Monthly Archives: June 2016

Preserving Wedgwood’s Scarlet Oak Heritage Tree

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has an Urban Forestry division which maintains street trees.  In this June 2016 article from the SDOT blog, the tree crew explains the work which was done to preserve Wedgwood’s Scarlet Oak Heritage Tree … Continue reading →

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Classic Maps of Washington State

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Did you know that the Washington State Office of the Secretary of State has a blog page????   Well, it seems like just about everyone has a blog now!

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Herons in Seattle

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

What does a teenage Great Blue Heron look like?

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Seattle History and Houses in June 2016

Posted on June 11, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Upcoming in the month of June 2016 are events and activities which will enhance your understanding of Seattle history and the history of one of Seattle’s iconic neighborhoods, Ballard.

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Influence of the Confluence Celebration on Saturday, June 11, 2016

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

It has been a year since the major reconfiguration of the creek bed and flood plain of Thornton Creek at Meadowbrook.  A festival event on Saturday, June 11th, sponsored by Thornton Creek Alliance, will offer education and info about the … Continue reading →

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