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Birds in Winter
Originally posted on Sirfishalot's Blog:
Living in the Pacific Northwest, you have to take advantage of the few days during then winter months when we have light. Last week I only had an hour or so to spare during…
Neighborhoods of Seattle: comparing the origins of Fremont and Wedgwood
How does the history and development of Wedgwood compare to that of other neighborhoods in Seattle? Fremont was the site of some of the earliest land claims in Seattle in the 1850s, but it was not populated until developers bought … Continue reading
Wedgwood’s Trailmakers: the Burke-Gilman Trail
One of Wedgwood’s proudest claims-to-fame is as the birthplace of the Burke-Gilman Trail which officially opened on August 19, 1978. This wonderful urban amenity links northeast Seattle neighborhoods with nature. As a transportation resource the Trail helps to reduce car … Continue reading
Posted in Neighborhood features, Seattle History
Tagged Neighborhood History, Seattle, WPLongform
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The Wedgwood That Never Was: Charles H. Baker’s Land Investment
Charles H. Baker (1864-1924) is a little-known early Seattleite though his legacy affects every person living in Seattle today. Baker conceived of and built the electrical generating plant at Snoqualmie Falls which began producing electricity on July 31, 1899, and … Continue reading
Posted in name of the neighborhood, Plat names
Tagged electricity in Seattle, Neighborhood History, Seattle, streetcars, WP Longform
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Houses in Wedgwood: from Craftsman to Balch
All of Wedgwood didn’t come within the Seattle City limits until 1954, and up until that time the neighborhood retained its rural character. Wedgwood was thinly populated and there were many vacant lots whose owners were holding land as an investment. Many … Continue reading
Brick and Stucco in Wedgwood
Some neighborhoods of Seattle are characterized by a certain style of house, because the majority of their houses were built during that style’s period of popularity. Wallingford, for example, is known for its blocks of Craftsman houses built in a … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Houses
Tagged Neighborhood History, northeast Seattle house styles, Seattle
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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
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