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About Wedgwood in Seattle History

Valarie is a volunteer writer of neighborhood history in Seattle.

Have a Merry Belated Christmas!

Originally posted on Tihomir Kukolja / DUM SPIRO SPERO PLUS:
The first thing I noticed as I entered the Refugee Camp in Slavonski Brod, Croatia less than three weeks ago was a big Christmas tree shining in the middle of the…

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Yuletide Cheer from the Archives

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Valarie says: In addition to conveying Christmas cheer, this article by Seattle Public Library highlights the resources of the Seattle Room and the on-line Digital Archives, a great resource for info about Seattle. Shelf Talk ~posted by Jade D. In … Continue reading

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Churches and Changes in Wedgwood

There are four church buildings within the boundaries of northeast Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood from NE 75th to 95th Streets.  Each congregation has had different locations, buildings and names over the years. The names and the patterns of use of the … Continue reading

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Sunday, Swamp, Soup, Cider

On Sunday, November 22nd at 2 PM everyone is invited to come on a guided walk through northeast Seattle’s wonderful urban amenity, the Yesler Swamp Trail.  The tour will be led by Professor Kern Ewing of the University of Washington’s … Continue reading

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The Kittredge Family: a Bridge to Northeast Seattle

We may define “pioneers” as young people, perhaps single men or young couples, who journey out to unexplored lands to start new lives.  The story of Seattle’s growth includes plenty of pioneer stories but not just in Seattle’s first century … Continue reading

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Project FeederWatch 2015

Project FeederWatch is a fun citizen science project that anyone can do.  Set up a feeder, count birds, and report your sightings!  New participants receive the FeederWatch Handbook & Instructions, a Common Feeder Birds poster, a Bird-Watching Days calendar, and … Continue reading

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Seattle Street Names

The vision of a city in the place where Seattle now stands was born in the heart of Arthur Denny, a 29-year-old surveyor in Knox County, Illinois in 1851.  As a surveyor Denny knew that in unexplored regions, early-arriving settlers … Continue reading

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Following the Birds into Autumn Migration

In the autumn season when we see flocks of birds overhead, we know that cold weather is coming. The annual migration does not mean that all birds are leaving the Pacific Northwest which is known for its mild winters.  Some … Continue reading

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Q&A with ‘Too High and Too Steep’ author David B. Williams

Here are author David B. Williams’ comments on the fascinating story of Seattle’s regrading projects. Please note that there are more upcoming speaking dates when you can hear Mr. Williams’ presentation. University of Washington Press Blog In his new book … Continue reading

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Old Houses and New Construction in Wedgwood: the Blue House

The Blue House at 2316 NE 85th Street in “western Wedgwood” had been vacant for quite a few years and finally it was sold in October 2024.  A developer bought the property and has filed a plan to build townhouses. … Continue reading

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