattle Teriyaki“ at the Log House Museum last year? The intern who curated it has won an award – this announcement from the Southwest Seattle Historical Society explains:
Pedro Toledo Walls, a 2025 Big Picture High School intern at the Southwest Seattle Historical Society, recently accepted the Future of Heritage Award, presented by the Association of King County Heritage Organizations. The award recognizes student contributions to the heritage community and was presented at an annual award ceremony.
Toledo Walls curated Seattle Teriyaki, an original exhibit exploring the history and future of Seattle’s famous dish. The exhibit was on display at the Log House Museum during the summer of 2025.
“This project has tested who I am as a learner, and as a Big Picture student as a whole,” said Toledo Walls. “It has tested my endurance in finding and interviewing professionals in the world, and my creative capabilities – basing the design [of the exhibit] off a menu from the creator of Seattle Teriyaki, Toshiro Kasahara‘s restaurant.”
The exhibit was conceived of and designed by Toledo Walls as part of an internship at the Southwest Seattle Historical Society. Toledo Walls, then a sophomore, conducted original research, analyzed historical documents and contemporary scholarship, interviewed key figures including Toshiro Kasahara, the inventor of Seattle Teriyaki, and the owners of West Seattle’s Nikko Teriyaki and Grillbird Teriyaki, selected photos and archives, and wrote and designed the exhibit.
“Pedro combined two of his passions – history and culinary arts – to tell an important story, not only about the history of food, but also the history of immigration, placemaking, and small business,” said Southwest Seattle Historical Society Executive Director Elizabeth Rudrud.
Of the exhibit, the award-bestowing organization said in part: “The Southwest Seattle Historical Society’s pop-up exhibit exploring the history of Seattle’s most famous dish is a wonderful example of how young people can make meaningful contributions to telling our community’s history.”
P.S. The Log House Museum has a special event next Saturday, marking 175 years since the “Landing Party” on Alki.
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