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Wedgwood and the Inaugural Day Storm of 1993
It was January 20, 1993, the day of the inauguration of incoming president Bill Clinton, and I was watching the ceremony and events of the day on TV. I lived in an apartment on the NE 77th Street side of … Continue reading
The Northeast Branch Library in Seattle
In the early 1900s the land area around the Northeast Branch Library at 6801 35th Ave NE was owned by Marvin & Isabella Jones, who wanted to share their wealth by giving portions of their land for use of charities … Continue reading
Wedgwood Neighborhood History Trivia Quiz
Test your knowledge of Wedgwood neighborhood history with this quiz. Answers to the quiz follow Question #17. 1. In which neighborhood is Wedgwood Rock? Wedgwood (duh!) Meadowbrook Ravenna 2. What does the “P” in P-Patch stand for? Peat, for the … Continue reading
The Rite-Aid Building in Wedgwood
UPDATE: The Wedgwood Rite-Aid store 8512 35th Ave NE, closed on July 20, 2025. Rite-Aid does not own this building, so in August 2025 the property owner is trying to lease the building to another business. This blog article is … Continue reading
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Tagged NE 85th Street intersection, Neighborhood History, Rite Aid closed, Seattle
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How Did Lake City in North Seattle Get Its Name?
Lake City is the northeasternmost neighborhood of Seattle and did not come completely into the City of Seattle boundaries until 1954. Though it was platted as a suburban area of single-family homes, Lake City also developed its own commercial district … Continue reading
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Tagged Neighborhood History, Seattle, Shoreline Historical Museum
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The Copestick Building in Wedgwood
During World War Two from 1941 to 1945, Americans put their personal plans on hold so that they could serve in the military, work in war production industries or in support services. After the end of World War Two the … Continue reading
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Tagged 35th Ave NE, commercial district, growth issues in Wedgwood, Neighborhood History, Seattle, WPLongform
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Car Show and Cancer Fundraiser at the Wedgwood Broiler
Sunday, August 26, 2018 will be a day of fun, 10 AM to 3 PM, at the Wedgwood Broiler, 8230 35th Ave NE, for the Eleventh Annual Wedgwood Car Show and Cancer Fundraiser.
A Market on Sand Point Way NE
During the Civil War in the 1860s, northern industrialists went to Scandinavian countries to recruit workers for mining, logging and factory operations, in place of American men who had gone to fight for the Union. Frank Harold Rovainen (pronounced Rov-EYE-nen), … Continue reading
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Tagged City street ordinances, convenience markets, Neighborhood History, Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WPLongform
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Saving Wedgwood: Historic Preservation and Best-Use Planning in the Commercial Zones
In the 1940s during World War Two the population of Seattle swelled with war workers, and in the 1950s the population continued to increase with people who wanted to make their homes here in the beautiful Seattle area. In the … Continue reading
Dooley’s Tavern on Sand Point Way NE
A few minutes after midnight on April 7, 1920, the lights began to blink and go out at the Lincoln Hotel on Fourth & Madison Streets in downtown Seattle. The desk clerk and the night watchmen smelled smoke, and they … Continue reading
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Tagged Neighborhood History, northeast seattle, Seattle, WPLongform
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Wedgwood in Seattle History 