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The People Behind the Street Name: Densmore
Milton Densmore (1839-1908) was a Civil War veteran of Vermont who became an early resident of Seattle. At the close of the Civil War in 1865, Densmore followed the pattern of many veterans, who moved westward and made land claims. He met … Continue reading
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The People Behind the Street Name: Galer
Early Seattle settlers came from all over the USA. Some settlers have left us their stories so that we have a fair bit of info about them, such as the Denny and Mercer families. Other early settlers, like Jacob Galer, … Continue reading
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Early Post Offices at the Ross and Fremont Neighborhoods in Seattle
Seattle’s home-grown railroad, the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railway, began running in 1887. Railway stations and post offices were opened as the train passed through population centers, and these gave names to the neighborhoods. This blog article will trace … Continue reading
The People Behind the Street Names in Seattle
The names of Seattle streets are worthy of a trivia contest to discern their origins and guess the meaning of the names. What does it mean when a street in Seattle is named “Aloha???” The original meaning of some street names … Continue reading
Business Changes in Wedgwood in 2026
The year 2026 in Wedgwood began with the shocking announcement that a proposal for redevelopment of the NE 85th Street shopping center, had been suspended – at least for now. In 2022 a developer started the process to file plans … Continue reading
NE 68th Street in Wedgwood, Then and Now
On 35th Ave NE at NE 68th in Wedgwood there is the Northeast Branch Library on the northwest corner, and an apartment building on the southwest corner. In our minds’ eye we may imagine what was there more than a hundred years ago. As of 1915 this … Continue reading
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The Wedgwood Neighborhood in Seattle: Looking Back, Looking Ahead in 2025-2026
The Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle has a linear business district along the arterial 35th Ave NE. Its major cross-streets are NE 95th, 85th and 75th. In the year 2025 the business environment at the major NE 85th Street shopping … Continue reading
Hunter Tree Farm at Christmas 2025
In the early 1950s the growing Wedgwood neighborhood attracted businesses like groceries, gas stations, home improvement stores and services such as medical & dental offices. One other new business in Wedgwood, Christmas tree sales, was very successful. William O. & Carol … Continue reading
The Trees of Autumn 2025 in Wedgwood
In the autumn season Wedgwood’s flame ash street trees enliven the arterial 35th Ave NE with brilliant color.
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The 2025 Pumpkin Season in Wedgwood
Wedgwood’s annual Pumpkin Party begins on Saturday, October 4, 2025. This month the Hunter Tree Farm site, 7744 35th Ave NE, next door to the Wedgwood Post Office, is transformed into a Pumpkin Patch. Local scout troops host pumpkin sales … Continue reading
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Wedgwood in Seattle History 