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House-Moving from Shearwater in Wedgwood
In January 1972 a very unusual house-moving event took place in the Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle. Twelve small houses (600 square feet each) were moved from 40th Ave NE near Decatur School, to 7320 35th Ave NE in the … Continue reading
Posted in apartments, businesses, Controversies, Shearwater
Tagged Neighborhood History, Seattle, WPLongform
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House-Moving from Dahl Field in Wedgwood
In the 1940s and 1950s the Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle began to take on its identity. The Wedgwood name gradually came into popular use when local businesses began using it, and it was solidified by the choosing of the … Continue reading
Posted in Dahl Playfield, Houses, Neighborhood features, Picardo Farm
Tagged house-moving, Neighborhood History, Seattle
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The Busy Growing Years of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Seattle
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church has a storied history as one of the oldest congregations in the Wedgwood neighborhood of Seattle, second only to Wedgwood Presbyterian Church. A Catholic chapel called St. Ignatius began in the neighborhood in … Continue reading
Vision 2020
To have 20/20 vision refers to a measure of sharpness of eyesight, being able to see clearly at 20 feet, what should normally be seen at that distance. In this new year of 2020 we may apply the concept of … Continue reading
How Birds Survive the Cold: Feathers + Food = Warmth
This article by Charles Eldermire in All About Birds tells of the strategies used by birds to cope with cold weather. For the winter season we might well follow the example of the birds: Get some friends to hang out … Continue reading
Festive Wedgwood in December 2019
The Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle abounds with delights of the holiday season in December 2019. Wedgwood’s walkable business district has coffee shops offering holiday goodies, great gift ideas from local shops, and opportunities for charitable giving. Check out the … Continue reading
Posted in Events and holidays
Tagged holiday season, lights and decorations, Seattle, shopping in Wedgwood
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An Immigrant in Wedgwood: Gerda’s Story
Perry & Gerda Frumkin were among the young married couples who found a new home in northeast Seattle in the post-World-War-Two years of 1945 to 1965. Northeast Seattle was at that time a region where developer Albert Balch had acquired … Continue reading
Posted in Immigrant heritage
Tagged Jewish community in Wedgwood, Neighborhood History, Seattle, WPLongform
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Immigrants, Houses and Growth in Northeast Seattle
The growth of Seattle is the story of waves of immigrants responding to historic events and economic opportunities in the young city. This blog article is about people on 40th Ave NE around NE 70th Street in northeast Seattle in … Continue reading
The Trees of Autumn in Wedgwood
The flame ash street trees along 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood are vibrant with color in the autumn season. The flame ash street trees which line the arterial 35th Ave NE were planted between 1970 to 1972 under the City … Continue reading
Posted in Neighborhood features, streets, trees
Tagged 35th Ave NE, Autumn, Neighborhood History, Seattle, street trees
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October 2019 in the Wedgwood Neighborhood of Seattle
The Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle is rich with colorful trees in the autumn season, including the drive along 35th Ave NE with its street trees. Oranges and yellows abound, set off by pumpkin decorations. Two traditional activities in October … Continue reading
Posted in Events and holidays, trees
Tagged Autumn, community activities, Neighborhood History, Seattle, street trees
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Wedgwood in Seattle History 