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Monthly Archives: November 2012
The Beginnings of Wedgwood School
The story of Wedgwood School at 2720 NE 85th Street shows how dramatically the population of the neighborhood increased after World War Two ended in 1945. Wedgwood teemed with young families and children during the post-war “Baby Boom” years, and … Continue reading
Posted in Houses, School histories
Tagged 1950's in Wedgwood, house-moving, Neighborhood History, Seattle
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Owl Season
Originally posted on montlaker:
All images: unionbaywatch.blogspot.com Will last winter’s Snowy Owl irruption repeat again this year? Looks likely given all the snowy owl reports this week here & here, and expert chatter here. Union Bay Watch has posted a primer on the…
Seattle Falcon Flies to Portland
Originally posted on montlaker:
Image: ©Port of Portland, via WSDOT Flickr stream The peregrine falcons born on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge continue to make news. This time, falcon chick 73-U, born in May of this year, was caught near…
Historic Preservation: Northwest Modern Architecture in North Seattle
The Seattle Landmark Ordinance provides that a structure may be eligible for historic preservation if it is at least twenty-five years old. Commercial buildings and private homes designed in more recent architectural styles, such as Northwest Modern, may come up … Continue reading
Historic Landmarking and the Big Green House in Wedgwood
The time has come to say goodbye to one of the oldest houses in Wedgwood, the Big Green House at 7321 35th Ave NE which became hemmed in by the surrounding business district. From its vantage point looming high above … Continue reading
Posted in 7321 35th Ave NE, Architecture, Big Green House
Tagged historic preservation, Landmarks Board, Neighborhood History, Seattle
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Wedgwood in Seattle History 