Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Wedgwood That Never Was: Charles H. Baker’s Land Investment

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Charles H. Baker (1864-1924) is a little-known early Seattleite though his legacy affects every person living in Seattle today.  Baker conceived of and built the electrical generating plant at Snoqualmie Falls which began producing electricity on July 31, 1899, and … Continue reading →

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Houses in Wedgwood: from Craftsman to Balch

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

All of Wedgwood didn’t come within the Seattle City limits until 1954, and up until that time the neighborhood retained its rural character. Wedgwood was thinly populated and there were many vacant lots whose owners were holding land as an investment.  Many … Continue reading →

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Brick and Stucco in Wedgwood

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Some neighborhoods of Seattle are characterized by a certain style of house, because the majority of their houses were built during that style’s period of popularity.  Wallingford, for example, is known for its blocks of Craftsman houses built in a … Continue reading →

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