Category Archives: gas stations

Gas Stations and Open Space in Wedgwood: the Morningside Substation

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Even in the short history of the Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle, there are some sites which have had multiple different buildings and uses over time.  One such site is the northwest corner of NE 86th Street on 35th Ave … Continue reading →

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Gas Stations and Growth in Northeast Seattle: Gray’s Service Station

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

From 1936 to 1940 King County, Washington, which includes the greater Seattle area, undertook a survey of all existing buildings, both houses and businesses.  The survey was 75% funded by the federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) which helped provide jobs … Continue reading →

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Wedgwood’s Business District in 1958

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

All of the Wedgwood neighborhood came into the Seattle City Limits in 1954, and then all of Wedgwood’s businesses were listed in the Seattle City Directories.  The business listings are a fascinating look at the economics and lifestyle of the … Continue reading →

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