Category Archives: Seattle History

Marshall Blinn: Logging and Land Speculation in Washington Territory

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Before Washington became a state in 1889, territorial land claims recorded many names which are not now well-known.  Who were these early-arriving settlers? The map of what is now the Wedgwood and Meadowbrook neighborhoods of northeast Seattle is dotted with … Continue reading →

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Wedgwood’s Trailmakers: the Burke-Gilman Trail

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

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 →

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The Mary J. Chandler plat in Wedgwood

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Mary J. Chandler’s Addition to Seattle is the name of a plat in Wedgwood.    The plat was filed in 1890 for land from 25th to 45th Avenues NE, NE 80th to 85th Streets.  To file a plat means to have … Continue reading →

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