Monthly Archives: March 2022

The Swansons of Ravenna Valley

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The little community of Ravenna in northeast Seattle began to expand in the early 1900s.  Population growth naturally moved in that direction as more people clustered near to the University of Washington. The growth of northeast Seattle was further stimulated … Continue reading →

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Ravenna in Seattle

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Where is “Ravenna” in Seattle? When asked to define a neighborhood we might think of natural boundaries such as ravines or rivers.   There are also man-made dividing lines such as streets and business districts. The Ravenna business districts are along … Continue reading →

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