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Author Archives: Wedgwood in Seattle History
The Beginnings of Wedgwood School
The story of Wedgwood School at 2720 NE 85th Street shows how dramatically the population of the neighborhood increased after World War Two ended in 1945. Wedgwood teemed with young families and children during the post-war “Baby Boom” years, and … Continue reading
Posted in Houses, School histories
Tagged 1950's in Wedgwood, house-moving, Neighborhood History, Seattle
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Owl Season
Originally posted on montlaker:
All images: unionbaywatch.blogspot.com Will last winter’s Snowy Owl irruption repeat again this year? Looks likely given all the snowy owl reports this week here & here, and expert chatter here. Union Bay Watch has posted a primer on the…
Seattle Falcon Flies to Portland
Originally posted on montlaker:
Image: ©Port of Portland, via WSDOT Flickr stream The peregrine falcons born on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge continue to make news. This time, falcon chick 73-U, born in May of this year, was caught near…
Historic Preservation: Northwest Modern Architecture in North Seattle
The Seattle Landmark Ordinance provides that a structure may be eligible for historic preservation if it is at least twenty-five years old. Commercial buildings and private homes designed in more recent architectural styles, such as Northwest Modern, may come up … Continue reading
Historic Landmarking and the Big Green House in Wedgwood
The time has come to say goodbye to one of the oldest houses in Wedgwood, the Big Green House at 7321 35th Ave NE which became hemmed in by the surrounding business district. From its vantage point looming high above … Continue reading
Posted in 7321 35th Ave NE, Architecture, Big Green House
Tagged historic preservation, Landmarks Board, Neighborhood History, Seattle
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Nature in Northeast Seattle: Birds
The greater northeast Seattle area has gardens, natural areas, wetlands, parks and even golf courses which provide sanctuary for birds.
Union Bay Watch: Bald eagles are back + nest news
Originally posted on montlaker:
Belted Kingfisher. All images: unionbaywatch.blogspot.com The 520 bald eagles are back in the Broadmoor tree after taking a little vacation time elsewhere. They were spotted yesterday doing home repair, adding 2-3 foot long branches to the…
Posted in Nature and wildlife
Tagged birds, eagles, Nature in northeast Seattle, the 520 bridge
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Shearwater part five: the end of Shearwater and the death of the Wedgwood Community Club in the 1970s
In the early 1970s the USA suffered through an economic recession, made worse in 1973 when an energy crisis began because of a Middle East oil and gas embargo. In the USA gas prices skyrocketed and it affected air travel, … Continue reading
Posted in apartments, community club (old), community council (present time), Controversies, School histories, Shearwater
Tagged Navy housing in Seattle, new school building in Wedgwood, Seattle, single family zoning in Wedgwood, Thornton Creek School, Veraci Pizza, Wedgewood Cottage Apartments
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Shearwater part four: the developer versus the Wedgwood Community Club, 1966 to 1970
On December 16, 1965, all the Shearwater land parcels on streets near Decatur School were sold at a government-property auction, with the stipulation that the buyer must remove the old barracks buildings within ninety days of the sale. The Wedgwood … Continue reading
Shearwater part three: Shearwater victories and setbacks in the 1960s
The administrative wheels turned slowly but finally in 1959 the Navy got ready to release some of its property in Wedgwood for the site of a much-needed elementary school. In September 1961 Decatur School opened at 7711 43rd Ave … Continue reading
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