https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/05/01/history-of-the-fremont-neighborhood-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/1023-n-36th-street-current-view.jpg1023 N 36th Street current viewValarie has researched the history of this house for the display at the Fremont Branch Library in May 2015.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/cropped-aurora-and-fremont-bridges.jpgcropped-aurora-and-fremont-bridges.jpgLooking eastward from Fremont we see the Fremont Bridge (blue) and the higher Aurora Bridge behind it.2026-04-03T18:52:58+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/01/06/names-in-the-neighborhood-wedgwoods-boundaries-and-neighborhood-identity/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/wedgwood-public-house-opening-2-november-2024.jpgWedgwood Public House opening 2 November 2024The new Wedgwood Public House opened in November 2024 on the site of a historic tavern, the first to use "Wedgwood" in its business name as of 1945.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wedgewood-rock-cc-letter-26-june-1956.jpgWedgewood Rock CC letter 26 June 1956This letter from the Wedgewood Rock Community Club was printed in the Wedgwood Community Club newsletter, the Echo, in June 1956.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ale-house-looking-south.jpgAle House looking southThe Wedgwood Ale House at 8515 35th Ave NE was the first business to change its name to Wedgwood, as of 1945.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/demo-7-halfway-finished.jpgDemo 7 Halfway finishedOn November 26, 2013 the remaining building on the Morningside Substation site was demolished. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wedgwood-banner-cartoon-by-bob-cram-in-wedgwood-community-council-newsletter-march-1996.jpgWedgwood banner cartoon by Bob Cram in Wedgwood Community Council newsletter March 1996Wedgwood banner cartoon by Bob Cram, Wedgwood Community Council Newsletter of March 1996.2026-04-03T18:35:44+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/06/11/fremont-at-the-center-of-the-universe/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/center-of-the-universe-in-traffic-island.jpgCenter of the Universe in traffic islandThe Guidepost marking the Center of the Universe in Fremont at 3427 Fremont Place.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/center-of-the-universe-logo.pngCenter of the Universe logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/guidepost-photo-from-chamber-of-commerce-page.jpgGuidepost photo from Chamber of Commerce pagehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/fremont-grand-union-track-layout.seattle-times-february-15-1940.jpgFremont grand union track layout.Seattle Times February 15 1940Looking southward with the Aurora Bridge in the background, we see the track layout at the main intersection of Fremont & 34th where streetcars could turn in any direction. This photo of 1940 in the Seattle Times newspaper told of the impact of the end of the streetcar system.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/fremont-center-of-lumber.fremont-colleague-newspaper-january-1904-page-22.jpgFremont Center of Lumber.Fremont Colleague newspaper January 1904 page 22Fremont, Center of Lumber, as advertised in the January 1904 edition of the Fremont Colleague newspaper, page 22. On microfilm, UW Library, Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/fremont-colleague-newspaper-office-circa-1905.uw-special-collections-1296.jpgFremont Colleague newspaper office circa 1905.UW Special Collections 1296Fremont Colleague newspaper office circa 1905 at 3423 Fremont Avenue. Courtesy of UW Special Collections #1296.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/kilbourne-circa-1883.courtesy-the-seattle-times.jpgKilbourne circa 1883.courtesy the Seattle TimesEdward C. Kilbourne in Seattle in the 1880shttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/guidepost-close-up-shot-courtesy-of-chamber-of-commerce-page.jpgGuidepost close-up shot courtesy of Chamber of Commerce pageGuidepost at the Center of the Universe in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle.2026-04-03T18:25:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2026/02/22/business-changes-in-wedgwood-in-2026/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wedgwood-broiler-congrats-to-derek.march-2026.jpgWedgwood Broiler congrats to Derek.March 2026March 2026: the Wedgwood Broiler celebrates its ownerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/8702-35th-ave-ne.22-february-2026.jpg8702 35th Ave NE.22 February 2026Renovation work going on at 8702 35th Ave NE in February 2026. Photo courtesy of JRV.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mechanics-bank-office-in-wedgwood-in-february-2026.jpgMechanics Bank office in Wedgwood in February 2026https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wedgwood-broiler-kitchen.august-2024.jpgWedgwood Broiler kitchen.August 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wedgwood-broiler-st-patricks-day.jpgWedgwood Broiler St Patricks Dayhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/8702-35th-ave-ne-built-1961-moved-from-1011-ne-63rd-street-in-1971.jpg8702 35th Ave NE built 1961 moved from 1011 NE 63rd Street in 1971Property card info showing the former address, 1011 NE 63rd Street. The building was moved to 8702 35th Ave NE in 1971. This is the buildiing which, in 2026, is being rehabbed to be the new Mechanics Bank office. 2026-04-02T15:58:57+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/09/01/finding-house-histories-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/3208-ne-92nd-street-playhouse.jpg3208 NE 92nd Street playhousehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/night-out-seattle.pngNight Out Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/8500-bothell-way-listings-1955-directory.jpg8500 Bothell Way listings.1955 directoryThe reverse directory of the year 1955 shows the addresses on Bothell Way NE. The Growler Guys is now at the 8500 Lake City Way NE listing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/regional-archives-at-bellevue.jpgRegional Archives at BellevueThe Puget Sound Regional Archives, repository of the property records of King County, is located on the campus of Bellevue College.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sinkhole-at-16th-ave-ne-and-ravenna-blvd-seattle-municipal-archives-photo-of-november-12-1957.gifSinkhole at 16th Ave NE and Ravenna Blvd.Seattle Municipal Archives photo of November 12 1957Sinkhole on Ravenna Blvd NE at 16th Ave NE in November 1957.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/side-sewer-card-8008-39th-ave-ne.jpgSide Sewer Card.8008 39th Ave NEThe back of the Side Sewer Card for 8008 39th Ave NE shows the list of houses on 39th Ave NE and original owners.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/side-sewer-info-site-8008-39th-ave-ne.jpgSide Sewer info site.8008 39th Ave NEThe beginning page of the Side Sewer info shows your house's position on the street and the sewer line connections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/3164-ne-82nd-street-built-1942.jpg3164 NE 82nd Street built 1942Original property card photos show the date (1943) the address and the legal description of Wedgwood Addition, Block 4, Lot 23.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/king-county-parcel-viewer-8008-39th-ave-ne.jpgKing County Parcel Viewer.8008 39th Ave NEEnter an address and continue clicking through the pages of the King County Parcel Viewer for more details of the property.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/king-county-parcel-viewer-start-page.jpgKing County Parcel Viewer.start pageKing County Parcel Viewer start page2026-04-01T16:01:03+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/15/parks-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/meadowbrook-community-cares-at-the-pocket-park-in-summer-2025.jpgMeadowbrook Community Cares at the pocket park in summer 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pocket-park-corner-site-at-8605-35th-ave-ne.july-2023.jpgPocket Park corner site at 8605 35th Ave NE.July 2023Wedgwood's future pocket park at 8605 35th Ave NE, as yet unfulfilled after fifteen years of waiting for the project to be built. Photo by Valarie, July 29, 2023.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/wedgwood-square-park.march-6-2019.jpgWedgwood Square Park.March 6 2019Wedgwood Square Park is a traffic island at 81st & 31st.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/park-development-meetings-2019.jpgPark development meetings 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/food-truck-planning-session-may-3-2016.jpgFood truck planning session.May 3 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/park-picnic-work-leveling-the-tables.jpgPark Picnic Work leveling the tablesWedgwood Community Council volunteers set up a picnic place with tables at Wedgwood's Future Park, corner of NE 86th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/demo-3-first-strike-at-7-45-am.jpgDemo 3 First strike at 7.45 AMThe building at 8605 35th Ave NE was demolished on November 26, 2013. See the Wedgwood Community Council webpage for more photos.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/8605-35th-ave-ne-on-3-23-2013.jpg8605 35th Ave NE on 3-23-2013https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc006811.jpgpotential parkThe potential park space at 8605 35th Ave NE currently has an old electrical substation (fenced, at left) and a hair salon. In the background across 35th Ave NE can be seen the new Jasper Apartment building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00681.jpgCC & CoThe potential park space at 8605 35th Ave NE has an old electrical substation (fenced, at left) and a hair salon building (on the right.) Across 35th Ave NE can be seen the new Jasper Apartment building.2026-03-31T18:59:19+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2026/03/27/the-people-behind-the-street-names-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hamlin-park.jpgHamlin ParkThe northernost sectionhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hamlin-grave-marker-e1774043598622.jpgHamlin grave markerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/hamlin-street.jpgHamlin Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/denny-fuhrman-addition-in-1890.jpgDenny Fuhrman Addition in 1890https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/philo-hamlin-article.8-august1931-seattle-pi-page-4.jpgPhilo Hamlin article.8 August1931 Seattle PI page 4https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/philo-hamlin-obit.5-october-1926-seattle-daily-times-page-4.jpgPhilo Hamlin obit.5 October 1926 Seattle Daily Times page 42026-03-31T00:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/01/03/people-of-the-ship-canal-a-j-goddard-businessman-and-legislator/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1058-n-36th-street.also-listed-as-3603-woodland-park-ave.jpg1058 N 36th Street.also listed as 3603 Woodland Park AveThe Edgewater Building as seen in a 1938 photo of King County Tax Assessors office. The building has two addresses because it is on a corner: 1058 North 36th Street, and 3603 Woodland Park Avenue North.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/edgewater-building-at-36th-and-woodland.built-1902-by-goddard.jpgEdgewater building at 36th and Woodland.built 1902 by Goddardhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/916-north-36th-street-built-1891-queen-anne-style-january-2018.jpg916 North 36th Street built 1891 Queen Anne style.January 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ship-canal-at-3rd-ave-nw-in-february-2016.jpgship-canal-at-3rd-ave-nw-in-february-2016From a tiny creek, today the ship canal is a major waterway which can handle large boat traffic.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/edgewater-building-at-36th-and-woodland-built-1902-by-goddard.jpgedgewater-building-at-36th-and-woodland-built-1902-by-goddardThis building which is still extant at the corner of 36th & Woodland Park Ave in Fremont, was built in 1902 by the Goddard family as a business investment.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/albert-goddard-photo-shs-6264-mohai.jpgalbert-goddard-photo-shs-6264-mohaiCapt. A. J. Goddard,1863-1958, was a leader in Fremont.2026-03-28T02:03:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/04/21/tachell-burns-at-the-meadowbrook-golf-course-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/golf-course-sale-opposition.31-march-1960-seattle-post-intelligencer-page-18.jpgGolf Course sale opposition.31 March 1960 Seattle Post Intelligencer page 18https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/golf-pro-frank-burns.12-july-1959-seatle-post-intelligencer-page-25.jpgGolf pro Frank Burns.12 July 1959 Seatle Post Intelligencer page 25https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/meadowbrook-golf-fee-25-cents.28-april-1933-seattle-daily-times-page-27.jpgMeadowbrook golf fee 25 cents.28 April 1933 Seattle Daily Times page 27Meadowbrook Golf Course advertisement, Seattle Daily Times, April 28, 1933, page 27.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/greenwood-memorial-park-and-funeral-home-in-renton-wa-e1744846394656.jpgGreenwood Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Renton, WAhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/al-blindheim-in-1995.jpgAl Blindheim in 1995https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bob-tachell-golf-pro-at-meadowbrook-golf-course.jpgBob Tachell golf pro at Meadowbrook Golf CourseBob Tachellhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2533-ne-92nd-street-bungalow.built-in-1914.jpg2533 NE 92nd Street bungalow.built in 1914Tachell home at 2533 NE 92nd Street in Morningside Heights, Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/golf-clubhouse-in-1954.colorized-photo.jpgGolf clubhouse in 1954.colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/john-maclean-in-the-1930s.colorized-photo.jpgJohn MacLean in the 1930s.colorized photoIn this photo of Meadowbrook Golf Course in the 1930s, John MacLean is creating a channel to collect runoff water. Photo by MacLean's daughter Jesse. Used with permission of MacLean family.2026-03-23T21:27:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/05/01/the-ohland-family-and-the-meadowbrook-golf-course/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/meadowbrook-pond-looking-northwest.6-september-2014.jpgMeadowbrook Pond looking northwest.6 September 2014https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/michigan-recruitment-poster.jpgMichigan recruitment posterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/flod-plain-looking-westward-toward-nathan-hale-high-school.6-december-2014.jpgFlood plain looking westward toward Nathan Hale High School.6 December 2014Ohland's former pasture is now a flood plain to retain and filter the water of Thornton Creek.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cows.jpgCowshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/meadowbrook-marking-ohland-house.pngMeadowbrook marking Ohland houseToday's Meadowbrook map showing the location of the Ohland's house.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ohland-henry-junior-grave-marker.jpgOhland Henry Junior grave markerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cows-contented.14-may-1932-seattle-daily-times-page-12.jpgCows contented.14 May 1932 Seattle Daily Times page 12https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ohland-henry-sr.gar-symbol-on-grave-marker.jpgOhland Henry Sr.GAR symbol on grave markerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ohland-henry-sr-death-notice.23-october-1925-seattle-daily-times.jpgOhland Henry Sr death notice.23 October 1925 Seattle Daily Timeshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/meadowbrook-pond-autumn-panorama.webpMeadowbrook Pond autumn panorama2026-03-23T21:21:38+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/04/05/gas-stations-and-intersections-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/grand-central-bakery.january-2020.jpgGrand Central Bakery.January 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/subway-at-southwest-corner-of-75th.january-2020.jpgSubway at southwest corner of 75th.January 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ne-75th-street-intersection-photo-by-christopher-priest-of-the-urbanist.jpgNE 75th Street intersection.Photo by Christopher Priest of The Urbanisthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/gas-station-magazine-april-1947.jpgGas Station Magazine.April 1947https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/7347-35th-ave-ne-line-retail-march-2018.jpg7347 35th Ave NE line retail.March 2018The former site of the gas station. At present the southwest corner of the intersection of NE 75th Street and 35th Avenue NE, has a Subway sandwich shop and other stores.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/7501-35th-ave-ne-built-1947.jpg7501 35th Ave NE.built 1947What became known as the View Ridge Pharmacy building at 7501 35th Avenue NE, was completed in 1947. The builder promised neighbors that no taverns would go into the building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/mcgillivrays-at-7512-35th-ave-ne.jpgMcGillivrays at 7512 35th Ave NEMcGillivray's Variety Store at 7512 35th Ave NE, present site of Chase Bank.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/7347-35th-ave-ne-mcdonalds-shell-service-station-in-june-1949-seattle-municipal-archives-item-73928.gif7347 35th Ave NE McDonald's Shell Service Station in June 1949.Seattle Municipal Archives Item 73928Gas station at the southwest corner of 35th Avenue NE and NE 75th Street. Photo date June 1949, Seattle Municipal Archives Item #73928.2026-03-21T06:10:41+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/29/the-wedgwood-broiler/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/security-properties-design.2025.pngSecurity Properties design.2025Plans drawn by the developer, Security Properties, for a new complex at the Wedgwood Shopping Center. The front corner shown here is at NE 85th Street and would have Town & Country Grocery.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/wedgwood-broiler-fire-on-16-september-2024.jpgWedgwood Broiler fire on 16 September 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/wedgwood-broiler.1-august-2020.jpgWedgwood Broiler.1 August 2020The Wedgwood Broiler restaurant added outdoor seating during the pandemic.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/shopping-center-proposed-site-plan.29-june-2022.jpgShopping Center proposed site plan.29 June 2022Tentative plan as of June 2022 for replacement buildings in the Wedgwood shopping center.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/firehouse-coffee-2622-nw-market-street.20-november-2021.jpgFirehouse Coffee 2622 NW Market Street.20 November 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wedgwood-broiler-entrance.jpgWedgwood Broiler entranceWedgwood Broiler in the shopping complex at NE 85th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/blazes-broiler-former-site-at-2622-nw-market-street-in-ballard.jpgBlazes Broiler former site at 2622 NW Market Street in BallardThe former Blazes Broiler restaurant in Ballard at 2622 NW Market Street has now been divided into two spaces, a coffee shop and a home decor store.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/blazes-broiler-banner-in-ballards-limback-lumber-building.jpgBlazes Broiler banner in Ballard's Limback Lumber buildingA banner from the old Blazes Broiler in Ballard now hangs in the rafters of the next-door business, Limback Lumber at 2600 NW Market Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc00713.jpgWedgwood BroilerThe Wedgwood Broiler is located in the heart of Wedgwood on 35th Ave NE near NE 85th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/broiler-door.jpgBroiler doorThe handles of the cocktail lounge doors at the Broiler have the initials "S W" for the original restaurant name, Sir Wedgwood.2026-03-19T17:15:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/09/08/property-records-removal-of-racially-restrictive-language/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/map-of-north-seattle-restricted-areas.uw-project.jpgMap of North Seattle restricted areas.UW projectMap of northeast Seattle areas with restrictive property covenants. Map courtesy of the University of Washington.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/view-ridge-advertisement-seattle-times-14-may-1939.jpgView Ridge advertisement Seattle Times 14 May 19392026-03-17T21:16:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/01/11/the-roosevelt-heights-additions-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/roosevelt-heights-second-addition-1930.jpgRoosevelt Heights Second Addition 1930https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/northeast-branch-library-main-entrance.july-19-2018.jpgNortheast Branch Library main entrance.July 19 20182026-03-09T23:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/01/10/the-northeast-branch-library-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ne-68th-street-corner-showing-storm-damage-uprooted-tree-at-congregation-beth-shalom-across-from-the-net-library.as-of-december-2024.jpgNE 68th Street corner showing storm damage uprooted tree at Congregation Beth Shalom across from the NET Library.as of December 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/net-library-book-locker.march-2024.jpgNET Library book locker.March 2024Ourdoor book lockers at the Northeast Branch Library.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/2818-ne-55th-street-colorized-photo.png2818 NE 55th Street colorized photoBell's Drugstore built 1924 at 2818 NE 55th Street, shown here in a property tax assessors photo of 1937. Streetcar tracks are visible in the street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/childrens-home-brown-hall-built-1908.asahel-curtis-1909-photo-in-uw-special-collections-13459.jpgChildrens Home Brown Hall built 1908.Asahel Curtis 1909 photo in UW Special Collections #13459The Washington Children's Home at 3300 NE 65th Street. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections #13459.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/autumn-color-at-6857-31st-ave-ne.house-built-1928.jpgAutumn color at 6857 31st Ave NE.house built 1928One of the beautiful brick Tudor style houses in the Roosevelt Heights plat, 6857 31st Ave NE, built 1928.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/roosevelt-heights-second-addition.1930.jpgroosevelt heights second addition.1930Roosevelt Heights Second Addition plat map files by Isabella Jones in 1930, included land from 32nd to 35th Avenues NE. Blank spaces marked "excluded" were the three charitable organizations who had been given their sites by Marvin Jones.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/6853-32nd-ave-ne.current-photo.jpg6853 32nd ave ne.current photo6853 32nd Ave NE, built 1929 in the Roosevelt Heights plat. Many of the fine homes on these streets were occupied by contractors and others in the building trades.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/6835-31st-ave-ne.built-1928.jpg6835 31st ave ne.built 19286835 31st Ave NE, built 1928, one of the beautiful brick Tudor style houses along 31st and 32nd Avenues NE. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/6831-31st-ave-ne.built-1927.jpg6831 31st ave ne.built 1927Clyde Keeler's house at 6831 31st Ave NE, built 1927.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/6807-32nd-ave-ne.built-1926.jpg6807 32nd ave ne.built 1926A 1926 house at 6807 32nd Ave NE2026-03-09T23:55:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/12/27/the-wedgwood-neighborhood-in-seattle-looking-back-looking-ahead-in-2025-2026/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lovestruck-pink-canopy.november-2025.jpegLovestruck pink canopy.November 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/mend-bicycles-entrance.march-2024.jpgMend Bicycles entrance.March 2024Mend Bicycles is behind Sophie's Tacos, entered from NE 75th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/sophies-tacos.jpgSophie's Tacoshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/lovestruck-in-seattle-storefront-at-8507-35th-ave-ne.jpgLovestruck in Seattle storefront at 8507 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/javasti-summer-photo-e1763258672802.jpgJavasti summer photoCafe Javastihttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/safeway-storefront.april-2020.jpgSafeway storefront.April 2020The NE 75th Street intersection in Wedgwood has the advantage of a major retailer as anchor in the shopping district.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/rite-aid-with-chain-link-fence.22-october-2025.jpgRite Aid with chain link fence.22 October 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/benches-at-pocket-park-at-8607-35th-ave-ne.september-2024.jpgBenches at pocket park at 8607 35th Ave NE.September 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/autumn-view-at-the-wedgwood-broiler.october-2024.jpgAutumn view at the Wedgwood Broiler.October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/safeway-storefront.april-2020.jpgSafeway storefront.April 20202026-03-09T23:55:30+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2026/02/02/ne-68th-street-in-wedgwood-then-and-now/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/childrens-home-first-house-built-1908.jpgChildrens Home first house built 1908https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/albee-estate-house.1938-photo-of-house-built-1918.jpgAlbee Estate House.1938 photo of house built 1918The George Albee estate house as pictured in 1938 when Ruth School was using it. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/theodora-home-in-1914-asahel-curtis-photo-834-courtesy-of-uw-special-collections.jpegTheodora Home in 1914 Asahel Curtis photo #834 courtesy of UW Special Collectionshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ne-68th-street-corner-mod-and-library.january-2026-1.jpgNE 68th Street corner MOD and library.January 2026NE 68th Street corner of 35th Ave NE, with the MOD Apartments (former Theodora Home) at left and the Northeast Branch Library on the right. Photo by Valarie, January 2026.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/girls-home.seattle-post-intelligencer-15-january-1911-1.jpegGirls Home.Seattle Post Intelligencer 15 January 1911https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/3300-ne-65th-street.jpg3300 NE 65th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bryant-heights-on-34th-ave-ne.july-2018.jpgBryant Heights on 34th Ave NE.July 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/bryant-heights-on-ne-65th-street-built-2017-has-pizza-place-in-2018.northwest-corner-of-34th-ave-ne.jpgBryant Heights on NE 65th Street built 2017 has pizza place in 2018.northwest corner of 34th Ave NECommercial storefronts along NE 65th Street, former site of the Washington Childrens Home.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/eliza-ferry-leary-1851-1935.jpegEliza Ferry Leary 1851-1935Eliza Ferry Leary 1851-1935https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/judge-archibald-wanless-frater-1856-to-1925.pngJudge Archibald Wanless Frater 1856 to 1925Judge A.W. Frater 1856-19252026-03-09T23:55:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/11/01/the-history-of-wedgwoods-neighborhood-pubs/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/8515-35th-ave-ne-in-construction.may-2024.jpg8515 35th Ave NE in construction.May 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ale-house-looing-south.closed-photo-january-2024.jpgAle House looking south.closed photo January 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedgwood-ale-house.8-january-2022.jpgWedgwood Ale House.8 January 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/wedgwood-ale-house-real-estate-listing.january-2022.jpgWedgwood Ale House real estate listing.January 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fiddlers-inn-neon-sign.jpgFiddler's Inn neon signhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ale-house-northward-view.jpgale-house-northward-viewThe Wedgwood Ale House at 8515 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ruth-shauer-circa-1928.jpgruth-shauer-circa-1928Ruth in front of the Shauer home with her dog Lindy, named in honor of the September 1927 visit of Charles Lindbergh, aviator, to Seattle. In the background is the house of the lessee who helped run the grocery store on Shauer's business block.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/shauer-businesses-circa-1927.jpgshauer-businesses-circa-1927This photo circa 1927 shows the Shauers house (present site of Wells Fargo Bank) with the new gas station Mr. Shauer had opened.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/8505-block-on-35th-ave-ne.jpg8505-block-on-35th-ave-neIn the 1920s Joe Shauer opened a gas station and small grocery on this block next to his house.2026-02-28T17:21:36+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/06/groceries-and-growth-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/evans-thriftway-in-1957.colorized-photo.jpgEvans Thriftway in 1957.colorized photoThis grocery store on the north side of NE 86th Street was built in 1946. In 1957 it was remodeled to become Evans Thriftway. The writing on the photo is the legal description of the property with the plat name Pontiac Addition. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/qfc-vacant.february-2023.jpgQFC vacant.February 2023The QFC at 8400 35th Ave NE closed in April 2021. It stands vacant until the lease runs out in 2024.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/jasper-and-rite-aid-at-ne-86th-street-july-19-2018.jpgJasper and Rite Aid at NE 86th Street.July 19 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/evans-thriftway-full-page-ad-wedgwood-echo-of-february-1957.jpgEvans Thriftway full-page ad.Wedgwood Echo of February 1957Evans Thriftway opened in 1957 at a remodelled IGA store at 8606 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7321-35th-ave-ne-april-2016.jpg7321 35th Ave NE.April 2016Townhouse buildings finished in April 2016 in place of the Big Green House at 7321 35th Ave NE in the commercial district.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/evans-thriftway-photo-of-1957.jpgEvans Thriftway photo of 1957Evans Thriftway was in a 1946 grocery building which was remodelled and expanded in 1956-1957 and renamed for owner Russ Evans. The Jasper Apartments are now on this site. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Archives. The writing on the photo is the legal description with block number and address.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/1957-evans-thriftway.jpg1957 Evans ThriftwayRuss Evans Thriftway grocery store was on the site of what is now the Jasper apartment building at 8606 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/entrance-southward-view.jpgEntrance southward viewThe Jasper is the first new apartment building to be built in Wedgwood in more than sixty years.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/corner-street-signs.jpgCorner street signsThe Jasper apartment building at 8606 35th Ave NE opened in July 2012.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/keybank-staff-july-30-2012.jpgKeyBank staff July 30 2012Although there is no shortage of banks in Wedgwood already, another one, Key Bank, opened in July 2012. The space at 7307 35th Ave NE was vacated by a locally-owned boutique, Fresh, which could not survive in the present business climate.2026-02-23T21:44:36+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/01/30/art-on-34th-in-the-fremont-neighborhood-of-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/watershed-building-bioswale.900-north-34th-street.jpgWatershed building bioswale.900 North 34th StreetAlongside the Watershed Building, 900 North 34th Street, is a sidewalk and bioswales underneath the Aurora Bridge. Photo courtesy of Weber Thompson architecture.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/office-buildings-on-north-34th-street-at-troll-avenue.jpgOffice buildings on North 34th Street at Troll Avenuehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/medalist-sculpture-at-brooks-running.october-2020.jpgMedalist sculpture at Brooks Running.October 2020The Medalist sculpture at the Brooks Running store, northeast corner of 34th & Stone Way. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/medalist-closeup-of-medals.courtesy-of-evan-b-ross.jpgMedalist closeup of medals.courtesy of Evan B RossRace medals were fused to create The Medalist sculpture. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/watershed-building-sidewalk.october-2020.jpgWatershed building sidewalk.October 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/900-north-34th-street.new-building.jpg900 North 34th Street.new buildingThe Watershed Building at 900 North 34th Street, adjacent to Troll Avenue.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/berlin-wall-fragment-art.north-34th-street-at-corner-of-troll-avenue.jpgBerlin wall fragment art.North 34th Street at corner of Troll Avenuehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/berlin-wall-historic-plaque.jpegBerlin Wall historic plaquehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/744-north-34th-street-crew-racer-nightime-photo-at-tableau-building-in-fremont.december-21-2017.jpg744 North 34th Street Crew racer nightime photo at Tableau building in Fremont.December 21 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/744-north-34th-street.data-1-building-weber-thompson-photo-with-berlin-wall.jpg744 North 34th Street.Data 1 building Weber Thompson photo with Berlin wall2026-02-23T04:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/03/03/sorting-out-seattle-street-names/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/directional-designations.jpgDirectional designationsThe City of Seattle changed its directional designations in 1961.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/thomson-city-engineer.jpgThomson City EngineerDid City Engineer R.H. Thomson rename the streets?https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/seattle-street-names-puzzle-of-1895.jpgSeattle street names puzzle of 18952026-02-23T04:30:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/06/01/wedgwood-neighborhood-business-district-trivia-quiz-2024/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/wedgwood-gardens-site-with-sales-building-in-1962.municipal-archives-photo-76716.jpgWedgwood Gardens site with sales building in 1962.Municipal Archives photo 76716A 1962 view of the former Wedgwood Gardens site, looking northward along 35th Ave NE, today's Hunter Tree Farm at 7744 35th Ave NE. As of this photo a realtor was leasing the sales building. In the background is Wedgwood Presbyterian Church at NE 80th Street. Photo #76716, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/flame-ash-trees-at-85th.27-september-2023.jpgFlame Ash trees at 85th.27 September 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/alaskan-cedar-at-homestreet-in-wedgwood.27-september-2023.jpgAlaskan Cedar at Homestreet in Wedgwood.27 September 2023Homestreet Bank at 8200 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/flame-ash-trees-vertical-photo.courtesy-of-jrv-in-october-2023.jpgFlame ash trees vertical photo.Courtesy of JRV in October 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/flame-ash-trees-at-87th-looking-north.27-september-2023.jpgFlame Ash trees at 87th looking north.27 September 2023The Wedgwood business district is made beautiful by street trees.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/wedgwood-safeway.2013.jpgWedgwood Safeway.2013https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/gateposts-corner-of-ne-82nd-destroyed.25-july-2020.jpgGateposts corner of NE 82nd destroyed.25 July 2020The brick pillar on the northeast corner of NE 82nd Street and 35th Ave NE, was struck by a car and destroyed in July 2020. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/audubon-nature-shop.jpgAudubon Nature Shop8050 35th Ave NE was originally Balch's office.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fiddlers-inn.giffiddlers-inn.gif2026-02-22T22:47:43+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/09/03/one-hundred-years-in-the-wedgwood-business-district/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/wedgwood-ale-house-memory-book-for-closing.december-2023.jpgWedgwood Ale House memory book for closing.December 2023Heartbreaking closure of the Ale House in December 2023.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/8702-35th-ave-ne-us-bank-building.october-2019.jpg8702 35th Ave NE US Bank building.October 20198702 35th Ave NE, originally Peoples Bank, then US Bank, this office closed in 2021. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/balch-offices-in-1962-colorized-photo.sma-76719-e1764201097457.pngBalch offices in 1962 colorized photo.SMA #76719Balch office buildings as seen in 1962. At left is the present Seattle Audubon Society office which formerly was Balch's own office. At right the C-shaped sign was at Crawford & Conover, Balch's real estate outlet. Photo #76719, Seattle Municipal Archives. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/shopping-center-proposed-site-plan.29-june-2022.jpgShopping Center proposed site plan.29 June 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/shopping-center-redevelopment.june-29-2022-in-the-djc.jpgShopping Center redevelopment.June 29 2022 in the DJCRedevelopment plan for the Wedgwood Shopping Center was publicized in the Daily Journal of Commerce, June 29, 2022.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/tradewell-in-1962-seattle-municipal-archives-item-76718.pngTradewell in 1962 Seattle Municipal Archives Item 76718Tradewell, built in 1959, as seen in 1962. This building was remodelled to become QFC in the year 2000. Seattle Municipal Archives photo 76718.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/dutch-teens-on-35th-ave-ne-colorized-photo.pngDutch teens on 35th Ave NE colorized photoDutch immigrant teens on 35th Ave NE at about NE 81st Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/shauer-store-and-gas-station-colorized-photo.pngShauer store and gas station colorized photoThe Shauer's store and gas station in the 1920s.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/7528-35th-ave-ne-the-jacklin-house.jpg7528 35th Ave NE the Jacklin house2026-02-22T22:46:18+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/07/31/annexed-cities/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/annexation-map-with-current-city-limits.jpgAnnexation map with current city limits2026-02-02T05:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/09/07/how-did-lake-city-in-north-seattle-get-its-name/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/salmon-serving-area-at-lake-city-festival.5-august-2023.jpgSalmon serving area at Lake City Festival.5 August 2023The summer festival is among many community activities in today's Lake City.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lake-city-parade-western-vigilantes.jpgLake City Parade Western VigilantesToday's Lake City has a number of service groups such as the Western Vigilantes who raise money for schools.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lake-city-plat-of-1907.jpgLake City plat of 1907The Lake City plat of 1907 has NE 115th Street on its southern border where it adjoins the Lake Side City plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lake-side-city-plat-of-1906.jpgLake Side City plat of 1906The Lake Side City plat, filed in May 1906, is from NE 105th to NE 115th Streets and is bounded on the west by 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/victory-way-in-1921.jpgVictory Way plan for 1921The plan for the new Victory Way in 1921 -- today's Lake City Way NE. The dotted line is the old Gerhard Erickson Road. Photo from the Seattle Daily Times of March 14, 1920, page 5.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/lake-city-safe-roads-at-bartells-ne-125th-street.jpgLake City Safe Roads at Bartells NE 125th StreetLake City Safe Roads campaign at the intersection of NE 125th Street and Lake City Way NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/dicks-photo-by-lake-city-live-blog.jpgDick's photo by Lake City Live blogLake City in north Seattle has a vibrant business district including Dick's Drive-In.2026-02-02T05:54:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/01/01/lake-citys-landmarked-buildings/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/tsutakawa-fountain-horizontal-photo.july-2025.jpgTsutakawa fountain horizontal photo.July 2025Tsutakawa fountain at the downtown Seattle libraryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/tsutakawa-fountain-vertical-photo.july-2025.jpgTsutakawa fountain vertical photo.July 2025Tsutakawa fuontain at the downtown Seattle libraryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/tsutakawa-fountain-of-wisdom-1960.downtown-library-april-2025.jpgTsutakawa Fountain of Wisdom 1960.downtown library April 2025Fountain of Wisdom by Tsutakawa, 1960, at the downtown Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Avenue. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/tsutakawa-statue-at-library.february-2025.jpgTsutakawa statue at library.February 2025Tsutakawa Fountain of Wisdom, 1960, at the downtown Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Avenue. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/fountain-of-wisdom-sculpture-1960-by-george-tsutakawa-at-downtown-library.december-2024-photo.jpgFountain of Wisdom sculpture 1960 by George Tsutakawa at downtown library.December 2024 photoFountain of Wisdom sculpture at the downtown Seattle Public Library, by George Tshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/albert-davis-park-plaza-by-the-lake-city-library.october-2024.jpgAlbert Davis Park plaza by the Lake City Library.October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lake-city-map-courtesy-of-historylink.webpLake City map courtesy of HistoryLinkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/lake-city-school-honors-george-cundy.june-1934-victory-way-newspaper.jpgLake City School honors George Cundy.June 1934 Victory Way newspaperJune 1934 newspaper notice of acknowledging George Cundy's service on the Lake City School Board.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/albert-davis-park-in-don-sherwood-history-sheets.jpgAlbert Davis Park in Don Sherwood history sheetshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/victory-way-reporter-newspaper-june-16-1934-front-page.jpgVictory Way Reporter newspaper June 16 1934 front page2026-02-02T05:52:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/05/12/lumbermen-of-lake-city-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mcfarland-lumber-colorized-photo.jpgMcFarland Lumber colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/shoreline-savings-colorized-photo.jpgShoreline Savings colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mcfarland-ad.24-july-1931-seattle-daily-times-page-15-e1746937586343.jpgMcFarland ad.24 July 1931 Seattle Daily Times page 15McFarland ad, July 24, 1931, Seattle Daily Times, page 15.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/braman-lumber-ad.3-january-1954-seattle-sunday-times-page-25.jpgBraman Lumber ad.3 January 1954 Seattle Sunday Times page 25https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/clyde-chittenden-wedding-anniversary.jpgClyde Chittenden wedding anniversaryChittenden wedding anniversary noted in the Seattle Daily Times, December 26, 1949, page 17.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/mcfarland-lumber-in-1939.built-1923.jpgMcFarland Lumber in 1939.built 1923McFarland Lumber as pictured in 1939.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/braman-lumber-1953.cropped-photo.jpgBraman Lumber 1953.cropped photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/braman-lumber-1953-1.jpgBraman Lumber 1953Braman Lumber in 1953https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/akin-building-corner-view.may-2025.jpgAkin Building corner view.May 2025The Akin building occupies a prominent corner at NE 125th & Lake City Way NE. Photo by Valarie, May 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/3200-ne-125th-street-mennonite-church-building.may-2025.jpg3200 NE 125th Street Mennonite Church building.May 20253200 NE 125th Street, built in 1955 for Shoreline Savings Bank.2026-02-02T05:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2026/01/06/country-club-heights-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8620-45th-ave-ne.real-estate-ad-of-2004.jpg8620 45th Ave NE.real estate ad of 2004This ad of 2004 lists the house at 8620 45th Ave NE as For Sale By Owner for $740,000. In 1955 the list price of the house was $26,500. In 2021 the house sold for two million dollars.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/barth-watchie-plat-map.1953.jpgBarth & Watchie plat map.1953The Barth & Watchie plat map of 1953 showed eight house lots arranged along 45th Ave NE (left side of the page).https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8044-35th-ave-ne-former-crawford-conover-office.demolished-2018.jpg8044 35th Ave NE former Crawford & Conover office.demolished 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8620-45th-ave-ne-front-view.built-1954.jpg8620 45th Ave NE front view.built 1954https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8620-45th-ave-ne-wide-photo.built-1954-1.jpg8620 45th Ave NE wide photo.built 19548620 45th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/8620-45th-ave-ne-backyard.built-1954.jpg8620 45th Ave NE backyard.built 1954Backyard of the house at 8620 45th Ave NE shows the wall of windows to take advantage of the view. Photo courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/7337-35th-ave-ne.october-2025-photo-by-valarie.jpg7337 35th Ave NE.October 2025 photo by Valariehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/8606-45th-ave-ne-fireplace-and-indoor-outdoor-living.webp8606 45th Ave NE fireplace and indoor outdoor livingThe house at 8606 NE 45th Street, designed by Gene Zema, brings the outdoors inside.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/8606-45th-ave-ne-front-entrance.built-1954-architect-gene-zema.webp8606 45th Ave NE front entrance.built 1954 architect Gene Zema2026-02-02T05:52:01+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/07/01/who-named-the-wedgwood-neighborhood-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/benches-in-8500-block-of-35th-ave-ne.september-2024.jpgBenches in 8500 block of 35th Ave NE.September 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/gates-of-wedgwood.june-3-2016.jpgGates of Wedgwood.June 3 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/shauer-house-built-1918.colorized-version.jpgShauer house built 1918.colorized versionThe home of the Shauer family at the north end of the block, closest to NE 86th Street, present site of the Wells Fargo Bank in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/mcvicars-building-in-1966.jpgMcVicars building in 1966https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hansen-brothers-original-office.webpHansen Brothers original officehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/hansen-brothers-jim-and-henry-circa-1910.webpHansen Brothers Jim and Henry circa 1910Hansen brothers Jim and Henry circa 1010https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/8501-35th-ave-ne-early-businesses.jpg8501 35th Ave NE early businesseshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/henry-hansen-with-truck-circa-1915.webpHenry Hansen with truck circa 1915https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/wedgwood-public-house-sign.september-2024.jpgWedgwood Public House sign.September 2024The Wedgwood Public House, descendant of the original tavern. Photo by Valarie.2026-02-02T05:51:50+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/06/18/the-theodora-in-northeast-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mod-side-entrance-on-ne-68th-street.january-5-2019.jpgmod side entrance on ne 68th street.january 5 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/theodora-sign-august-2016.jpgTheodora sign.August 2016As of August 2016 the signboard says that the building now called The Mod is accepting reservations for the new apartments.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/theodora-with-south-addition-august-2016.jpgTheodora with south addition.August 2016August 2016 update: An addition to the building is nearly completed (at left)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/theodora-proposed-design-june-17-2015.jpgTheodora proposed design June 17 2015Conceptual drawing of proposed addition to the Theodora on the south side (left side of this photo.)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/theodora-design-presentation-june-17-2015.jpgTheodora design presentation June 17 2015Presentation by Clark Design Group at the City of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board meeting on June 17, 2015.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/theodora-northward-view-along-35th-ave-ne1.jpgTheodora northward view along 35th Ave NETheodora at 6559 35th Ave NE.2026-02-01T20:22:09+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/06/01/fremonts-elephants/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/woodland-park-railway-in-1895.jpgWoodland Park Railway in 1895Woodland Park Railway in 1985https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/elephant-super-car-wash-on-battery-street.jpgElephant Super Car Wash on Battery StreetIt has been said that the Elephant Super Car Wash sign, on Battery Street near the Space Needle, is the most-photographed elephant in Seattle today.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/elephant-key-at-the-zoo.jpgElephant key at the zooElephant "story key" at Woodland Park Zoo, to turn on a recording of commentary at each zoo exhibit.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/the-elephant-touches-down..jpgThe elephant touches down.In March 2009 the Aurora Elephant was lowered by a crane and taken away for cleaning and restoration of the tile work. Braida grandsons were present.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/elephant-at-8808-aurora-ave-north.jpgElephant at 8808 Aurora Ave NorthSince 1946 Braida's elephant has been at 8808 Aurora Avenue North, for Aurora Flowers and now Aurora Rents. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/braida-house-at-3408-woodland-park-ave-n.jpgBraida house at 3408 Woodland Park Ave NThe Braida house at 3408 Woodland Park Ave N.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/elephant-card.1921.jpgElephant card.1921Elephant contribution cardhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wide-awake-on-parade-in-fremont.25-june-1921.jpgWide Awake on parade in Fremont.25 June 1921Children of the Fremont neighborhood crowded around to see Wide Awake the elephant on her parade day, June 25, 1921.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wide-awake-elephant-in-wagon-with-banner-in-fremont.jpgWide Awake elephant in wagon with banner in FremontChildren of the Fremont neighborhood crowded around to see Wide Awake the elephant on her parade to the zoo.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/wide-awake-the-elephant-at-the-zoo.jpgWide Awake the elephant at the zooWide Awake the elephant at the zoo2026-01-28T03:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/10/15/neighborhood-beginnings-of-fremont-in-seattle-william-stricklers-homestead-claim/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/blewetts-1st-addition-to-kirkland-october-1890.jpgBlewetts 1st Addition to Kirkland.October 1890https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fremont-townsite-in-may-1888-courtesy-of-uw-special-collections-asahel-curtis-482.jpgFremont Townsite in May 1888 courtesy of UW Special Collections Asahel Curtis 482In 1888 Fremont's developers began sales of lots at about the present site of the Fremont Bridge. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections, Asahel Curtis Item 482.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/strickler-land-value-appraised-in-1868-denny-and-matthias.jpgStrickler land value appraised in 1868.Denny and MatthiasIn October 1868 three men did an appraisal of the value of the Strickler homestead claim property.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/caroline-mcgilvra-burke-circa-1895-uw-special-collections-ph-484-b4.jpgCaroline McGilvra Burke circa 1895.UW Special Collections PH 484.B4Caroline McGilvra Burke circa 1895. Photo courtesy of University of Washington Special Collections 484.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ainsworth-portrait-oregon-historical-society-item-8353-23.jpgAinsworth portrait.Oregon Historical Society item 8353 #23Capt. John C. Ainsworth portrait courtesy of the Oregon Historical Society, Item 8353-23.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/strickler-tree-cutting-case-1872-court-injunction.jpgStrickler tree cutting case 1872.court injunctionCourt document of 1872 in the case of illegal tree-cutting on the Strickler property. Case number KNG-789, Frontier Justice Files, Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mcgilvra-undated-photo-from-uw-library-special-collections.jpgMcGilvra undated photo from UW Library Special CollectionsJudge John J. McGilvra, undated photo from the University of Washington Special Collectionshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/strickler-probate-1868-signed-by-yesler-and-kellogg.jpgStrickler probate 1868.signed by Yesler and KelloggThis document of May 1868 declares that Henry Yesler is the administrator of the estate of William Strickler. It is also signed by Gardiner Kellogg, notary.2026-01-20T15:41:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/02/06/the-canney-family-and-the-lake-union-presbyterian-church/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/106-n-36th-street.built-2021.jpg106 N 36th Street.built 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mabel-canney-portrait-of-1908.seattle-times-society-page-of-august-2-copy.jpgMabel Canney portrait of 1908.Seattle Times society page of August 2 - CopyMabel Canney portrait of 1908 from the Society Page of the Seattle Times newspaperhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fremont-ave-art-just-north-of-the-bridge.jpgfremont ave art just north of the bridgeThe new, wide ship canal created in 1911-1917 created an elevation gap so a viaduct was created between the bridge and North 34th Street in Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/canney.closeup-of-piano-studio.jpgcanney.closeup of piano studioClose-up of the sign in the upstairs window of the Fremont Pharmacy buildinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fremont-pharmacy-in-1910.james-patrick-lee-item-294-in-uw-special-collections.jpgfremont pharmacy in 1910.james patrick lee item 294 in uw special collectionsThe Fremont Pharmacy building circa 1909-1910. The north corner of the building (at right) shows the Fremont Pharacy sign on top, and the window sign of Dr. Schuyler W. Case, physician, on the second floor. Mabel Canney's piano studio was on the second floor at right, south corner of the building. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections, James Patrick Lee Item 294.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/canney.mabels-piano-studio-building-photo-courtesy-of-paul-dorpat.jpgcanney.mabels piano studio building photo courtesy of paul dorpatNorthward view of Fremont Avenue circa 1909. At left foreground is the Fremont Pharmacy Building at 3219 Fremont Avenue. Photo courtesy of Paul Dorpat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/canney.rev-alberts-portrait.jpgcanney.rev albert's portraitRev. Albert Canneyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/church-lake-union-presbyterian..james-patrick-lee-item-257-of-9.13.1910-uw-special-collections.jpgchurch lake union presbyterian..james patrick lee item 257 of 9.13.1910 uw special collectionsThe Lake Union Presbyterian Church building, built 1890; demolished 1912. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections, James Patrick Lee Item #257, September 13, 1910.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/100-north-36th-street.built-1912-to-be-redeveloped-2019.jpg100 north 36th street.built 1912 to be redeveloped 2019The site of the Lake Union Presbyterian Church was this corner on North 36th Street. The present building built in 1912 is to be torn down soon for something new.2026-01-17T16:16:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/22/the-gateposts-of-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/gateposts-at-35th-and-82nd-june-24-2017.jpggateposts at 35th and 82nd.June 24 2017Balch placed gateposts at NE 82nd Street to show the way to Wedgwood housing developments on the east side of 35th Ave NE. The original Wedgwood tract is directly across 35th Ave NE on the west side.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/brick-pillar-on-corner-by-homestreet-bank.jpgBrick pillar on corner by Homestreet BankBalch's brick pillar on the northeast corner still stands.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/brick-platform-and-picnic-area-october-2014.jpgBrick platform and picnic area October 2014At the Seattle Audubon Society office on the southeast corner of 82nd and 35th, we see the platform remaining where the brick pillar was removed. The corner is now more open.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/81st-sign.jpg81st signBalch's original stone gateposts at NE 81st Street marked the entrance to Wedgwood on 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00622.jpggatepost at 86thThe brick gatepost on NE 86th Street at the corner of 30th Ave NE marks the entrance to Balch's Wedgwood #4 section of housing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00689.jpggatepost at 82ndBrick gatepost at NE 82nd Street, east side of 35th Ave NE, marks the entrance to two more of Balch's developments, Wedgwood #2 and Wedgwood Park. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00758.jpgW magazine articleA 1946 article in American Builder magazine said that "a stone entrance typifies the sturdy character of Wedgwood housing."2026-01-12T17:34:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/04/05/balchs-office-buildings-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/audubon-building.march-2023.jpgAudubon building.March 2023The building on the corner of NE 82nd Street was originally the office of Albert Balch, developer of Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/audubon-building-and-sign.march-2023.jpgAudubon building and sign.March 2023Balch's original office at 8050 35th Ave NE is now the office and Nature Shop of the Seattle Audubon Society. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/8044-35th-ave-ne-demolished-8-august-2018.jpg8044 35th Ave NE.demolished 8 August 20188044 35th Ave NE demolished in 2018.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/balch-offices-in-1962-municipal-archives-photo-767191.jpgBalch offices in 1962.Municipal Archives photo 76719Balch offices in 1962, with the Crawford & Conover real estate sign at 8044 35th Ave NE. Photo 76719 Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/balch-offices-in-1962-municipal-archives-photo-76719.jpgBalch offices in 1962.Municipal Archives photo 76719A 1962 view of Balch's offices shows the C-shaped sign for Crawford and Conover, his real estate office at 8044 35th Ave NE.2026-01-11T02:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/09/16/the-rite-aid-building-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tradewell-colorized-photo.new-building-1959.jpgTradewell colorized photo.new building 1959The new Tradewell built in 1959 on the southeast corner of NE 85th Street. Photo circa 1962, courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives Item #76718.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rite-aid-building-vacant.august-2025.jpgRite Aid building vacant.August 2025The Wedgwood Rite-Aid closed on July 20, 2025. In August the building is vacant and is for lease.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/rite-aid.may-2025.jpgRite Aid.May 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/rite-aid-at-655-nw-richmond-beach-road-built-1965.jpgRite Aid at 655 NW Richmond Beach Road.built 1965The Richmond Beach (Shoreline) Rite-Aid at 655 Richmond Beach Road NW, was built in 1965. Its architecture clearly shows the origins of the building as a Tradewell store. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/wedgwood-paint-glass-co-wedgwood-echo-september-1955.jpgWedgwood Paint & Glass Co.Wedgwood Echo September 1955Wedgwood Paint & Glass was one of the businesses in the south side of the original Tradewell building at 8512 35th Ave NE. Photo from the Wedgwood Echo newsletter of September 1955.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tradewell-parking-lot-in-1952.jpgTradewell parking lot in 1952The original Tradewell, present site of Rite-Aid at 8512 35th Ave NE, had other stores on its south side next to the parking lot. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/tradewell-photo-of-1952.jpgTradewell photo of 1952The original Wedgwood Tradewell as it looked when built in 1952, present site of Rite-Aid at 8512 35th Ave NE. The windmill logo in the center was for the in-store Van de Kamp's Bakery. The writing on the photo is the legal description of the property with address. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives, repository of the property records of King County.2026-01-11T02:04:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/12/21/a-plat-of-modernist-architecture-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/8249-38th-Ave-NE.property-card-photo-1951.jpg8249 38th Ave NE.property card photo 19518249 38th Ave NE, house design by architect Paul W. Delaney. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/3128-NE-84th-Street.built-1942.jpg3128 NE 84th Street.built 1942A typical house in the original Wedgwood plathttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/4520-NE-71st-Street.built-1952.jpg4520 NE 71st Street.built 19524520 NE 71st Street, built 1952 in the Anna McCaul plat. The house designed by Paul W. Delaney originally had only two bedrooms and has been remodelled to add more space. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/3631-NE-85th-Street.dining-room.jpg3631 NE 85th Street.dining roomCharacteristic of a Paul Delaney design in modernist style, the living and dining areas of the house at 3631 NE 85th Street are at the back of the house where a wall of windows overlooks the back patio. Photo courtesy of Windermere Real Estate.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wedgwood-house-advertisement.Seattle-Times-March-30-1952-page-22.jpgWedgwood house advertisement.Seattle Times March 30 1952 page 22https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Wedgwood-homes-advertisement.Seattle-Times-of-October-6-1946-page-20.jpgWedgwood homes advertisement.Seattle Times of October 6 1946 page 20Wedgwood homes advertisement in the newspaper emphasizing accessibility to veterans. Seattle Daily Times, October 6, 1946, age 20.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/4515-NE-71st-Street.built-1952.jpg4515 NE 71st Street.built 19524515 NE 71st Street, a Paul W. Delaney-designed house in the Anna McCaul plathttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Anna-McCaul-plat-map-of-1950.jpgAnna McCaul plat map of 1950The Anna McCaul plat of only seventeen houses by modernist architect Paul W. Delaney. The plat's southern border is NE 70th Street. To the west across 45th Ave NE is View Ridge Park. To the north is View Ridge School, and to the east is the Sand Point Community Church.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/8249-38th-Ave-NE.November-26-2018.jpg8249 38th Ave NE.November 26 20188249 38th Ave NE, a Paul Delaney-designed house.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sigma-Alpha-Epsilon-fraternity-house-at-4506-17th-Ave-NE.built-1925.jpgsigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at 4506 17th Ave NE.built 1925The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at 4506 17th Ave NE, built in 1925.2026-01-11T02:03:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/06/08/old-time-stores-and-gas-stations-at-union-bay-place-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/fedex-and-wells-fargo-at-3042-ne-45th-street-looking-west.2023.jpgFedEx and Wells Fargo at 3042 NE 45th Street looking west.2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/bentons-street-clock-during-construction.december-2023.jpgBenton's street clock during construction.December 2023Benton's street clock is in place of the former Baskin-Robbins site, now Aegis Laurelhurst. Photo by Valarie, December 2023.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/aegis-laurelhurst-under-construction.december-2022.jpgAegis Laurelhurst under construction.December 2022Aegis Laurelhurst senior living, under construction at the former Baskin-Robbins corner of Union Bay Place NE. Photo by Valarie, December 2022.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3046-ne-45th-street-colorized-photo.png3046 NE 45th Street colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/baskin-robbins-site-showing-aegis-plan.2022-1.jpgBaskin Robbins site showing Aegis plan.2022Aegis Corporatoin plan showing the vacant Baskin-Robbins building. The new Aegis building takes up the entire block where there were once small offices and stores.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/aegis-laurelhurst-with-lakeview-medical-at-left.2023-1.jpgAegis Laurelhurst with Lakeview Medical at left.2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3200-ne-45th-street-gas-station-colorized-photo.built-1936-demolished-1969.png3200 NE 45th Street gas station colorized photo.built 1936 demolished 1969https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3216-ne-47th-street-medical-building-colorized-photo.webp3216 NE 47th Street medical building colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/4500-union-bay-place-gas-station-colorized-photo-1.png4500 Union Bay Place gas station colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3046-ne-45th-street-wells-fargo-and-fedex.jpg3046 NE 45th Street Wells Fargo and FedEx2026-01-11T02:02:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/07/04/then-and-now-on-ne-45th-street-in-northeast-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/burgermaster-1952.jpgBurgermaster 1952https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/45th-street-viaduct-construction-february-1957-colorized-photo.sma-item-54114-engineering-dept.webp45th Street viaduct construction February 1957 colorized photo.SMA item #54114 Engineering DeptIn February 1957, workers on the NE 45th Street Viaduct looked out over University Village and the Carnation Dairy plant. Seattle Municipal Archives item #54114, Engineering Dept.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/viaduct-widening-in-february-1957.sma-item-54114.jpgViaduct widening in February 1957.SMA item #54114February 1957: Workers on the NE 45th Street Viaduct look out over University Village and the Carnation plant. Seattle Municipal Archives photo #54114, Engineering Dept.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/burgermaster-original-building-1952.3040-ne-45th-street.jpgBurgermaster original building 1952.3040 NE 45th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/burgermaster-university-village.jpgBurgermaster University VillageBurgermaster at 3040 NE 45th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/burgermaster-sign.april-2021.jpgBurgermaster sign.April 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3010-ne-45th-street-car-wash-colorized-photo.png3010 NE 45th Street car wash colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3020-ne-45th-street-development-design.2023.webp3020 NE 45th Street development design.2023Re-development concept for the present site of 3020-3040 NE 45th Street by Quarterra. The low-rise building at right is the present Wells Fargo & FedEx at 3046 NE 45th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3040-ne-45th-street-burgermaster-built-1960.courtesy-of-david-ruble.jpg3040 NE 45th Street Burgermaster built 1960.courtesy of David Rublehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/45th-street-viaduct-colorized-photo.png45th Street viaduct colorized photoIn 1939 during the original construction of NE 45th Street Viaduct, we look out over the farmland which became University Village in 1956. Photo of May 1939, colorized; Settle Municipal Archives item #38898.2026-01-11T02:02:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/10/22/the-willow-creek-fish-passage-restoration-project-in-meadowbrook/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/meadowbrook-pond-in-autumn.jpgMeadowbrook Pond in autumnMeadowbrook Pond in autumn. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/willow-creek-work-at-west-end-of-ne-100th-street.15-october-2024.jpgWillow Creek work at west end of NE 100th Street.15 October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/willow-creek-work-at-new-pedestrian-bridge.15-october-2024.jpgWillow Creek work at new pedestrian bridge.15 October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/willow-creek-water-flowing-in-new-channel.dan-keefe-photo-september-2024.jpgWillow Creek water flowing in new channel.Dan Keefe photo September 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/willow-creek-pedestrian-bridge.15-october-2024.jpgWillow Creek pedestrian bridge.15 October 2024Pedestrian bridge over Willow Creek at NE 100th Street. Photo by Valarie, October 2024.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/willow-creek-fish-passage-channel-restoration-map.jpgWillow Creek Fish Passage Channel Restoration mapThe Willow Creek Fish Passage Restoration Project moved the creek channel westward, and created meanders to help slow the water and filter it.2026-01-11T02:01:36+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/09/22/who-were-burke-gilman/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/thorndike-probate-of-19-october-1880.pngThorndike probate of 19 October 1880Probate record of 1880 for Captain Eben Thorndike, naming his wife Rosilla as administrator.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/chinese-expulsion-of-1886.west-shore-magazine-public-domain.jpgChinese expulsion of 1886.West Shore magazine public domainhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/bicycle-and-boat-on-the-burke-gilman-trail.august-31-2025.jpgBicycle and boat on the Burke Gilman Trail.August 31 2025Boats in the ship canal, bicycles on the Burke-Gilman Trail, looking westward towards Evanston Avenue in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. Photo by Valarie,, August 31, 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sarah-yesler-1822-1887.jpgSarah Yesler 1822-1887Sarah Yesler 1822-1887https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/sanborn-map-of-1893.jpgSanborn map of 1893https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/he-built-seattle-by-robert-c.-nesbit.1961.jpgHe Built Seattle by Robert C. Nesbit.1961https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/james-j-hill-1838-1916.jpgJames J Hill 1838-1916https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/william-rankin-ballard-1847-1929.jpgWilliam Rankin Ballard 1847-1929Captain W.R. Ballard (1847-1929)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/burke-gilman-trail-at-the-evanston-steps-in-fremont.31-august-2025.jpgBurke Gilman Trail at the Evanston steps in Fremont.31 August 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/burke-gilman-trail-looking-east-toward-the-fremont-bridge.31-august-2025.jpgBurke Gilman Trail looking east toward the Fremont Bridge.31 August 2025The Burke-Gilman Trail looking eastward towards the Fremont Bridge. The former path of the railroad runs alongside today's ship canal. Photo by Valarie, August 2025.2026-01-11T01:59:39+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/10/26/the-trees-of-autumn-2025-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/flame-ash-street-trees-in-the-9800-block.october-2025.jpgFlame Ash street trees in the 9800 block.October 2025Flame Ash street trees in the 9800 block of 35th Ave NE in October 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/flame-ash-street-trees-at-85th-looking-north.20-october-2025-1.jpgFlame Ash street trees at 85th looking north.20 October 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/street-trees-at-southeast-corner-of-85th-street-shopping-center.22-october-2025.jpgStreet trees at southeast corner of 85th Street shopping center.22 October 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/street-trees-at-corner-of-87th-looking-north.october-2025-photo-by-jrv.jpgStreet trees at corner of 87th looking north.October 2025 photo by JRVStreet trees in Wedgwood, looking northward from the corner of NE 87th Street in October 2025. Photo courtesy of JRV.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/street-trees-at-ne-85th-street-intersection.22-october-2025.jpgStreet trees at NE 85th Street intersection.22 October 2025At the main intersection of NE 85th Street in Wedgwood, street trees beautify the arterial 35th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie, October 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/wedgwood-shopping-center-with-tree-looking-north.october-2025.jpgWedgwood Shopping Center with tree looking north.October 2025Alaskan Weeping Cedar at NE 82nd Street in the Wedgwood Shopping Center. Photo by Valarie, October 2025.2026-01-07T07:53:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/11/16/candy-cane-lane-in-december-2025/2026-01-01T02:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/04/19/working-for-mr-balch/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/crawford-and-conover-ashtray-courtesy-of-brian-fisse-and-the-wedgwood-facebook-page.jpgCrawford and Conover ashtray courtesy of Brian Fisse and the Wedgwood Facebook pagehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ethel-madigan.jpgEthel MadiganEthel Madiganhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/audubon-and-other-offices.jpgAudubon and other officesThe Seattle Audubon building (at left) was Balch's original office. He had medical/dental offices built but when he needed more space, he took the nearest one and designated it as the real estate outlet, called Crawford & Conover. The original C&C sign is still used by the current businesses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/balch-with-secretary.jpgBalch with secretaryUndated photo of Albert Balch, developer of Wedgwood, with his secretary Ethel Madigan.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/audubon-nature-shop.jpgAudubon-Nature-ShopThe Seattle Audubon Nature Shop at 8050 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood., is in the former office of Albert Balch.2025-12-27T05:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/09/01/illuminating-bryant/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pke-place-market-revelle-plaque.jpgPke Place Market Revelle plaquehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yesler-mill-colorized-photo.pngYesler Mill colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ravenna-little-brown-church-circa-1921-colorized-version.pngRavenna Little Brown Church circa 1921 colorized versionRavenna Methodist congregation at the Little Brown Church circa 1921, courtesy of church records.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/yesler-schoolhouse-circa-1893-colorized-version.pngYesler Schoolhouse circa 1893 colorized versionIn the 1890s north Seattle was still outside of the City Limits. Small schools like Yesler School were in the King County system.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/thomas-p-revelle-1868-to-1937.jpegThomas P Revelle 1868 to 1937Thomas P. Revelle 1868-1937https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/yesler-school-circa-1893-courtesy-of-mohai.jpgYesler School circa 1893 courtesy of MOHAIYesler Schoolhouse circa 1893, courtesy of MOHAI. The schoolhouse was on 36th Ave NE at NE 47th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/red-church-in-ravenna-photo.jpgRed Church in Ravenna photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ravenna-church-old-building-in-1921.jpgRavenna Church old building in 1921https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ravenna-church-old-building-in-1915.jpgRavenna Church old building in 1915https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/yesler-church.july-1902.jpgYesler Church.July 1902In 1901 to 1903 Rev. Revelle ministered to two congregations each Sunday.2025-12-25T00:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/01/01/the-bentons-of-ravenna-orchard-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ravenna-park-with-ww-beck-at-entrance.no-date.jpgRavenna Park with WW Beck at entrance.no dateW.W. Beck at Ravenna Parkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5559-29th-ave-ne-built-1912.house-photo.jpg5559 29th Ave NE built 1912.House photoDwight Benton home, built 1912.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/city-directory-1896.jpgCity Directory 1896https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/calvary-cemetery-map.jpgCalvary Cemetery maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/apple-harvest.jpgapple harvesthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/new-york-building-in-1906-in-polk-directory.built-1890-demolished-1922-present-site-dexter-horton-bldg-at-710-second-ave.jpgNew York Building in 1906 in Polk directory.built 1890 demolished 1922 present site Dexter Horton bldg at 710 Second Avehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/josiah-henry-benton-1816-1907.jpegJosiah Henry Benton 1816-1907https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5558-former-5560-29th-ave-ne-built-1907.house-photo.jpg5558 former 5560 29th Ave NE built 1907.House photoThe home of the Hugh Benton family, built 1907. This photo is 1938. The house was later renumbered 5558 29th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5700-29th-ave-ne-built-1908.house-photo.jpg5700 29th Ave NE built 1908.House photoThe Benjamin Benton home was later renumbered to 5700 29th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/john-tenny-jordan-1832-1886.jpgJohn Tenny Jordan 1832-18862025-12-25T00:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/08/14/the-wedgwood-gardens-plant-nursery-business/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ne-80th-looking-southward-at-hunters.august-2025.jpgNE 80th looking southward at Hunters.August 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hunters-building.august-2025.jpgHunters building.August 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/begonia-display-in-1948.seattle-pi-september-3-page-16.jpgBegonia display in 1948.Seattle PI September 3 page 16https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/christmas-trees-in-1943.seattle-pi-december-16-page-22.jpgChristmas trees in 1943.Seattle PI December 16 page 22Foster's Gardens 1943 advertisement for Christmas trees, in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper, December 16, page 22.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8004-36th-ave-ne-with-street-sign.august-2025.jpg8004 36th Ave NE with street sign.August 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/herkenrath-house.1958.jpgHerkenrath house.1958The Herkenrath house in 1958, present site of the Wedgwood Post Office at 7724 35th Ave NE. Seattle Municipal Archives photo #75875.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/zoning-decision.1958.jpgZoning decision.1958https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/wedgwood-gardens-letter.1958.jpgWedgwood Gardens letter.19582025-12-25T00:44:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/09/01/the-wedgwood-post-office/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/herkenrath-house-original-location.jpgHerkenrath house original locationHerkenrath house in its original location, present site of the Wedgwood Post Office.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/wedgwood-gardens-site-in-1962-photo-76712.cf244840-municipal-archives-2.jpgWedgwood Gardens site in 1962 photo 76712.CF244840 Municipal ArchivesThe Wedgwood Gardens site in 1962, no longer in business. Seattle Municipal Archives photo #76712.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lake-city-post-office-built-1956.jpgLake City Post Office built 1956https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/post-office-at-7724-35th-ave-ne.seattle-daily-times-10-september-1967-page-159.jpgPost office at 7724 35th Ave NE.Seattle Daily Times 10 September 1967 page 159https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/wedgwood-post-office-at-7724-35th-ave-ne-looking-north.august-2025-1.jpgWedgwood Post Office at 7724 35th Ave NE looking north.August 2025The Wedgwood Post Office in the center of the neighborhood at 7724 35th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie, August 2025.2025-12-25T00:44:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/11/24/hunter-tree-farm-at-christmas-2025/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hunters-tree-farm-green-building.24-november-2025.jpgHunters Tree Farm green building.24 November 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hunters-tree-farm-front-walkway.november-2025-photo-by-jrv.jpgHunters Tree Farm front walkway.November 2025 photo by JRVhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hunters-tree-farm-front-of-lot.24-november-2025.jpgHunters Tree Farm front of lot.24 November 2025The Hunter's site today in Wedgwood at 7744 35th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hunters-tree-farm-banner.24-november-2025.jpgHunters Tree Farm banner.24 November 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/william-and-carol-hunter.jpgWilliam and Carol HunterWilliam O. and Carol Hunter2025-12-24T20:01:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/09/14/seattle-during-and-after-the-civil-war/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/demon-of-unrest.2024.jpgDemon of Unrest.2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/the-west-the-railroads-made.jpgThe West the Railroads Madehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/stevens-battle-of-chantilly-in-virginia.jpgStevens Battle of Chantilly in Virginiahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ulysses-s.-grant.jpgUlysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant (1822-1885)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/job-carr-1813-1887-tacoma-history.jpgJob Carr (1813-1887) Tacoma historyJob Carr (1813-1887) first white settler of Tacomahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/may-day-picnic-1874.jpgMay Day picnic 1874The May Day Picnic 1874. Source: page 369, Four Wagons West.2025-12-16T00:52:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/02/01/avian-friday-chickadees/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/chestnut-backed-chickadee-birdnote.jpgchestnut-backed-chickadee-BirdNote2025-12-16T00:06:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/08/01/the-hudson-building-in-the-1920s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/mioposto-reopens-on-december-10-2025.jpgMioposto reopens on December 10 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rhododendron-building.cafe-at-1006-spring-street.jpgRhododendron building.cafe at 1006 Spring Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rhododendron-building.h-for-hudson-on-parapet.jpgRhododendron building.H for Hudson on parapethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/kelvinator.pngKelvinatorElectric refrigeration ad in the Seattle Daily Times newspaper in 1924.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/civil-war-cane-news-article.seattle-daily-times-30-may-1928-page-11.jpgCivil War cane news article.Seattle Daily Times 30 May 1928 page 11Seattle Daily Times, May 30, 1928, page 11. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hudson-cane.seattle-daily-times-30-may-1928-page-24.jpgHudson cane.Seattle Daily Times 30 May 1928 page 24A three-year-old great-grandson of Rolla Hudson, Civil War veteran, holds the cane which was handed down in the family. Seattle Daily Times areticle of May 30, 1928, page 24.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hudson-builder-ad.seattle-daily-times-26-july-1925-page-41.jpgHudson builder ad.Seattle Daily Times 26 July 1925 page 41Full-page ad in the Seattle Daily Times, July 26, 1925, page 41. John S. Hudson advertised his work and that of subcontractors shown in the business cards.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/northcliffe-apartments.jpgNorthcliffe ApartmentsNorthcliffe before demolition in 2008https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/st-paul-apartments.webpSt Paul Apartmentshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/stauffer.jpegStauffer??????????2025-12-10T05:58:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/05/10/albert-balch-part-three-learning-real-estate-in-view-ridge/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/view-ridge-ad-in-polk-directory-of-1941.pngView Ridge ad in Polk Directory of 1941View Ridge ad in the Seattle City Directory of 1941.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/view-ridge-sign-post-on-ne-65th-street-at-50th-ave-ne.updated-november-2022.jpgView Ridge sign post on NE 65th Street at 50th Ave NE.updated November 2022The View Ridge signpost was upgraded in November 2022 by Bill Cecil of the View Ridge Community Council. The post is on NE 65th Street at the corner of 50th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/view-ridge-pillar.may-2020.jpegView Ridge pillar.May 2020View Ridge marker on NE 65th Street installed by the community club in 1958.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/view-ridge-first-house-seattle-times-3-november-1935-page-23.jpgView Ridge first house.Seattle Times 3 November 1935 page 23https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/balch-and-jones-first-plat-filed-seattle-times-8-december-1935-page-27.jpgBalch and Jones first plat filed.Seattle Times 8 December 1935 page 27Albert Balch and Ralph Jones filed a plat for View Ridge in 1935.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/view-ridge-on-70th-at-56th-municipal-archives-item-177131-of-1966.jpgView Ridge on 70th at 56th.Municipal Archives Item 177131 of 1966https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/7520-57th-place-ne-back-patio-built-1958.jpg7520-57th-place-ne-back-patio-built-1958https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/7520-57th-place-ne-in-view-ridge-built-1958-architect-wendell-lovett.jpg7520-57th-place-ne-in-view-ridge-built-1958-architect-wendell-lovetthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/balch-home-current-view.jpgBalch home current viewThe home lived in by Albert Balch in View Ridge as it looks today.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/balch-home-built-1936.jpgBalch home built 1936Albert Balch built his own home in View Ridge in 1936. Original property card photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.2025-11-26T17:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/12/14/how-birds-cope-with-cold-in-winter-audubon-magazine/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dark-eyed-juncos.jpgDark-eyed Juncoshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bird-on-icicles-by-usfws-migratory-birds.jpgBird on icicles by USFWS Migratory Birdshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/american-robin-with-berries.jpgAmerican Robin with berries2025-11-23T04:27:40+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/03/15/wedgwoods-ne-85th-street-dividing-line/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/seattle-city-council-districts-as-of-january-2024.jpgSeattle City Council Districts as of January 2024Seattle City Council Districts as of January 2024.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/survey-marker-of-2006-at-eastgate.jpgSurvey marker of 2006 at EastgateBrass survey markers are still used today, such as this 2006 marker at the Eastgate Freeway Park & Ride station in Bellevue.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rite-aid-and-qfc-january-2015.jpgRite Aid and QFC January 2015William Strickler's survey notes of 1855 tell us that the crew walked eastward on what is now NE 85th Street, but RiteAid wasn't there then.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/portion-of-the-map-of-the-indian-nations-and-tribes-1857-by-william-h-carlton.jpgPortion of the map of the Indian nations and tribes 1857 by William H Carltonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/seattle-city-council-districts-as-of-2015.jpgSeattle City Council Districts as of 2015The new Seattle City Council District system cuts Wedgwood in half at NE 85th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/township-26-survey-notes-sectiions-point-343334-on-sept-2-1858-e1426391361841.jpgTownship 26 survey notes sectiions point 3,4,33,34 on Sept 2 1858William Carlton's hand-written field survey notes can be read on the Bureau of Land Management website. Here he writes on September 2, 1858 that he stood on the present 35th Ave NE at NE 85th Street intersection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/battle-of-seattle-blockhouse-in-1856-courtesy-of-mohai.jpgBattle of Seattle blockhouse in 1856 courtesy of MOHAISeattle settlers took refuge in a blockhouse on January 26, 1856. Painting by Emily Inez Denny courtesy of MOHAI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rite-aid-and-ne-85th-street.jpgRite Aid and NE 85th StreetWilliam Strickler's survey notes tell that the crew walked eastward along what is now NE 85th Street in Wedgwood, but RiteAid wasn't there then.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/seattle-in-1855-map-courtesy-of-uw-special-collections-sea-1382.jpgSeattle in 1855 map courtesy of UW Special Collections SEA 1382Seattle in 1855https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2518-ne-92nd-st-built-1929.jpg2518 NE 92nd St built 1929The northwest quadrant of Wedgwood from NE 85th to 95th Streets has houses built in the 1920's.2025-11-23T04:26:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/03/11/ravenna-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/seattle-female-college-in-1890s.uw-special-collections.jpgSeattle Female College in 1890s.UW Special CollectionsSeattle Female College building as pictured in the 1890s, at 5702 26th Ave NE. Photo courtesy of University of Washington Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2128-ne-park-road-built-1926-in-candy-cane-lane.jpg2128 NE Park Road built 1926 in Candy Cane Lanehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ravenna-train-depot.1888-plat-map.jpgRavenna train depot.1888 plat maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ravenna-area-map.pngRavenna area maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cumberland-addition-plat-map-of-1889.jpgCumberland Addition plat map of 1889https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/wassoms-addition-plat-map-of-1890.jpgWassoms Addition plat map of 1890https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/blakeley-and-bg-trail-sign-at-25th-ave-ne.6-march-2022.jpgBlakeley and BG Trail sign at 25th Ave NE.6 March 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bicyclist-at-blakeley.6-march-2022.jpgBicyclist at Blakeley.6 March 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/blakeley-manor-front-door-at-2401.6-march-2022.jpgBlakeley Manor front door at 2401.6 March 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/klondike-gold-rush-newspaper-headline-1897.jpgKlondike gold rush newspaper headline 18972025-11-23T04:23:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/about/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/fremont-bridge-with-jean-sherrard-april-8-2017-e1491883101737.jpgFremont Bridge with Jean Sherrard.April 8 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/maid-in-the-northwest-viewed-across-8038-under-construction-december-17-2016.jpgmaid-in-the-northwest-viewed-across-8038-under-construction-december-17-2016In the foreground is shown townhouse construction where 8038 35th Ave NE was torn down in September 2016. In the background is 8044, Balch's former real estate office which is in a row of like buildings.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/8038-35th-ave-ne-demolition-first-strike-september-27-2016.jpg8038-35th-ave-ne-demolition-first-strike-september-27-2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/three-poles.jpgthree polesThe Gathering Place at the Hunter Tree Farm site, 7744 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wedgwood-courtesy-of-historylink-e1594870100810.jpgWedgwood courtesy of HistoryLinkWedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle. Map courtesy of HistoryLink.2025-11-18T16:55:07+00:00weekly0.6https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/07/24/street-trees-on-35th-ave-ne/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/street-trees-at-corner-of-87th-looking-south.october-2025-photo-by-jrv.jpgStreet trees at corner of 87th looking south.October 2025 photo by JRVFlame ash street trees in Wedgwood at the corner of NE 87th Street, looking southward.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flame-ash-street-trees-canopy-south-facing-on-35th-may-14-2016.jpgFlame ash street trees canopy south facing on 35th.May 14 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flame-ash-trees-in-autumn-2014.jpgFlame Ash trees in Autumn 2014Flame Ash trees along 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flame-ash-leaf-clusters.jpgFlame Ash leaf clustersFlame Ash leaves in clusters.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flame-ash-individual-frond.jpgFlame Ash individual frondFlame Ash leaves are narrow and have many clusters on each twig.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/flame-ash-trees-at-meadowbrook-pond-entrance.jpgFlame Ash trees at Meadowbrook Pond entranceFlame Ash trees on 35th Ave NE at about 107th Street, entrance to Meadowbrook Pond.2025-11-18T16:39:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/10/03/following-the-birds-into-autumn-migration/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/whooping-crane-class-of-2015-autumn-migration.jpgWhooping crane class of 2015 autumn migrationThe Whooping Crane Class of 2015 left Wisconsin on September 30th, led by an ultralight plane, for wintering grounds in Florida.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/migratory-birds-usfws-photo.jpgMigratory Birds USFWS photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/autumn-migration-by-marvin-de-jong-usfws-migratory-birds.jpgAutumn migration by Marvin de Jong USFWS Migratory Birds2025-11-18T16:37:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/07/01/a-civil-war-confederate-in-seattle-john-scurry/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/railroad-ad.historylink-essay-922.jpgRailroad ad.HistoryLink Essay 922A railroad advertisement of the 1870shttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/orphan-road-by-kurt-e-armbruster.revised-edition-2016.jpgOrphan Road by Kurt E Armbruster.revised edition 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/scurry-john-g-civil-war-portrait-photo.jpgScurry John G Civil War portrait photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/terry-nellie-marriage-certificate-of-1876.jpgTerry Nellie marriage certificate of 1876https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/arctic-building-at-third-and-cherry-streets.jpgArctic building at Third and Cherry StreetsIn early Seattle there were houses at what are now downtown streets, such as the Arctic Hotel building at Third & Cherry.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/virginia-map.jpgVirginia maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/scurry-mother-and-daughter.courtesy-of-find-a-grave.pngScurry mother and daughter.courtesy of Find A Gravehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/virginia-military-institute.jpgVirginia Military Institutehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/scurry-john-g-photo-from-newspaper.jpgScurry John G photo from newspaperhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/terry-charles-and-mary-jane-russell-terry.webpTerry Charles and Mary Jane Russell Terry2025-11-16T17:26:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/11/12/street-clocks-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/mchugh.22-april-2024.jpgMcHugh.22 April 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/street-clock-ben-bridge-new-location.12-december-2023.jpgStreet clock Ben Bridge new location.12 December 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/street-clock-409-pike-street.ben-bridge-removal-on-1-september-2022.jpgStreet clock 409 Pike Street.Ben Bridge removal on 1 September 2022Photo courtesy of the Facebook page of Ben Bridge Jewelers. On September 1, 2022, their street clock was removed for storage. It will be placed at a new Ben Bridge store when that site is ready in 2023.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bentons-street-clock-circa-1984.courtesy-of-seattle-public-library.jpgBenton's street clock circa 1984.Courtesy of Seattle Public Libraryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/street-clock-at-mohai-in-lake-union-park.photo-by-nikhil-via-twitter-thenickme-13-february-2021.pngStreet clock at MOHAI in Lake Union Park.Photo by Nikhil via twitter thenickme 13 February 2021Carroll's Jewelers street clock was donated to the museum (MOHAI) and is placed at South Lake Union Park, where historic boats are docked. Photo of Seattle's big snow on February 13, 2021, by Nikhil via Twitter @thenkcmehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/pike-market-sign-and-clock.photo-by-thoughts-in-buttermilk.jpgPike Market sign and clock.photo by Thoughts in ButtermilkWhen you start looking for them, clocks are everywhere in the built environment. Photo courtesy of Thoughts in Buttermilk.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/street-clock-406-dexter.mayer-plaza-info.jpgStreet clock 406 Dexter.Mayer Plaza infoThe Joseph Mayer street clock at 406 Dexter Avenue North has visible clockworks.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/lost-seattle-book-cover.jpgLost Seattle book coverhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/street-clock-406-dexter.at-northeast-corner-of-harrison-street.jpgStreet clock 406 Dexter.at northeast corner of Harrison StreetThe clock at 406 Dexter Avenue North (northeast corner of Harrison Street) marks the former site of Joseph Mayer's factory.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/street-clock-406-dexter-closeup-of-plaque.jpgStreet clock 406 Dexter closeup of plaque2025-11-10T21:22:40+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/10/10/the-business-district-of-wedgwood-then-and-now/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/april-22-2014-work-group-sketching-a-plan.jpgApril 22 2014 work group sketching a planAt community meetings in the summer of 2014, work groups met to plan for enhancing the business zones of Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/mcvicar-hardware-ad.wedgwood-echo-september-1955.jpgMcVicar Hardware ad.Wedgwood Echo September 1955McVicar Hardware advertisement in the neighborhood newsletter of 1955.2025-10-28T18:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/02/28/counting-the-civil-war-veterans-in-1890/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/richard-at-gar.9-october-2021.jpgRichard at GAR.9 October 2021Tour led by Civil War Seattle at the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Capitol Hill, Seattle. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/census-sample-page-of-1890-in-seattle.jpgCensus sample page of 1890 in Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/census-a-farce-news-headline.seattle-post-intelligencer-20-june-1890.jpgCensus a farce news headline.Seattle Post Intelligencer 20 June 1890https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/special-schedule-of-1890-for-veterans.jpgSpecial Schedule of 1890 for veteranshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/gar-monument-at-left-with-leaves.jpgGAR monument at left with leavesCivil War veterans cemetery in Seattle, called Grand Army of the Republic2025-10-27T16:13:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/02/21/wedgwoods-commercial-intersections/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8038-35th-ave-ne-demolition-first-strike-september-27-2016.jpg8038-35th-ave-ne-demolition-first-strike-september-27-2016Demolition of 8038 35th Ave NE https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8038-35th-ave-ne-for-sale-december-2015.jpg8038 35th Ave NE for sale December 2015The badly deteriorated, vacant building at 8038 35th Ave NE will be torn down sometime in 2016.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/georges-garage-at-3510-ne-95th-street-in-1939.jpgGeorge's Garage at 3510 NE 95th Street in 1939George's Garage was nearest to the northeast corner of the NE 95th Street intersection in 1939.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/intersection-of-95th-35th-northeast-corner.jpgIntersection of 95th & 35th northeast cornerThere has been a gas station at 9500 35th Ave NE since 1932.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jasper-august-2-2012.jpgJasper August 2 2012The Jasper Apartments at 8606 35th Ave NE opened in the summer of 2012. The building seems overwhelming at four stories tall in Wedgwood's low-rise commercial district.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/business-wordcloud.jpgBusiness WordCloudWedgwood residents want businesses and services in the commercial district.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/future-of-35th-poster-2014.jpgFuture of 35th poster 2014https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/jasper-on-may-22-2012.jpgJasper on May 22, 2012The overpowering, tall Jasper Apartment at 8606 35th Ave NE was the shock which set off neighborhood activism for better zoning regulations.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/mcvicar-and-business-ads-in-1957-wedgwood-echo-newspaper.jpgMcVicar and business ads in 1957 Wedgwood Echo newspaperMcVicar Hardware was one of the locally-owned businesses in Wedgwood in 1957.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/balch-and-business-ads-in-1957-wedgwood-echo-newspaper.jpgBalch and business ads in 1957 Wedgwood Echo newspaperBalch was a business advertiser in the 1957 edition of the Wedgwood Echo newspaper produced by the community club.2025-10-27T05:18:22+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/01/12/the-busy-growing-years-of-our-lady-of-the-lake-parish-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/our-lady-of-the-lake-in-1941-colorized-photo.jpgOur Lady of the Lake in 1941 colorized photoThe first Our Lady of the Lake Church, 8900 35th Ave NE, designed by Paul Thiry, completed in 1941. Photo courtesy of Seattle Public Library Historical Photo #18245.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/roof-work-at-new-oll-building-1960.jpgRoof work at new OLL building 1960Our Lady of the Lake church building under construction in 1960, looking north from NE 89th Street. Photo courtesy of church archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/arch-roof-supports-at-new-oll-looking-eastward-from-35th-ave-ne-in-1960.jpgArch roof supports at new OLL looking eastward from 35th Ave NE in 1960Precast concrete arches for the new Our Lady of the Lake church under construction in 1960. Photo courtesy of church archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/diocese-newsletter-articles-of-1929.jpgDiocese newsletter articles of 1929https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/old-and-new-church-buildings.jpgOld and new church buildingsAt top: demolition of the 1940 church building. Lower photo: precast concrete arches of the new building in 1960.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/log-house-church-courtesy-of-oll-archives.jpgLog house church courtesy of OLL ArchivesThe log house church of St. Ignatius. Photo of 1929 from Our Lady of the Lake archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/oll-bell-tower.january-2019.jpgOLL bell tower.January 2019The bell tower at Our Lady of the Lake is 80 feet high, topped by a cross.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/oll-looking-north-on-35th-ave-ne.january-2019.jpgOLL looking north on 35th Ave NE.January 2019Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in the Wedgwood neighborhood in Seattle2025-10-27T05:15:45+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/08/01/aretha-curtis-and-maple-leaf-gardens/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/95th-barber-shop-in-january-2015.jpg95th Barber Shop in January 2015Barber shop at 9516 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ne-95th-street-colorized-looking-eastward-in-1923.jpgNE 95th Street colorized looking eastward in 1923https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pansy-flowers.jpegPansy flowershttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/ne-95th-street-roadway-looking-eastward.jpgNE 95th Street roadway looking eastwardhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/chrysanthemum.jpgChrysanthemumhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/eastward-view-along-ne-95th-street.july-2021.jpgEastward view along NE 95th Street.July 2021Today's eastward view along NE 95th Street. The Curtis home was in mid-block at left.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3238-ne-95th-street-maple-leaf-gardens-colorized-photo.png3238 NE 95th Street Maple Leaf Gardens colorized photoMaple Leaf Gardens store building at 3236 NE 95th Street as pictured in 1938. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3238-ne-95th-street-grain-storage-house-colorized-photo.png3238 NE 95th Street grain storage house colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3238-ne-95th-street-chicken-coop-colorized-photo.png3238 NE 95th Street chicken coop colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3238-ne-95th-street-shed-colorized-photo.png3238 NE 95th Street shed colorized photo2025-10-27T05:14:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/11/13/names-in-the-neighborhood-rogers-school/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/school-lunchroom.august-2025.jpgSchool lunchroom.August 2025The new lunchroom/central gathering space at the newly rebuilt John Rogers School. Photo by Valarie, Grand Opening Day, August 28, 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stairs-to-second-floor.august-2025.jpgStairs to second floor.August 2025Central stairway to the second floor, in the new John Rogers School building. Seating areas surround the stairs and the lunchroom is to the left. Photo by Valarie, Grand Opening Day at the new school, August 28, 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/front-entrance-photo-by-kim-mccormick.august-28-2025-grand-opening-day-at-john-rogers-school-in-seattle.jpgFront entrance photo by Kim McCormick.August 28 2025 Grand Opening Day at John Rogers School in Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/back-of-the-school-building-with-ramp.august-28-2025.jpgBack of the school building with ramp.August 28 2025The new John Rogers School building as seen from the south side, approached from NE 105th Street. Parking areas, playgrounds and pathways lead up to the building. Photo by Valarie, Grand Opening Day, August 28, 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/south-side-of-building.6-june-2025.jpegSouth side of building.6 June 2025The new John Rogers School building in 2025, as seen from the south side. Photo by David Zimmerman.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/lower-field.december-2024.jpgLower field.December 2024Looking southward towards NE 105th Street, we see the new ballfield which has been created and the driveway leading northward from NE 105th Street. Screenshot from the construction camera.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/design-view-of-south-entrance.webpDesign view of south entranceDesign view of the new John Rogers School as approached from the south. A new driveway has been created to approach from NE 105th Street. Traffic will be segregated so that buses only will use the NE 109th Street entrance.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/aerial-view-looking-north-in-august-2024.webpAerial view looking north in August 2024The new John Rogers School building under construction in 2024. It is to open in September 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rogers-school-rebuilding.april-2024.jpgRogers School rebuilding.April 2024As viewed from the front entrance at NE 109th Street, a new John Rogers school building is under construction, April 2024. Photo by alumnus David Z.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/demolition-wide-shot-of-front-of-bldg-with-excavator.8-august-2023.jpgDemolition wide shot of front of bldg with excavator.8 August 20232025-10-27T05:14:38+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/11/12/an-autumn-stroll-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bench-at-bus-stop-at-bank-of-america-at-8405-35th-ave-ne.november-2024.jpgBench at bus stop at Bank of America at 8405 35th Ave NE.November 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/benches-at-net-library.august-2024.jpgBenches at NET Library.August 2024Northeast Branch Library at 6801 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bench-on-ne-80th-street-side-of-wedgwood-presbyterian-church.28-september-2024.jpgBench on NE 80th Street side of Wedgwood Presbyterian Church.28 September 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bench-at-the-mod-bus-stop-6559-35th-ave-ne.november-2024.jpgBench at The Mod bus stop 6559 35th Ave NE.November 2024Bus shelter at 6559 35th Ave NE, an apartment complex. Photo courtesy of JRV.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bench-at-audubon-showing-front-door-and-walkway.august-2024.jpgBench at Audubon showing front door and walkway.August 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bench-and-bus-stop-at-7347-ne-75th-street.25-octobr-2024-courtesy-of-jrv.jpgBench and bus stop at 7347 NE 75th Street.25 Octobr 2024 courtesy of JRVhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/benches-on-patio-at-w-pres.august-2024.jpgBenches on patio at W Pres.August 2024The courtyard entry of Wedgwood Presbyterian Church provides a place to sit and watch the world go by. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/autumn-view-at-ne-85th-street-intersection.october-2024.jpgAutumn view at NE 85th Street intersection.October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/autumn-view-at-fiddlers-inn-at-ne-94th-street.october-2024.jpgAutumn view at Fiddlers Inn at NE 94th Street.October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bench-at-bus-stop-9125-35th-ave-ne.july-2024.jpgBench at bus stop 9125 35th Ave NE.July 2024Harry Murfitt's bench at 9125 35th Ave NE.2025-10-27T05:12:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/10/04/the-2025-pumpkin-season-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pumpkin-maze.october-2025.jpgPumpkin maze.October 2025https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pumpkin-patch.october-2025.jpgPumpkin patch.October 2025The 2025 Pumpkin Patch in Wedgwood. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/pumpkins-2025.hunters-site-viewed-from-the-sidewalk.jpgPumpkins 2025.Hunters site viewed from the sidewalk2025-10-27T05:10:51+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/24/willas-wedgwood-wilderness/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/maple-creek-contrast-corrected.jpgMaple Creek contrast correctedIn 1992 a grove of trees was cut down and five new houses squeezed in next to the original 1937 Rogers house (background)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/slade-gorton1.jpgSlade Gortonyoung attorney Slade Gorton later became a state senatorhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/exterior-rogers-house.jpgexterior Rogers househome built by Dr. & Mrs. Philip Rogers in 19372025-10-18T00:47:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/01/wedgwoods-trailmakers-the-burke-gilman-trail/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/railroad-ad-page-13-of-1994-1895-polk-directory.jpgRailroad ad page 13 of 1994-1895 Polk directoryRailroad ad in the Seattle City Directory of 1894-1895 (page 13)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/burke-gilman-trail-approval-celebration-on-march-15-1974.sma-170708.jpgBurke-Gilman Trail approval celebration on March 15 1974.SMA 170708https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/rail-stops-on-the-slse.jpgRail stops on the SLS&EA tourism book of the year 1891 gave this list of the rail stops on the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad. See source list for book reference.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/slse-railroad-schedule-july-20-1889.jpgSLSE railroad schedule.July 20 1889https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/b-g-trail-next-to-metropolitan-market-august-2013.jpgB-G Trail next to Metropolitan Market.August 2013https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/burke-giilman-trestle.jpgBurke-Giilman trestlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/grantor-grantee-index-picardo-purchases.jpgGrantor-grantee index Picardo purchasesOriginal King County property transactions in hand-written ledgershttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/trail-rally-9-12-1971-mohai-photo.jpgTrail rally 9-12-1971 MOHAI photoRally for the Trail on September 12, 1971. Image 1986.5.55062.2, Museum of History and Industry. Photo by Tom Barlet of the PI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/slse-railroad-opening-in-1887-mohai-photo.jpgSLS&E Railroad opening in 1887 MOHAI photoSeattle Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad opening, 1887. Image 2002.3.936, Museum of History & Industry, photo by Asahel Curtis.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bellevue-archives-entrance.jpgBellevue Archives entranceIn this building, the Puget Sound Regional Archives, the original property records of King County are stored in temperature-controlled vaults.2025-10-17T16:41:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/07/23/what-about-the-e-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wedgwood-business-ads-echo-newsletter-of-march-1956.jpgWedgwood business ads.Echo newsletter of March 1956https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/wedgwood-business-ads-echo-newsletter-of-august-1955-e1499796953919.jpgWedgwood business ads.Echo newsletter of August 1955Wedgwood business ads in the August 1955 edition of the community newsletter, the Echohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/jasper-logo-2012.pngJasper logo 2012https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/josiah_portrait.jpgjosiah_portraitJosiah Wedgwood, 1730-1975, is called "The Father of English Potters" for his company founded in 1759. Image courtesy of the Wedgwood Museum Trust.2025-10-16T22:37:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/05/03/albert-balch-part-two-finding-a-career-in-the-1930s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/hooverville-colorized-photo.jpgHooverville colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/balch-autograph-article-seattle-daily-times-2-march-1930-page-70.jpgBalch Autograph Article.Seattle Daily Times 2 March 1930 page 70https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/seasons-greetings-seattle-daily-times-13-december-1931-page-12.jpgSeasons greetings.Seattle Daily Times 13 December 1931 page 12https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/view-ridge-courtesy-of-historylink.jpgView Ridge courtesy of HistoryLinkView Ridge map courtesy of HistoryLink.orghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/peace-arch-park-at-blaine-wa.jpgPeace Arch Park at Blaine, WADuring his year at home in Blaine, Washington, Albert Balch helped organize the completion of the park grounds at the Peace Arch border crossing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tenino-wooden-money-1933.jpgTenino wooden money 1933Tenino wooden money of 1933.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hooverville.jpgHoovervilleDuring the Great Depression years of the 1930s homeless encampments were called Hoovervilles.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sigmaalphaepsilon.jpegsigmaalphaepsilonThe Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity building in Seattle was built in 1925.2025-10-16T00:58:01+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/07/04/ryther-making-a-difference/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/4400-stone-way.university-house-built-1997.jpg4400 Stone Way.University House built 1997https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ryther-campus.jpgRyther campusToday's Ryther campus at 2400 NE 95th Street in the Wedgwood neighborhood of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ryther-grave-marker.pngRyther grave markerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryther-property-deed-of-july-1953.jpgRyther property deed of July 1953Ryther property deed of July 1953https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryther-cornerstone-from-the-stone-way-building.jpgRyther cornerstone from the Stone Way buildinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/thank-you-for-feeling-safe-at-ryther-december-2013.jpgthank you for feeling safe at Ryther December 2013A child at Ryther wrote this note to staff members in December 2013, giving thanks for a safe place to be, the joys of decorating the Christmas tree and all the love and care he has received at Ryther.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/pontius-mansion-1904-by-photographer-asahel-curtis-05330-uw-special-collections.jpgPontius mansion 1904 by photographer Asahel Curtis 05330 UW Special CollectionsThe Pontius family, early Seattleites who were real estate investors, built this large Queen Anne style home in 1889. It was given for use as the Ryther home in 1904. Photo by Asahel Curtis, Number 05330 in University of Washington Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryther-victim-or-survivor-statements1.jpgRyther victim or survivor statementshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryther-logo.jpgRyther logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ryther-staff-member-clay-thompson.jpgRyther staff member Clay ThompsonVolunteer director Clay Thompson will Ride for Ryther on July 13-14, 2013 in the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic.2025-10-12T21:03:57+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/09/24/meadowbrook-pond-will-reopen-soon/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pond-reopening-10-5-2013.jpgPond reopening 10.5.2013https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pond-landscaping-west-side.jpgPond landscaping west sideLandscaping with hundreds of trees and native plants will line the banks of Meadowbrook Pond where it has been enlarged at its northwest corner. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pond-trash-rack-and-new-maintenance-walkway.jpgPond trash rack and new maintenance walkwayIn the summer of 2013 a new maintenance walkway has been installed so that work crews can clear the trash rack (vertical bars) at Meadowbrook Pond.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/meadowbrook-pond-entrance-on-35th-ave-ne.jpgMeadowbrook Pond entrance on 35th Ave NEThe entrance to Meadowbrook Pond is on 35th Ave NE at about NE 107th Street and has stone markers.2025-10-10T22:59:32+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/01/25/welcome-to-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wedgwood-map-from-city-clerk-e1494900884819.jpgWedgwood map from City ClerkThe Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle is defined as from NE 75th to 95th Streets. Wedgwood has a linear commercial district along 35th Avenue NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wedgwood-sign-cropped1-e1590554123157.jpgThe Welcome to Wedgwood sign on 35th Ave NE at the corner of NE 95th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wedgwood-sign-cropped.jpgwedgwood-sign-croppedThe Welcome to Wedgwood sign on 35th Ave NE at the corner of NE 95th Street2025-10-07T19:10:09+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/03/01/john-terlicher-of-morningside-market-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/morningside-market-colorized-photo-1939-without-address-or-plat-notation.jpgMorningside Market colorized photo 1939 without address or plat notationhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/morningside-market-1939-photo-colorized.jpgMorningside Market 1939 photo colorizedhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/morningside-heights-real-estate-offer-in-1923.jpgMorningside Heights real estate offer in 1923https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/morningside-advertising-brochure-of-1923.jpgMorningside advertising brochure of 1923The Morningside Heights real estate plat is in the northwest quadrant of today's Wedgwood neighborhood, between NE 90th to 95th Streets on the west side of 35th AVe NE. This real estate brochure was published in 1923.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/terlicher-house-sale-ad.seattle-daily-times-24-june-1939-page-14.jpgTerlicher house sale ad.Seattle Daily Times 24 June 1939 page 14https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/imperial-candy.jpgImperial Candyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/statue-of-liberty.jpgStatue of Libertyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/terlicher-chicken-sales.22-february-1920-seattle-daily-times-page-80.jpgTerlicher chicken sales.22 February 1920 Seattle Daily Times page 80Chickens for sale -- Seattle Daily Times, February 22, 1920, page 80.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/terlicher-store-holdup.29-may-1935-seattle-daily-times-page-7.jpgTerlicher store holdup.29 May 1935 Seattle Daily Times page 7Report of the robbery at the Morningside Market in the Seattle Daily Times, May 29, 1935, page 7.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/terlicher-shoots-at-rat.seattle-daily-times-8-july-1921-page-7.jpgTerlicher shoots at rat.Seattle Daily Times 8 July 1921 page 7Seattle Daily Times, July 8, 1921, page 7.2025-09-22T04:02:00+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/01/28/mary-boman-seattle-and-beyond/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/junius-rochester-1854-1902.jpgJunius Rochester 1854-1902https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/boman-house-3515-woodland.property-card-tax-lot-55-1.jpgBoman house 3515 Woodland.property card tax lot 55https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/boman-residence-occupied-by-wilson.seattle-pi-6-january-1895-page-12.jpgBoman residence occupied by Wilson.Seattle PI 6 January 1895 page 12https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/boman-will-page-two.-1-december-1890-with-rochester-and-reynolds-witnesses-1.jpgBoman will page two. 1 December 1890 with Rochester and Reynolds witnesseshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/boman-will-page-one.1-december-1890-1.jpgBoman will page one.1 December 1890https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/detective-deposition-in-seymour-child-custody-of-1892.jpgDetective deposition in Seymour child custody of 1892https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/inez-denny-ad.seattle-pi-12-november-1900-page-11.jpgInez Denny ad.Seattle PI 12 November 1900 page 11https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/emily-inez-denny-1853-to-1918.jpgEmily Inez Denny 1853 to 1918Emily Inez Denny 1853-1918https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/boman-house-at-3544-pershing-avenue-san-diego.webpBoman house at 3544 Pershing Avenue San Diegohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/boman-children-test-the-will.seattle-pi-1-november-1891-page-5.jpgBoman children test the will.Seattle PI 1 November 1891 page 52025-09-17T00:40:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/01/01/the-journey-of-a-civil-war-veteran-george-boman-of-tennessee/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/rail-yard-and-station-of-the-nashville-and-chattanooga-line-in-march-1864.courtesy-of-american-rails.jpgRail yard and station of the Nashville and Chattanooga line in March 1864.courtesy of American-Railshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cumberland-gap.jpgCumberland Gaphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/battle-cry-of-freedom.jpgBattle Cry of Freedomhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/horse-cave-kentucky.jpgHorse Cave KentuckyHorse Cave, Kentuckyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boman-land-grant-in-nebraska.jpgBoman land grant in Nebraskahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cumberland-gap-wilderness-map.jpgCumberland Gap Wilderness maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/overton-county-tennessee-map.jpgOverton County Tennessee mapOverton County, Tennesseehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/overton-county-tennessee-courthouse-in-livingston.jpgOverton County Tennessee courthouse in LivingstonOverton County Courthouse in Livinigston, built in 1868 after the previous building was burned down during the Civil Warhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/general-george-h-thomas-photo.jpgGeneral George H Thomas photoGeneral George H. Thomas of the Union Army in the Civil War2025-09-17T00:39:11+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/01/07/a-civil-war-veteran-in-seattle-george-boman/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sternwheeler-nellie-at-snohomish-wa-circa-1876.mohai_.jpgSternwheeler Nellie at Snohomish WA circa 1876.MOHAIhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boman-real-estate-ad.pi-march-8-1889-page-3.pngBoman real estate ad.PI March 8 1889 page 3https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/edgemont-plat-map-blocks-section-only.jpgEdgemont plat map blocks section onlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/adelia-boman-divorce-decree-30-june-1883.jpgAdelia Boman divorce decree 30 June 1883Adelia Boman divorce decree of June 1883https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/selleck-family-moves-to-seattle.seattle-pi-1-december-1883.jpgSelleck family moves to Seattle.Seattle PI 1 December 1883The Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper of December 1883 noted the move of the Selleck family to Seattle.2025-09-17T00:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/01/14/george-boman-in-the-prosperous-1880s-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3515-woodland-park-ave.boman-house-property-card-photo-circa-1938.jpg3515 Woodland Park Ave.Boman house property card photo circa 1938The Boman house was at the southwest corner of North 36th Street & Woodland Park Ave. As of this photo circa 1938 the house was still standing. It had been made into a nursing home. Photo from the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/seymour-child-custody-william-seymour-statement-page-two.jpgSeymour child custody William Seymour statement page twohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boman-house-heating.seattle-pi-newspaper-11-september-1890.jpgBoman house heating.Seattle PI newspaper 11 September 1890https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boman-house-3515-woodland-park-ave-n.tax-lot-55.jpgBoman house 3515 Woodland Park Ave N.Tax lot 55The Boman's new house completed in 1891, was still extant in 1938, photographed here by the King County Tax Assessors Office.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boman-house-3671-woodland-park-ave-n.tax-lot-43.jpgBoman house 3671 Woodland Park Ave N.tax lot 43The Boman house at 3515 Woodland Park Ave North, was still extant and was photographed in 1938. This is the house where George Boman brought the Selleck family to live with him.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/interurban-building-at-102-occidental-ave-south.photo-by-joe-mabel.jpgInterurban Building at 102 Occidental Ave South.photo by Joe Mabelhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sander-portrait-of-1906-from-uw-special-collections.associate-of-george-boman.jpgSander portrait of 1906 from UW Special Collections.associate of George Boman2025-09-17T00:38:07+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/01/21/george-boman-in-1890-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ralph-waldo-emerson-1803-to-1882.jpgRalph Waldo Emerson 1803 to 1882https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/south-lake-union.pngSouth Lake Unionhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/willis-alexander-ritchie-1864-to-1931.jpgWillis Alexander Ritchie 1864 to 1931https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/reynolds-grave-marker-at-mt-pleasant-cemetery.jpgReynolds grave marker at Mt Pleasant CemeteryCharles B. Reynolds died in 1896 and was buried in the Boman plot at the cemetery. This inscription is on the other side of the stone obelisk.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/reynolds-charles-b-portrait.jpgReynolds Charles B portraitCharles B. Reynolds 1832-1896https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boman-grave-marker-at-mt-pleasant-cemetery.jpgBoman grave marker at Mt Pleasant Cemeteryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/boman-at-mt-pleasant-on-memorial-day-2022-e1674103040286.jpgBoman at Mt Pleasant on Memorial Day 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/edgemont-plat-map-whole-page-1.jpgEdgemont plat map whole pageIn January 1890 George & Mary Boman filed this plat map for house lots. Their property was between Fremont to the west and Edgewater (future Wallingford) to the east.2025-09-17T00:37:48+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/08/01/wedgwoods-business-district-in-1958/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/autumn-view-at-7337-35th-ave-ne.october-2024.jpgAutumn view at 7337 35th Ave NE.October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/7500-35th-ave-ne.january-2020.jpg7500 35th Ave NE.January 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/top-pot-location-in-1964-property-photo.jpgTop Pot location in 1964.property photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/us-bank-8702-35th-ave-ne.jpgUS Bank 8702 35th Ave NEFormer US Bank at 8702 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8038-35th-ave-ne-new-townhouse-june-24-2017.jpg8038 35th Ave NE new townhouse.June 24 2017Wedgwood's commercial district is being destroyed due to lack of action by Seattle City Council.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8038-35th-ave-ne-with-maid-in-the-nw-at-left-january-28-2017.jpg8038 35th Ave NE with Maid in the NW at left.January 28 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/8038-35th-ave-ne-demolition-september-27-2016.jpg8038 35th Ave NE demolition.September 27 2016The former Coppage Realty office at 8038 35th Ave NE was torn down on September 27, 2016.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/apartment-building-at-3418-ne-65th-street-built-1998.jpgApartment building at 3418 NE 65th Street.built 1998This apartment building at NE 65th Street has sidewalk-level offices but no retail.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/creative-images-hair-salon-at-8619-35th-ave-ne.jpgCreative Images Hair Salon at 8619 35th Ave NEBuilt in 1956, the small-scale building at 8611 35th Ave NE has beloved, locally-owned small businesses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/top-pot-doughnuts-at-ne-70th-street.jpgTop Pot Doughnuts2025-09-04T23:28:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/11/26/the-beginnings-of-wedgwood-school/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wedgwood-pupils-move-to-new-school-building-june-1-1955-seattle-times-newspaper.jpgWedgwood pupils move to new school building.June 1 1955 Seattle Times newspaperhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/8705-26th-ave-ne-built-1951-moved-from-wedgwood-school-site.jpg8705 26th Ave NE.built 1951 moved from Wedgwood School sitehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wedgwood-school-1955.jpgWedgwood School 1955Wedgwood School as it looked in 1955 at the intersection of NE 85th Street and 30th Ave NE in Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wedgwood-school-portables-1953.jpgWedgwood school portables 1953Wedgwood School opened in 1953 with all-portable classrooms while the permanent building was under construction.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/devries-house.jpgDeVries houseMr. DeVries' house, built in 1926, was on the site of Wedgwood School nearest to 30th Ave NE. Now the house is at 3000 NE 85th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stone-daughters-june-1953.jpgStone daughters June 1953After moving the Stone's house, it took a long time to finish the basement and foundation, and hook up the house to utilities.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/stone-property-photo-1953.jpgStone property photo 1953The Stone's house at its new location of 8304 28th Ave NE as it looked in 1953 after all work was completed to set it in place. On the left is the white carriage house belonging to the next-door neighbors, the Mattocks family.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/robinson-property-card-photo-1952.jpgRobinson property card photo 1952The King County Tax Assessors photo of the Robinson house in its original location, with old address scratched out after the house was moved. On the left can be seen part of the brick house belonging to Homer and Bertie Stone in its original location. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/alberta-stone.jpgAlberta StoneAlberta Stone in her wartime Red Cross uniform.2025-09-02T17:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/03/15/gas-stations-and-open-space-in-wedgwood-the-morningside-substation/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/park-design.2019.jpgPark design.2019Proposed pocket park design, chosen at community meetings in the year 2019.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/8605-35th-ave-ne-mobil-station-built-1949-torn-down-1968-courtesy-of-puget-sound-regional-archives.jpg8605-35th-ave-ne-mobil-station-built-1949-torn-down-1968 Courtesy of Puget Sound Regional ArchivesA property card photo of the Mobil station with writing on it showing the legal description of plat name (Earl J. McLaughlin's), the lot number and address. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives, repository of the property records of King County.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/morningside-substation-and-mobil-gas-on-march-28-1950-seattle-municipal-archives-item-21028.gifmorningside-substation-and-mobil-gas-on-march-28-1950-Seattle Municipal Archives Item 21028Morningside Substation with Mobil Gas, Seattle Municipal Archives Photo #21028 of March 28, 1950.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/picnic-place-2015-with-levy-sign.jpgPicnic Place 2015 with levy signhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/demolition-site-now-vacant.jpgDemolition site now vacantAfter removal of the modular building, the future-park site needed some fixing-up. In the background is the Jasper Apartments.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/demolition-11-26-2013-front-half-of-hair-salon.jpgDemolition 11.26.2013 front half of hair salonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/8605-35th-ave-ne-with-cc-company-hair-salon-sign.jpg8605 35th Ave NE with CC & Company hair salon signhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/8605-35th-ave-ne-electrical-substation-in-1952.jpg8605 35th Ave NE electrical substation in 1952https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/morningside-substation-and-mobil-gas-on-march-28-1950-seattle-municipal-archives-21028.gifMorningside substation and Mobil gas on March 28 1950.Seattle Municipal Archives #21028The site at 8605 35th Ave NE had an electrical substation and a Mobil gas station in 1950. Seattle Municipal Archives Item #21028.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/morningside-substation-on-march-28-1950-seattle-municipal-archives-21027.gifMorningside substation on March 28 1950.Seattle Municipal Archives #21027Morningside Substation electrical equipment. Seattle Municipal Archives Item #21027 of March 28, 1950.2025-09-01T16:41:16+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/01/26/becoming-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wedgwood-echo-april-17-1956-page-5.jpgWedgwood Echo.April 17 1956 page 5https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wedgwood-echo-april-17-1956-page-1.jpgWedgwood Echo.April 17 1956 page 1https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/8044-35th-ave-ne-december-2015.jpg8044 35th Ave NE December 2015The original real estate sign for Balch's real estate office at 8044 35th Ave NE is now used by the current businesses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/balch-office.jpgBalch Office at 8044 35th Ave NE in WedgwoodThe original sign outside of Balch's real estate office at 8044 35th Ave NE is used by the current businesses.2025-08-25T04:15:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/01/28/snow-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3164-ne-82nd-street-built-1942.jpg3164 NE 82nd Street built 1942https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/gerry-valaas-1920-to-2016.jpgGerry Valaas 1920 to 2016Gerry Valaas 1920-2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/snowy-evergreen-tree.jpgsnowy evergreen treeBalch's Wedgwood development was distinguished by the preservation of tall evergreen trees.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/3164-ne-82nd-street-built-1942.jpg3164 NE 82nd Street built 1942The Valaas house as it looked originally in the 1940s (it has since been remodelled.)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/snow-on-trees.jpgsnow-on-trees.jpg2025-08-25T04:07:43+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/20/a-tree-in-wedgwood-history/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/3158-ne-81st-street-bigleaf-maple-eastward-view.july-2022.jpg3158 NE 81st Street bigleaf maple eastward view.July 2022Bigleaf maple at 3158 NE 81st Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/3158-ne-81st-street-bigleaf-maple-low-branches.july-2022.jpg3158 NE 81st Street bigleaf maple low branches.July 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bigleaf-maple-leaf-photo.jpgbigleaf maple leaf photoleaf photo courtesy of tree-species.blogspot.comhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/bigleaf-maple.jpgbigleaf mapleBigleaf maple tree at 3158 NE 81st Street in Wedgwood.2025-08-25T04:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/09/the-ginseng-farm-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/ginseng-roots.jpgGroup of ginseng root.ginseng https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/thorpe-in-tax-assessment-roll-of-1925-puget-sound-regional-archives.jpgThorpe in tax assessment roll of 1925.Puget Sound Regional ArchivesMr. Thorpe's signature (top line) in the tax assessment roll of the year 1925, showing that he paid the property taxes himself. Tax assessment rolls are kept at the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/thorpe-the-ginseng-farmer-cartoon-by-bob-cram-for-wcc-newsletter-may-1995.jpgThorpe the ginseng farmer cartoon by Bob Cram for WCC newsletter May 1995Mr. Thorpe, the ginseng farmer, as depicted in a cartoon by Bob Cram for the Wedgwood Community Council newsletter of May 1995. All rights reserved; do not copy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc006693-e1507435149645.jpgKroll map of 1930The 1930 Kroll map has the notation "Seattle College" on the upper right square, which was formerly Mr. Thorpe's forty-acre ginseng farm land.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00672.jpgtax rolls Thorpehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/thorpe-cabin1.jpgThorpe cabinMr. Thorpe's cabin as it looked in the 1930's after the Jesuits began using it to hold Mass (note the cross over the front door.) The small structure on the left was added as a place for the priest to rest after travelling out to Wedgwood from Seattle University. Photo courtesy of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church historical records.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/thorpe-cabin.jpgThorpe cabinMr. Thorpe's log cabin as it looked in the 1930s after the Jesuits began holding Mass there. When Balch purchased the forty-acre tract it had been preserved with only this one structure on the property.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ginseng.jpgginsengGinseng is also called "manroot" because its shape is like that of the human body. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00765.jpgDSC007652025-08-25T03:44:51+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/06/04/the-mcvicar-hardware-store-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/grant-mcvicar.jpgGrant McVicarGrant McVicar was a business and community leader in Wedgwood's formative years.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mcvicar-hardware-moonlight-sale.jpgMcVicar Hardware Moonlight salehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mcvicar-cartoon.jpgMcVicar cartoonGrant McVicar, drawn by Bob Cram for the Wedgwood Community Council newsletter, November 1992.2025-08-21T02:37:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/04/22/the-pinehurst-safeway-store-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/12318-15th-ave-ne.safeway-remodel-in-1992-1.jpg12318 15th Ave NE.Safeway remodel in 1992In 1992 the Safeway storefront was modernized. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinehurst-safeway-front-view.april-2024-1.jpgPinehurst Safeway front view.April 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/charmed-land-dairy-ad.seattle-times-newspaper-august-29-1929-page-13.jpgCharmed Land Dairy ad.Seattle Times newspaper August 29 1929 page 13https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gourlay-lumber-ad-in-the-seattle-pi.may-21-1956-page-23.jpgGourlay Lumber ad in the Seattle PI.May 21 1956 page 23https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gourlay-lumber-ad-with-paint-product.seattle-pi-newspaper-may-26-1963-page-4.jpgGourlay Lumber ad with paint product.Seattle PI newspaper May 26 1963 page 4https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinehurst-line-retail.april-2024.jpgPinehurst line retail.April 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinehurst-safeway-front-entrance.april-2024.jpgPinehurst Safeway front entrance.April 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/12354-15th-ave-ne-gas-station-in-1953-colorized-photo.jpg12354 15th Ave NE gas station in 1953 colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/12354-15th-ave-ne-gas-station-in-1969-colorized-photo.jpg12354 15th Ave NE gas station in 1969 colorized photoIn 1969 the gas station was still very active and we can see the first Pinehurst Safeway, built in 1964, on the left side of the photo.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/12318-15th-ave-ne-safeway-in-1965-colorized-photo.jpg12318 15th Ave NE Safeway in 1965 colorized photo2025-08-20T03:46:36+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/12/09/houses-in-wedgwood-from-craftsman-to-balch/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/4558-4th-ave-ne-built-1923.jpg4558 4th Ave NE.built 1923https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gates-of-wedgwood-june-3-2016.jpgGates of Wedgwood.June 3 2016Entrance to the "original Wedgwood" on the west side of 35th Ave NE at NE 81st Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/january-13-display-group-001.jpgJanuary 13 display group 001https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/house-stylized-drawing1-e1498790874439.jpghouse stylized drawingWhat is a house supposed to look like?https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3182-ne-84th-st-built-2011.jpg3182 NE 84th St built 2011This is a "repeat" photo of NE 84th Street, in contrast to the Lenggenhager photo of 1953. The small house on the right in Lenggenhager's photo has been replaced by the large new house in this "now" photo.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/lenggenhager-on-ne-84th-street-in-1953.jpgLenggenhager on NE 84th Street in 1953Photographer Werner Lenggenhager took this view of Wedgwood houses on NE 84th Street, looking northward, in 1953.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/country-road-by-lenggenhager.jpgCountry Road by LenggenhagerThis view of Melrose Place North was captured by photographer Werner Lenggenhager in 1955. He titled the photo "Country Road," because he knew that the site was in the path of the freeway soon to be built.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3147-ne-82nd-built-1942.jpg3147 NE 82nd built 1942This Colonial-style house at 3147 NE 82nd Street was built in 1942 in the original Wedgwood. The house has dormers resembling miniature houses with their own walls, roofs and windows. These are added to provide space, light and ventilation to the attic but they also serve to add design detail to this very simple, basic Balch house. The house has an open, accessible appearance with a path leading up to a visible front door.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/3116-ne-83rd-st-built-1942.jpg3116 NE 83rd St built 1942This 1942 Balch-built house in Wedgwood has a porch portico with a gable and columns, emphasizing the entry in Colonial style.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/9112-30th-ave-ne-built-2008.jpg9112 30th Ave NE built 2008This 2008 house in Wedgwood seems to be trying to make as many cultural references as possible. The house has barge boards, knee braces under the eaves like a Craftsman house of the 1920's, and (fake) exposed rafter tails coming out over the garage. The porch has a portico with columns and windows with munions and shutters which is a Colonial reference, and shingle-siding for Cape Cod is thrown in for good measure.2025-08-19T05:34:29+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/07/05/martha-hawks-real-estate-agent-in-morningside-heights/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/8802-35th-ave-ne-colorized.png8802 35th Ave NE colorizedMrs. Hawks built 8802 35th Ave NE for her real estate office.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/walter-wood-house-in-1923-brochure..pngWalter Wood house in 1923 brochure.Walter Wood's house in the 1923 Morningside Heights real estate brochurehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/morningside-heights-apartment-building.jpgMorningside Heights apartment buildingMorningside Heights apartment building at 9425 35th Ave NE, built 1994.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/8802-35th-ave-ne-house-photo-built-1928-only-320-sq-ft.jpg8802 35th Ave NE house photo built 1928 only 320 sq fthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3055-ne-89th-street.built-1926.jpg3055 NE 89th Street.built 1926Frank & Martha Hawks home at 3055 NE 89th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/morningside-heights-plat-with-arrow.brochure.jpgMorningside Heights plat with arrow.brochurehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/morningside-heights-offers-you.brochure.jpgMorningside Heights offers you.brochureMorningside Heights advertisementhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/morningside-heights-home-of-walter-wood.brochure.jpgMorningside Heights home of Walter Wood.brochurehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/shelby-oceana-michigan.pngShelby, Oceana, Michiganhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ne-95th-street-roadway-eastbound.jpgNE 95th Street roadway eastbound2025-08-19T05:34:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/11/12/blogging-in-seattle-history/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/seattle-fire-ruins-18891.jpgSeattle Fire ruins 1889Seattle fire ruins, downtown areahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fremont-bridge-enter-the-neighborhood-on-november-11-20171-e1510504784708.jpgFremont Bridge.enter the neighborhood on November 11 2017The Fremont Bridge has signs marking officilal entry to the Center of the Universe.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/autumn-in-fremont-november-11-2017.jpgAutumn in Fremont.November 11 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/berlin-wall-art-piece-corner-of-34th-and-troll-ave.jpgBerlin Wall art piece.corner of 34th and Troll AveBerlin wall installed as an art piece at the side of a new building, former site of History House at 34th and Troll Avenue in Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fremont-ladies-on-the-bridge-birthday-july-4-2017.jpgFremont Ladies on the bridge birthday.July 4 2017The Fourth of July, 2017, was the hundredth birthday of the Fremont Bridge. Members of the Fremont Historical Society decorated the Waiting for the Interurban statue for the occasion. The statue is at the corner of Fremont Avenue and North 34th Street, the last intersection before crossing the bridge. The "Interurban" was a train line which once ran from Pioneer Square in Seattle to Everett, about fifty miles north of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/wedgwood-school-2017.jpgWedgwood School.2017Wedgwood School at NE 85th & 30th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/mcvicar-and-evans-19921.jpgMcVicar and Evans.1992Retired businessmen Grant McVicar and Russ Evans came to school to tell students about their experiences in the neighborhood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fremont-historical-society-on-april-8-2017-jean-sherrard-photo-for-paul-dorpat.jpegFremont Historical Society on April 8 2017.Jean Sherrard photo for Paul DorpatOn April 8, 2017 a group from Fremont Historical Society posed on the approach to the Fremont Bridge. Photo by Jean Sherrard for Paul Dorpat's Then and Now column.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fremont-troll.jpgFremont trollThe Fremont Troll lives on North 36th Street under the Aurora Bridge.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fremont-library-display-table-may-13-2017.jpgFremont Library display table.May 13 2017Ship canal history exhibit at the Fremont Library in May 20172025-08-19T02:27:53+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/01/04/remembering-shearwater-cynthias-story/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/decatur-annex-demolition-looking-westward.july-10-2019.jpgDecatur Annex demolition looking westward.July 10 2019The Decatur Annex, looking westward during demolition in the week of July 8, 2019. At left is the cedar tree which is being preserved. At right is the Decatur School building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cynthia-and-ruth-at-landmarks.january-2-2019.jpgcynthia and ruth at landmarks.january 2 2019Cynthia and Ruth at the Landmarks Board meeting in Seattle City Hall, January 2, 2019.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cynthia-and-ruth-at-landmarks-board.november-21-2018.jpgcynthia and ruth at landmarks board.november 21 2018Cynthia and Ruth at the Landmarks Board meeting in Seattle City Hall, January 2, 2019.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cynthias-father-and-crew.jpgcynthia's father and crewCynthia's father with his crew at the Sand Point Naval Air Station. Photo used by permission; do not copy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/decatur-school-class-1967.jpegdecatur school class 1967Decatur School class photo showing racial diversity. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Public School Archives. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cynthia-at-the-shearwater-barracks.jpgcynthia at the shearwater barracksCynthia at the Shearwater barracks in the 1950s. Photo used by permission; do not copy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/shearwater-and-snow.jpgshearwater and snowShearwater barracks buildings were on several sites on NE 77th Street and nearby from 40th to 43rd Avenues NE in Wedgwood.2025-08-19T02:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/08/11/along-the-road-the-evolution-of-35th-ave-ne/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/biking.jpgbikinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/june-11-2014-dave-rodgers-work-group-for-ne-75th-street.jpgJune 11 2014 Dave Rodgers work group for NE 75th StreetNeighborhood involvement in planning initiative, the Future of 35th Project.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/7757-35th-ave-ne-nicklas-house.jpg7757 35th Ave NE Nicklas houseDora Nicklas house at right, corner of NE 80th.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/november-26-2018.road-work-with-northbound-lane-at-ne-85th-street.jpgNovember 26 2018.road work with northbound lane at NE 85th StreetMany months of street work in 2018 affected the Wedgwood business district.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ne-84th-street-road-work.november-3-2018.jpgNE 84th Street road work.November 3 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/greenway-signs.jpgGreenway signshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bike-lane-protected-on-second-avenue.2018-sdot-photo.jpegBike lane protected on Second Avenue.2018 SDOT photoSecond Avenue in downtown Seattle is an example of a Protected Bike Lane where heavy barriers separate the traffic.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/planning-cartoon-by-bob-cram-in-march-1990-wcc-newsletter.jpgPlanning cartoon by Bob Cram in March 1990 WCC newsletter2025-08-19T02:24:58+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/05/03/along-the-road-from-pontiac-to-sand-point-way-ne/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/dooleys-looking-southward-in-1960.colorized-photo.jpgDooley's looking southward in 1960.colorized photoLooking southward on Sand Point Way NE, we see the entrance to the Naval Air Station at left, and Dooley's at right. At the top of the photo there is now a 7-Eleven with a gas station. This photo of 1960, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sand-point-map-showing-carkeek-park.jpgSand Point map showing Carkeek Parkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/7321-sand-point-way-ne-colorized-photo.built-1941.jpg7321 Sand Point Way NE colorized photo.built 1941https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/train-tracks-at-princeton-avenue.engineering-dept-3406-photo-of-1929.jpgTrain tracks at Princeton Avenue.Engineering Dept #3406 photo of 1929https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/world-flight-monument-winged-scultpure-at-gatehouse.jpgWorld Flight Monument winged sculpture at gatehouseThe entrance of the Naval Air Station was at NE 74th Street on Sand Point Way NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/world-flight-monument-plaque.jpgWorld Flight Monument plaquePlaque commemorating the first aerial circumnavigation of the globe, April 6 to September 28, 1924.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/world-flight-monument-wings.jpgWorld Flight Monument wingsWing detail of the World Flight Monument at the gate of the NAS.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/sand-point-shoreline-showing-mud-lake.jpgSand Point shoreline showing Mud LakeSand Point shorelinehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/naval-air-station.mark-knoke-photo-2014.jpgNaval Air Station.Mark Knoke photo 20142025-08-19T02:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/06/28/alexandrina-mckenzie-and-real-estate-in-early-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7318-34th-ave-ne-built-1911.photo-of-1938.jpg7318 34th Ave NE built 1911.Photo of 19387318 34th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/highhurst-real-estate-advertisement-of-1907.jpgHighhurst real estate advertisement of 1907https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/demolition-and-debris-shower.jpgDemolition and debris showerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/mckenzie-funeral-notice-of-1908.jpgMcKenzie funeral notice of 1908https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/exposition-heights-plat-filed-in-1907-by-crawford-and-conover.jpgExposition Heights plat filed in 1907 by Crawford and Conoverhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7321-35th-ave-ne-house-and-retaining-wall-on-24-january-2015.jpg7321 35th Ave NE house and retaining wall on 24 January 2015https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7321-35th-ave-ne-back-door-on-24-january-2015.jpg7321 35th Ave NE back door on 24 January 2015https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7303-35th-ave-ne-line-retail.25-june-2021.jpg7303 35th Ave NE line retail.25 June 2021The line retail in the 7301 block of 35th Ave NE. At far right, the tall townhouses are in place of the Big Green House.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/5038-18th-ave-ne-built-by-alexandrina-mckenzie-in-1913.jpg5038 18th Ave NE built by Alexandrina McKenzie in 1913Alexandrina McKenzie had 5038 18th Ave NE built specifically as a boarding house in 1913. She lived here about ten years with her daughter Frances. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/7302-34th-ave-ne-built-1910.jpg7302 34th Ave NE built 1910, has been demolished. This may have been the house where Alexandrina McKenzie lived with her three youngest children.7302 34th Ave NE (gone now)2025-08-19T02:24:01+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/08/08/names-in-the-neighborhood-meadowbrook/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/meadowbrook-pond-on-4-july-2024.courtesy-of-friends-of-meadowbrook-pond.jpgMeadowbrook Pond on 4 July 2024.courtesy of Friends of Meadowbrook PondMeadowbrook Pond on July 4, 2024, courtesy of Friends of Meadowbrook Pond.2025-08-19T02:22:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/10/23/the-thornton-creek-watershed-restoration-project-in-meadowbrook/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/thorton-creek-restoration-project-on-19-october-2024.photo-courtesy-of-renee-barton.jpegThorton Creek Restoration Project on 19 October 2024.photo courtesy of Renee BartonOn October 19, 2024, volunteers of all ages did plantings along the north side of NE 110th Street. In the background is Jane Addams Middle School. Photo courtesy of Renee Barton.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/thornton-creek-watershed-restorationn-project-curb-stops-installed-by-sdot-on-29-august-2024-e1729731118268.jpgThornton Creek Watershed Restorationn Project curb stops installed by SDOT on 29 August 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ne-110th-street-restoration-site.webpNE 110th Street Restoration siteCar in the ditch along NE 110th Street nearest to the corner of 31st Ave NE. Photo courtesy of the Thornton Creek Watershed Restoration Project.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ne-110th-street-restoration-with-tow-truck.webpNE 110th Street Restoration with tow truckAnother day, another tow truck on NE 110th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ne-110th-street-restoration-project-volunteer-day-19-october-2024.jpgNE 110th Street Restoration Project volunteer day 19 October 2024Volunteer Day, October 19, 2024 on NE 110th Street at the Restoration Project.2025-08-19T02:21:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/03/28/immigrants-in-morningside-heights-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2535-ne-91st-street-real-estate-photo-march-2025.jpg2535 NE 91st Street real estate photo March 2025Real estate photo of 2535 NE 91st Street, house is for sale in March 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2701-ne-91st-street-contemporary-view.jpg2701 NE 91st Street contemporary viewhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/citizenship-poster.jpgCitizenship posterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/world-war-one-recruiting-poster.jpgWorld War One recruiting posterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/hofmeister.seattle-post-intelligencer-23-february-1925-page-17.jpgHofmeister.Seattle Post Intelligencer 23 February 1925 page 17https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lovell-death-notice-1999.jpgLovell death notice 1999https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2535-ne-91st-street-contemporary-view.jpg2535 NE 91st Street contemporary view2535 NE 91st Street in Morningside Heightshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/peterson-ww2-draft-card.1942.jpgPeterson WW2 draft card.1942https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1605-madison-street.olympian-apts-built-1913.jpg1605 Madison Street.Olympian Apts built 19131605 Madison Street, Olympian Apartments built in 1913.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/americanization-meeting.7-february-1926-seattle-daily-times-page-69.jpgAmericanization meeting.7 February 1926 Seattle Daily Times page 69Americanization meeting described in a Seattle Daily Times article, February 7, 1926, page 69.2025-08-19T02:20:38+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/06/01/house-moving-from-the-freeway-to-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/baldridge-e1748722810158.jpgBaldridgeJohn Baldridge 1873-1957https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ray-hofeditz-obit.3-november-1969-seattle-pi-page-39.jpgRay Hofeditz obit.3 November 1969 Seattle PI page 39https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/sand-point-elementary-school.jpgSand Point Elementary Schoolhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/8512-30th-ave-ne-living-room.webp8512 30th Ave NE living roomhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/8512-30th-ave-ne.built-1929.webp8512 30th Ave NE.built 1929https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/dairy-list.june-1938.jpgDairy list.June 1938https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/freeway-house-moving-1959.sma-61730.jpgFreeway house moving 1959.SMA 61730https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/freeway-construction-at-75th-and-bothell-way-in-1962.sma-item-74480.jpgFreeway construction at 75th and Bothell Way in 1962.SMA Item 74480https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fairview-christian-school-front-door.built-1908.jpgFairview Christian School front door.built 1908Fairview School on NE 78th Street, built 1908https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/latona-ave-map-view.jpgLatona Ave map view2025-08-19T02:20:10+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/10/08/the-rosaia-family-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rosaia-condominiums.jpgRosaia Condominiums2025-08-04T21:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/11/22/churches-and-changes-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/illume-church.august-2025.jpgIllume Church.August 2025Illume Church main room renovation in 2025.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/messiah-lutheran-at-7050-35th-ave-ne.january-2025-photo.jpgMessiah Lutheran at 7050 35th Ave NE.January 2025 photoMessiah Lutheran Church at 7050 35th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/north-seattle-friends-church-front-door.2-may-2020.jpgNorth Seattle Friends Church front door.2 May 2020North Seattle Friends Church at 7740 24th Ave NE, built 1949.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/messiah-lutheran-sanctuary.jpgMessiah Lutheran sanctuaryMessiah Lutheran sanctuaryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/crimson-king-norway-maple-on-south-lot-of-wedgwood-presbyterian-church.jpgCrimson King Norway Maple on South Lot of Wedgwood Presbyterian Churchhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/little-free-library-at-w-pres.jpgLittle Free Library at W PresThe Little Free Library of Wedgwood Presbyterian Churchhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/onelife-church-building-at-3524-ne-95th-street-as-of-2015.jpgOneLife Church building at 3524 NE 95th Street as of 2015OneLife Church at 3524 NE 95th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/wedgwood-community-church.jpgWedgwood Community ChurchWedgwood Community Church at 8201 30th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/901-ne-75th-street.jpg901 NE 75th StreetThe brick church building on NE 75th Street next to the southbound freeway on-ramphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/crossing-80th-at-w-pres.jpgCrossing 80th at W Pres2025-07-29T03:18:16+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/14/from-laurelhurst-to-wedgwood-the-mclaughlin-realty-company/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/washington-hotel-with-trolley.jpgWashington Hotel with trolleyWashington Hotel circa 1903, showing the tram which would carry guests up from the street. Photo courtesy of MOHAI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mclaughlin-men.jpgMcLaughlin menThe McLaughlin Realty Company, promotional brochure for Laurelhurst circa 1907. Laurelhurst Community Club records, Special Collections, UW Library. The man standing behind the car may be the McLaughlin's British chauffeur who drove clients to see the new Laurelhurst development.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hotel-washington.jpgHotel WashingtonHotel Washington decorated for visit of President Theodore Roosevelt, Seattle, 1903. Museum of History & Industry Photograph Collection Image Number SHS 7921.2025-06-30T00:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/31/wedgwoods-first-business-district/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8501-35th-ave-ne-with-four-store-spaces.august-2019.jpg8501 35th Ave NE with four store spaces.August 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ale-house-northward-view.jpgAle House northward viewThe Wedgwood Ale House at 8515 35th Ave NE is in the same space as Mr. Shauer's old feed store and gas station. The Wells Fargo Bank is on the site of the Shaer's house at the north corner of the block.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shauers-grocery1.jpgShauers groceryIn the 1920's Shauer's grocery and gas station was on the present site of All That Dance on 35th Ave NE at the corner of NE 85th Street. Later Mr. Shauer's car repair garage became a cafe and beer parlor.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dsc00629.jpgDSC00629The Wells Fargo bank building in Wedgwood is on 35th Ave NE at the corner of NE 86th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shauer-family1.jpgShauer familyThe Shauer family, pictured here in 1928, lived at the corner of NE 86th Street, present site of the Wells Fargo bank building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shauer-family.jpgShauer familyThe Shauer family, pictured here in 1928, lived at the corner of NE 86th Street, present site of the Wells Fargo bank building in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/shauers-grocery.jpgShauers groceryin the 1920's Shauer's grocery and gas station was on the present site of All That Dance on 35th Ave NE at NE 85th Street. Later the car repair garage became a cafe and beer parlor.2025-06-28T23:39:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/12/07/wedgwood-ale-house-is-closing-december-28-2023/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/wedgwood-public-house-opening-2-november-2024.jpgWedgwood Public House opening 2 November 2024The new Wedgwood Public House opened on November 2, 2024, in the former Wedgwood Ale House building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ale-house-farewell.december-2023.jpgAle House farewell.December 20232025-06-28T16:29:49+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/02/03/the-fischer-farm-in-meadowbrook/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dairy-wagon-colorized-photo.pngDairy wagon colorized photoOle Blindheim and his cousin Ole Lowell, (shown here with is son Henry Lowell who was born in 1910) used this wagon for their LaVilla Dairy business circa 1916, near the end of the era of horse-drawn delivery wagons. Photo courtesy of the Blindheim family.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/lavilla-dairy-colorized-photo.pngLaVilla Dairy colorized photoLaVilla Dairy at 10228 Fischer Place NE. The Fischer Place road extends between Lake City Way NE and Ravenna Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3017-ne-105th-street.6-march-2021.jpg3017 NE 105th Street.6 March 2021The Fischer farmhouse at 3017 NE 105th Street was completed in about 1913. In earlier years the Fischers lived at about 103rd & 32nd Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/al-blindheim-at-1993-lavilla-open-space-dedication-program.jpgAl Blindheim at 1993 LaVilla Open Space dedication programhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/edith-fischer-carlson-may-1-1993.jpgEdith Fischer Carlson May 1 1993On May 1, 1993, Edith Fischer Carlson, age 94, told Valarie the story of what happened in 1902 when Edith, her mother and siblings were held hostage by bandit Harry Tracy in the kitchen of the Fischer farmhouse in Meadowbrook.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/creek-and-ferns.jpgcreek and fernshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fischer-creek-open-space.jpgFischer Creek Open Spacehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lavilla-at-10228-fischer-pl-ne.jpgLaVilla at 10228 Fischer Pl NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lavilla-dairymen.jpgLaVilla DairymenOle Blindheim's LaVilla Dairy building is still in family ownership.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dairy-wagon.jpgDairy WagonOle Blindheim and his cousin Ole Lowell (shown here with his son Herbie Lowell) used this wagon for their dairy business circa 1916.2025-06-27T18:06:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/05/16/wedgwoods-wild-western-edge/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/associated-poultry-at-90th-and-bothell-way-lake-city-way-ne.jpgAssociated Poultry at 90th and Bothell Way-Lake City Way NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/8500-bothell-way-in-1954.jpg8500 Bothell Way in 1954https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/growler-guys-new-sign-september-16-2016.jpghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/yings-painting-july-2016.jpgYings painting.July 2016July 2016: the old Ying's building during renovations to become Growler Guys.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/club-19-restaurant-architectural-rendering-of-1960.jpgClub 19 Restaurant architectural rendering of 1960https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wrok-party-tools-and-truck-may-14-2016.jpgWrok party tools and truck.May 14 2016Volunteers joined in on a work party for eradication of blackberry vines on NE 85th Street near Ravenna Ave NE, a supported project of the Wedgwood Community Council.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/shell-station-at-8721-lake-cith-way-ne-may-14-2016.jpgShell station at 8721 Lake Cith Way NE.May 14 2016There is now a gas station at 8721 Lake City Way NE, former site of the Jolly Roger which burned down in 1989.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/growler-guys-seattle.pngGrowler Guys Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/yings-roof-line-may-14-2016.jpgYings roof line.May 14 2016The restaurant building undergoing renovations for a new Growler Guys to open in Summer 2016.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/yings-sign-on-lake-city-way-ne-april-2016.jpgYings sign on Lake City Way NE.April 20162025-06-08T20:44:26+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/11/01/names-in-the-neighborhood-bryant/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/7005-35th-ave-ne-colorized-photo-of-1938.jpg7005 35th Ave NE colorized photo of 1938Bert's gas station built in 1925, pictured here in 1938.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ravenna-united-methodist-church.jpgRavenna United Methodist Churchhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7005-35th-ave-ne-gas-station-photo-large-version.jpg7005 35th Ave NE gas station photo large versionBert's gas station built in 1925 at 7005 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7000-35th-ave-ne-dry-cleaner-as-of-1969.jpg7000 35th Ave NE dry cleaner as of 1969In 1969 the former gas station at 7000 35th Ave NE was evolving from a milk store to just a drycleaners.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/6859-35th-ave-ne-gas-station-colorized-photo-jpg-version.jpg6859 35th Ave NE gas station colorized photo JPG versionThe canopy of this gas station, pictured in 1959, has been preserved in what is now the Top Pot Doughnut building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/top-pot-and-grateful-bread.14-august-2021.jpgTop Pot and Grateful Bread.14 August 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/6858-35th-ave-ne-colorized-photo-in-jpg.jpg6858 35th Ave NE colorized photo in JPGhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/6850-35th-ave-ne-medical-clinic-photo-built-1962-camera-copy.jpg6850 35th Ave NE medical clinic photo built 1962 camera copyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7005-35th-ave-ne-gas-station-built-1925-colorized-version.png7005 35th Ave NE gas station built 1925 colorized versionBert's Gas Station built in 1925 at 7005 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7005-35th-ave-ne-7-eleven-colorized-version.png7005 35th Ave NE 7 Eleven colorized versionA 7-Eleven store built in 1969 only operated for a few years. It was then used as the office of a real estate company.2025-06-06T18:40:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/04/the-house-that-flew-to-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/8921-25th-pl-ne-set-into-place-1958.jpg8921 25th Pl NE set into place 1958https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/polks-seattle-city-directory-of-1909.jpgPolk's Seattle City Directory of 1909https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/8921-25th-pl-ne-living-room-with-fireplace.jpg8921 25th Pl NE.living room with fireplaceA 2013 real estate sales photo shows the fireplace in the living room of 8921 25th Place NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/8921-25th-pl-ne-living-and-dining-rooms.jpg8921 25th Pl NE.living and dining roomsA 2013 real estate sales photo of the house at 8921 25th Place NE shows the living and dining rooms.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/construction-permit-for-house-now-located-at-8921-25th-pl-ne.jpgConstruction permit for house now located at 8921 25th Pl NEConstruction permit of 1929 for the house at 5816 5th Ave NE which was moved in 1959 to 8921 25th Pl NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/8921-25th-pl-ne-front-north-elevation1-e1413914813220.jpg8921 25th Pl NE front (north elevation)8921 - 25th Place NE, a house moved to Wedgwood in 1959. 2025-06-02T06:47:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/17/bud-gagnons-wedgewood-pharmacy/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/gagnon-grave-markers.jpgGagnon grave markersGagnon family grave marker at Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/bud-gagnons-wedgwood-pharmacy-colorized-photo.pngBud Gagnon's Wedgwood Pharmacy colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wells-fargo-at-8517-35th-ave-ne.jpgWells Fargo at 8517 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wedgwood-echo-newspaper-wedgewood-pharmacy-october-1955.jpgWedgwood Echo newspaper Wedgewood Pharmacy.October 1955https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wedgwood-echo-newspaper-bud-gagnon-october-1955.jpgWedgwood Echo newspaper Bud Gagnon.October 1955Wedgwood Echo newspaper of October 21, 1955, announced the opening events of the new pharmacy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wedgwood-echo-newspaper-october-1955.jpgWedgwood Echo newspaper.October 1955In October 1955 the Wedgwood Echo community newspaper announced the plans for Bud Gagnon's new pharmacy building (upper left corner of the page)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/8500-block-in-wedgwood.jpg8500 block in WedgwoodThe Wells Fargo bank at the corner of NE 86th Street is the former site of Bud Gagnon's Wedgewood Pharmacy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/bud-gagnon-1955.jpgBud Gagnon 1955Bud Gagnon advertised his November 1955 new store opening in the Wedgwood Community Club newsletter, the Echo.2025-05-27T20:39:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/02/18/house-moving-from-shearwater-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/7747-40th-ave-ne.jpg7747 40th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/7320-35th-ave-ne-as-viewd-from-the-back.windermere-real-estate-listing-february-2020.jpg7320 35th Ave NE as viewd from the back.Windermere real estate listing February 2020As viewed from the east side of the complex below 35th Ave NE, the Wedgewood Cottage Apartments cling to the hillside. Photo courtesy of real estate listing in 2020.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/7320-35th-ave-ne-veraci-with-apartments-to-the-east.real-estate-photo-of-february-2020.jpg7320 35th Ave NE Veraci with apartments to the east.real estate photo of February 2020The present Veraci Pizza building started out as Dairy Queen at 7320 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/government-real-estate-auction-brochure-of-december-1965.national-archives-of-seattle.jpgGovernment Real Estate Auction brochure of December 1965.National Archives of Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/seattle-housing-authority-annual-report-cover-of-1945.jpgSeattle Housing Authority annual report cover of 1945Seattle Housing Authority Report of 19452025-05-22T01:11:14+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/02/14/south-of-the-bridge-in-fremont/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/millwright-apartment.2025.webpMillwright Apartment.2025New apartment building, opening in June 2025, on the former site of the Nickerson Street Saloon.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nickerson-street-saloon-property-card-photo-of-1938.jpgNickerson Street Saloon property card photo of 1938Al Cruver's tavern in 1938 has a sign with his name on it. The writing on the photo is the legal description of the site, as this photo was taken by the property tax assessors office in the 1938 survey of all taxable buildings in King County.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nickerson-street-1949.seattle-municipal-archives-18950a.jpgNickerson Street 1949.Seattle Municipal Archives 18950AApproaching the Fremont Bridge, we see the visible Nickerson Street intersection with the tavern and gas station. Photo of 1949, Seattle Municipal Archives #18950A.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bleitz-renovation-called-fremont-crossing.jpgBleitz renovation called Fremont Crossinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/bleitz-location-map.jpgBleitz location maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nickerson-street-saloon-replacement-plan.october-2018.jpgNickerson Street Saloon replacement plan.October 2018Proposed design of the building to replace the Nickerson Street Saloon. The Saloon is to return at the sidewalk level and there will also be a coffee shop.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nickerson-street-saloon-east-elevation.november-11-2017.jpgNickerson Street Saloon east elevation.November 11 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nickerson-street-saloon.october-2018.jpgNickerson Street Saloon.October 2018The present Nickerson Street Saloon building is to be demolished and replaced. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/nickerson-street-saloon-as-318-tavern-bleitz-and-gas-station.property-photo.jpgNickerson Street Saloon as 318 Tavern, Bleitz and gas station.property photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/mckales-gas-station-at-nickerson.city-directory-of-1938.jpgMcKales gas station at Nickerson.city directory of 19382025-05-17T02:23:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/08/27/roy-erford-and-the-euphonious-election-district-names/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/thalia-one-of-the-nine-muses.jpgThalia one of the nine Muses2025-05-12T15:29:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/04/18/gas-stations-and-the-maturing-of-the-business-district-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/8425-35th-ave-ne-new-bank-building-in-1972.jpg8425 35th Ave NE new bank building in 1972The Seattle First National Bank (now Bank of America) took over the former gas station corner of NE 85th Street in Wedgwood in 1972.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/wedgwood-texaco-ad-of-1955.jpgWedgwood Texaco ad of 1955Advertisement for the Wedgwood Texaco in the community newsletter of 1955https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/8425-35th-ave-ne-texaco-gas-station-in-1949.jpg8425 35th Ave NE Texaco gas station in 1949In 1949 there was a Texaco gas station at the southwest corner of the NE 85th Street intersection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/3175-ne-85th-street-built-1942-demolished-2018.jpg3175 NE 85th Street.built 1942 demolished 20183175 NE 85th Street built in the original Wedgwood development in 1942.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/billboard-of-april-1971-courtesy-of-seattle-times-newspaper.jpgBillboard of April 1971 courtesy of Seattle Times newspaperA billboard expressed the feeling that everyone was leaving Seattle. Photo by Greg Gilbert, Seattle Times newspaper, May 9, 1971.2025-05-11T22:14:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/10/08/shearwater-part-four-the-developer-versus-the-wedgwood-community-club-1966-to-1970/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/government-real-estate-auction-brochure-of-december-1965-national-archives-of-seattle.jpgGovernment Real Estate Auction brochure of December 1965.National Archives of Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/government-real-estate-auction-brochure-page-2-of-december-1965-national-archives-of-seattle.jpgGovernment Real Estate Auction brochure page 2 of December 1965.National Archives of SeattleThe Shearwater auction brochure. Photo courtesy of the National Archives of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/shearwater-occupancy-as-of-1945.jpgShearwater occupancy as of 1945https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/apostol-little-house-on-40th-ave-ne-national-archives-photo.jpgApostol little house on 40th Ave NE.National Archives photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/7701-40th-ave-ne-property-card-photo-of-1967.jpg7701 40th Ave NE.property card photo of 1967https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/apostol-grave-marker-at-lakeview-cemetery.jpgApostol grave marker at Lakeview Cemeteryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/shearwater-building-bulldozed-seattle-times-photo-march-1-1966-page-37.jpgShearwater building bulldozed.Seattle Times photo March 1 1966 page 37https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/7536-43rd-ave-ne-built-1912.jpg7536 43rd Ave NE.built 1912https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/7540-43rd-ave-ne-built-in-1940.jpg7540 43rd Ave NE built in 1940George Apostol, the winning bidder to redevelop the Shearwater sites, lived at 7540 43rd Ave NE. His house was directly across the street from one section of Shearwater barracks.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/decatur-1963-spsa-archives-287-11.jpgDecatur 1963 SPSA Archives 287-1Decatur School as it looked in 1963, before Shearwater barracks buildings were cleared from the site and an addition built in 1966. The front door of the school building is on NE 43rd Street at the top of the photo. Courtesy of the Seattle Public Schools Archives #287-1.2025-05-11T22:10:07+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/16/the-picardo-farm-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ernesto-and-luisa-picardo-wedding-day.27-february-1902.jpgErnesto and Luisa Picardo wedding day.27 February 1902https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/remsberg-house-river-rock-porch-as-of-2020.jpgRemsberg House river rock porch as of 2020River rock porch of the Remsberg House at Green Lake, photo courtesy of real estate agent Marie Strong. Ernesto Picardo purchased this house in 1920.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/2412-ne-80th-street-picardo-house-built-1944.jpg2412 NE 80th Street Picardo house built 1944After his wife died, Ernesto Picardo built and lived in this house at the corner of NE 80th Street, across from the farm.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/picardo-july-20-1922-purchase-of-farm-property.jpgPicardo July 20 1922 purchase of farm propertyDeed index showing Ernesto Picardo's purchase of farm property from Mabel Barry.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/picardo-purchase-of-remsberg-house-on-may-15-1920-line-7.jpgPicardo purchase of Remsberg house on May 15 1920 line 7Dee index showing Ernest Picardo's purchase of the house at Green Lake in March of 1920 (line 7). These original record books are stored at the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spring-in-the-p-patch2.jpgSpring in the P-PatchSpring planting time at the P-Patchhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/spring-in-the-p-patch1.jpgSpring in the P-PatchSpring planting time at the P-Patchhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/picardos-1923-photo.jpgPicardos 1923 photoPicardo farm workers in 1923.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00730.jpgP-Patch in winterThe P-Patch in winter: waiting for planting season.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/1920-picardo-purchase-of-remsberg-house.jpg1920 Picardo purchase of Remsberg HouseOriginal deed index showing Picardo purchase of the house at Green Lake on March 25, 1920.2025-05-05T16:19:53+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/07/the-morningside-heights-plat-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/morningside-market-colorized-photo.1939.pngMorningside Market colorized photo.1939Morningside Market as it looked in 1939.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/morningside-real-estate-brochure-of-1923.jpgMorningside real estate brochure of 1923This real estate brochure of 1923 shows the layout of Morningside Heights and tells of the benefits of country living.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/burwell-morford-ad-in-seattle-city-directory-1920.jpgBurwell & Morford ad in Seattle City Directory 1920In 1920 the Burwell & Morford Real Estate Company took out a full-page ad which appeared on the inside front cover of the Seattle City Directory.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/morningside-brochure-cropped.jpgMorningside brochure croppedhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/burwell-morford-ad-in-1920-cropped.jpgBurwell & Morford ad in 1920Burwell & Morford, Inc. was a well-established real estate company. They took out this full-page advertisement in the Seattle city directory of 1920.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/morningside-heights-building.jpgMorningside Heights buildingThe Morningside Heights building is the only one named for the plat and is located at the corner of 95th & 35th.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3055-ne-89th-north-elevation.jpgCraftsman houseA Craftsman-style house, built in 1926 in the Morningside Heights plat.2025-05-02T15:41:03+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/02/22/gas-stations-and-growth-in-northeast-seattle-grays-service-station/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ravenna-united-methodist-church-snow-photo-feb-2014.jpgRavenna United Methodist Church snow photo Feb 2014Ravenna Methodist Church in snow, February 2014.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/grays-gas-station-colorized-photo-of-1940.pngGrays gas station colorized photo of 1940https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6256-35th-ave-ne-wedgwood-food-market-built-1976.jpg6256 35th Ave NE Wedgwood Food Market.built 1976https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wedgwood-mart-at-6256-35th-ave-ne-redevelopment-plan-june-2018.jpgWedgwood Mart at 6256 35th Ave NE redevelopment plan.June 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6256-35th-ave-ne-property-cards-of-the-station-built-1928-and-1937.jpg6256 35th Ave NE property cards of the station built 1928 and 1937Original property record cards for Gray's Service Station showing the original station and the remodel. Property record cards are archived at the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6252-34th-ave-ne-built-1929.jpg6252 34th Ave NE.built 1929While owning and operating their service station, the Gray family lived in this house at 6252 34th Avenue NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6256-35th-ave-ne-hoagys-corner-built-1976.jpg6256 35th Ave NE Hoagy's Corner.built 1976HOagy's built in 1976 at the southeast corner of 65th & 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6256-35th-ave-ne-grays-station-1940-photo.jpg6256 35th Ave NE Gray's station 1940 photoGray's Service Station with upgraded gas pumps in 1940.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6029-35th-ave-ne-built-1940.jpg6029 35th Ave NE.built 1940This tiny house at 6029 35th Ave NE was built by Mirtie Gray to live in during her retirement years.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/6256-35th-ave-ne-grays-station-built-1928-and-clines-garage-built-1937.jpg6256 35th Ave NE Gray's station built 1928 and Cline's garage built 1937Gray's Service Station was built in 1928 at 6256 35th Avenue NE (southeast corner of NE 65th Street and 35th Ave NE). The writing on the photo is the legal description in the photo taken as part of the 1938 property survey of King County.2025-04-20T02:00:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/10/26/birds-named-for-people/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/autumn-migration.jpgAutumn migrationhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/scotts-oriole-photo-by-ned-harris-at-all-about-birds.jpgScott's Oriole photo by Ned Harris at All About Birdshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/mccowns-longspur-now-called-thick-billed-longspur.jpgMcCown's Longspur now called Thick-billed Longspurhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/couchs-kingbird-photo-from-audubon-society.jpgCouch's Kingbird photo from Audubon SocietyCouch's Kingbirdhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/aberts-towhee.jpgAbert's Towheehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/williamsons-sapsucker-photo-from-all-about-birds.jpgWilliamson's sapsucker photo from All About Birdshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/annas-hummingbird-edmund-wu.jpgannas-hummingbird-edmund-wuhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/clarks-nutcracker-photo-by-ian-routley-macaulay-library.jpgClarks Nutcracker photo by Ian Routley Macaulay Libraryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/stellers-jay-photo-by-devon-deposit-photos.webpStellers Jay photo by Devon Deposit Photoshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/townsends-warbler-photo-by-thomas-barbin-macauley-library.jpgTownsends Warbler photo by Thomas Barbin, Macauley LibraryTownsend's Warbler photo by Thomas Barbin, Macauley Library2025-04-19T05:44:25+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/04/01/meadowbrook-in-early-years/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/nathan-hale-school-bridge-over-creek.11-november-2021.jpgNathan Hale School bridge over creek.11 November 2021The south branch of Thornton Creek runs parallel to the Nathan Hale High School building. Bridges link the student parking lot to the building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/meadowbrook-neighborhood-map.jpgMeadowbrook neighborhood maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ne-107th-street-sign-by-nathan-hale.march-2022.jpgNE 107th Street sign by Nathan Hale.March 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/streamlet-entrance-looking-back-to-nathan-hale-building.11-november-2021.jpgStreamlet entrance looking back to Nathan Hale building.11 November 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/30th-ave-ne-at-nathan-hale-high-school.march-2022.jpg30th Ave NE at Nathan Hale High School.March 2022This street, 30th Ave NE alongside Nathan Hale High School, was once part of the Erickson Road highway to Bothell.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/fischer-place-looking-north-from-lake-city-way-ne.march-2022.jpgFischer Place looking north from Lake City Way NE.March 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ne-110th-street-meadowbrook-apt.13-september-2019.jpgNE 110th Street Meadowbrook Apt.13 September 20192025-04-17T01:17:02+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/03/21/fremont-in-seattle-public-art-at-trolls-knoll/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/troll-with-sounders-flags.november-2017.jpgTroll with Sounders flags.November 2017Fremont's Troll underneath the Aurora Bridge on North 36th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trolls-knoll-forest-lantern-damage.8-march-2025.jpgTroll's Knoll Forest lantern damage.8 March 2025Lanterns at Troll's Knoll Forest in Fremont, Seattle.2025-04-16T23:25:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/09/16/old-houses-and-new-construction-in-wedgwood-the-blue-house/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/blue-house-for-sale.22-october-2024.jpgBlue House for sale.22 October 2024Real estate sales photo, 2316 NE 85th Street, October 2024.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/7022-29th-ave-ne-june-2016.jpg7022 29th Ave NE.June 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2316-ne-85th-street-boarded-up-february-2017.jpg2316-ne-85th-street-boarded-up-february-2017As of February 2017 the Blue House is boarded up.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ravenleaf-pub-wall-art-august-2016.jpgravenleaf-pub-wall-art-august-2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hudson-pub-and-michaels-auto-repair-on-15th-ave-ne.jpgHudson pub and Michael's auto repair on 15th Ave NELooking northward on 15th Ave NE toward the intersection with Lake City Way NE. Hudson Pub is at 8014 15th Ave NE and next to it is the former second site of the Blue House. It became a gas station until 1974, and is now an auto repair shop.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/townhouses-on-ne-86th-street-at-23rd-ave-ne.jpgTownhouses on NE 86th Street at 23rd Ave NENew townhouses on the same block as the Blue Househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2316-ne-85th-street-6-september-2015.jpg2316 NE 85th Street.6 September 2015The Blue House is in rough shape after more than fifty years of hard usage as a boarding house.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/blue-house-moving-permit-of-1920.jpgBlue House moving permit of 1920House-moving permit of 1920https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/david-at-hudson-on-15th-ave-ne.jpgDavid at Hudson on 15th Ave NEHere is David, the ever-helpful Husband of the Blogger, at Hudson Pub at 8014 15th Ave NE. The fence at right marks the second location of the Holman's house.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/hudson-pub-parking-looking-toward-16th-ave-ne.jpgHudson pub parking looking toward 16th Ave NELooking toward 16th Ave NE, this parking lot is the original site of the Holman House. At left, the Mr. Villa Mexican restaurant faces Lake City Way NE.2025-04-12T01:10:00+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/21/a-dutchman-in-wedgwood-history/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/hoetmer-family-in-1919.jpgHoetmer family in 1919https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/jane-addams-circa-1960-colorized-photo-with-ne-110th-street-at-the-top.jpgJane Addams circa 1960 colorized photo with NE 110th Street at the topJane Addams Junior High School circa 1960 looking southward to the golf coursehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/7308-38th-ave-ne.2013-real-estate-photo.jpg7308 38th Ave NE.2013 real estate photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/meadowbrook-golf-club-building.property-card-photo.jpgMeadowbrook golf club building.property card photoClubhouse of the Meadowbrook Golf Course.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jane-addams-school-circa-1960.jpgJane Addams School circa 1960https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/meadowbrook-golf-course-clubhouse-property-photo.jpgmeadowbrook golf course clubhouse property photoThe clubhouse for the Meadowbrook Golf Course was located on the northwest corner of the site at 30th Ave NE and NE 110th Street. Photo of 1954 from the King County Tax Assessor.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Hoetmer-golf-pro.jpgHoetmer golf proJohnny Hoetmer 1913-2001https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/hoetmer-family-1919.jpgHoetmer family 1919https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dutch-immigrant-group.jpgDutch immigrant groupThe Dutch immigrant group was photographed in Amsterdam in 1906 before their departure for Seattle.2025-04-11T18:11:30+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/10/03/wedgwoods-tree-controversies/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3003-ne-88th-street.tree-cut-down-22-october-2024.jpg3003 NE 88th Street.tree cut down 22 October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3003-ne-88th-street.notice-of-tree-removal-for-october-2024.jpg3003 NE 88th Street.notice of tree removal for October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/8315-28th-ave-ne-showing-the-western-red-cedars.png8315 28th Ave NE showing the Western Red Cedarshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3003-ne-88th-street-upper-branches.2023.jpg3003 NE 88th Street upper branches.2023Western Red Cedar treehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3003-ne-88th-street-damage-to-tree-in-2023.jpg3003 NE 88th Street damage to tree in 20233003 NE 88th Street damage to tree in 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3853-ne-88th-street-four-houses-on-the-lot.october-2024.jpg3853 NE 88th Street four houses on the lot.October 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/8314-28th-ave-ne-side-view.september-2024.jpg8314 28th Ave NE side view.September 2024Western Red Cedar trees in a grove at 8314 28th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie, October 2024.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/8314-28th-ave-ne.september-2024.jpg8314 28th Ave NE.September 20242025-03-31T15:55:22+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2025/02/01/street-trees-in-a-storm/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/street-trees-planting-notes.part-two-of-seattle-times-article-31-march1974-says-778-trees-on-35th-ave-ne.jpgStreet trees planting notes.part two of Seattle Times article 31 March1974 says 778 trees on 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/street-trees-planting-notes.citys-tree-planting-program-a-success-in-seattle-times-13-june-1971.jpgStreet trees planting notes.Citys Tree planting program a success in Seattle Times 13 June 1971A Seattle Times newspaper article of June 1971 describes the street tree program.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/street-trees-planting-notes.1973-report-cover.jpgStreet trees planting notes.1973 report coverhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fallen-tree-site-repair-trucks.29-january-2025.jpgFallen tree site repair trucks.29 January 2025Street work in January 2025 to repair sidewalks. The sidewalks on 35th Ave NE between NE 100th to 105th Streets were made impassable due to damage when tree roots pulled up the sidewalks as the trees fell during the November storm.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/sidewalk-repair-after-nov-19-2024-storm.january-2025.jpgSidewalk repair after Nov 19 2024 storm.January 2025Sidewalk repairs along 35th Ave NE as of January 2025. Photo courtesy of JRV.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/storm-damage-tree-on-bus-on-november-19-2024.karen-ducey-of-seattle-times-newspaper.webpStorm damage tree on bus on November 19 2024.Karen Ducey of Seattle Times newspaperStorm damage on 35th Ave NE nearest to 35th Ave NE. No one was injured. Photo by Karen Ducey, courtesy of The Seattle Times newspaper.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/storm-damage-of-19-november-2024-at-ne-95th-by-the-gas-station-and-barber-shop.as-of-december-2024.jpgStorm damage of 19 November 2024 at NE 95th by the gas station and barber shop.as of December 2024Damaged sidewalk where a street tree's roots came up and the tree fell on a bus near the corner of NE 95th Street. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pin-oak-on-north-corner-of-ne-100th-street-showing-storm-damage-of-november.photo-in-december-2024.jpgPin oak on north corner of NE 100th Street showing storm damage of November.photo in December 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/street-trees-pin-oak-in-11500-block-of-35th-ave-ne.january-2025.jpgStreet trees pin oak in 11500 block of 35th Ave NE.January 20252025-03-31T15:55:02+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/05/17/sand-point-way-ne-stores-and-stations-at-ne-97th-street/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9702-sand-point-way-ne-in-1952-colorized-photo.jpg9702 Sand Point Way NE in 1952 colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/9702-sand-point-way-ne-colorized-photo.jpg9702 Sand Point Way NE colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/9556-sand-point-way-ne-rooneys-colorized-photo.jpg9556 Sand Point Way NE Rooneys colorized photoRooney's corner storehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/northeast-transportation-company-bus-at-the-goodwins-house-circa-1933.jpgNortheast Transportation Company bus at the Goodwins house circa 1933Northeast Transportation Company bus parked at the home of the Goodwin family.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/4614-ne-97th-street.built-1925.jpg4614 NE 97th Street.built 1925https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9703-sand-point-way-ne.turnures-grocery-built-1937.jpg9703 Sand Point Way NE.Turnures Grocery built 1937https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9703-sand-point-way-ne.fox-cleaners-1949.jpg9703 Sand Point Way NE.Fox Cleaners 1949https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9703-sand-point-way-ne.built-1994.jpg9703 Sand Point Way NE.built 1994Apartment building in place of the former Turnure's Grocery Store at 9703 Sand Point Way NE. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9702-sand-point-way-ne.jeffs-auto-repair-looking-north-on-sp-way.jpg9702 Sand Point Way NE.Jeff's Auto Repair looking north on SP WayToday's Jeff's Auto Repair at 9702 Sand Point Way NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9702-sand-point-way-ne-gas-station-as-of-1952.jpg9702 Sand Point Way NE gas station as of 19522025-03-24T05:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/05/04/community-life-in-pinehurst-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-pocket-park-entrance-and-kiosk.march-2024.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park entrance and kiosk.March 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-pocket-park-with-johnston-house-in-1953.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park with Johnston house in 1953Photo of the Johnston's house from the information kiosk in today's Pinehurst Pocket Parkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-pocket-park-tractor-art-by-sara-mall-johani-in-2006.march-2024.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park tractor art by Sara Mall Johani in 2006.March 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-pocket-park-pathways-and-seating.march-2024.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park pathways and seating.March 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-pocket-park-neighborhood-tractor.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park neighborhood tractorhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-pocket-park-looking-southward.march-2024.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park looking southward.March 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-pocket-park-with-street-sign.march-2024.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park with street sign.March 2024Pinehurst Pocket Park at 11700 19th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/hazel-wolf-pinehurst-k8.nac-architecture-webpage.jpgHazel Wolf Pinehurst K8.NAC Architecture webpageHazel Wolf-Pinehurst School front entrance on 12th Ave NE. Photo courtesy of NAC Architecture.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-school-with-lawn.april-2024.jpgPinehurst School with lawn.April 2024Oourdoor gathering space https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pinehurst-school-preschool-entrance-at-ne-117th-street.april-2024.jpgPinehurst School preschool entrance at NE 117th Street.April 2024Separate entrance to the preschool at the Hazel Wolf-Pinehurst building.2025-03-23T17:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/06/12/saving-wedgwood-historic-preservation-and-best-use-planning-in-the-commercial-zones/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/freeway-protest-of-1961.jpgFreeway protest of 1961https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/lake-city-branch-library.jpgLake City Branch LibraryLake City Branch Libraryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/werner-lenggenhager-photo-of-1957-on-nob-hill-avenue.jpgWerner Lenggenhager photo of 1957 on Nob Hill AvenueWerner Lenggenhager, photographer, documented the old houses which were to be cleared away for the building of the Century 21 Worlds Fair site.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/pike-place-market-in-1968-seattle-municipal-archives-photo-77165.jpgPike Place Market in 1968.Seattle Municipal Archives Photo #77165In the 1960s some people felt that the Pike Place Market should be torn down and replaced. Photo courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives #77165.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/3401-ne-81st-street-built-1941.jpg3401 NE 81st Street built 1941Young married couples of the 1950s loved the affordable homes built by Balch in the new Wedgwood development.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/werner-lengenhager-photo-of-1957-house-at-329-warren-ave-n.jpgWerner Lenggenhager photo of 1957 house at 329 Warren Ave NA Victorian-style house on the site of the Worlds Fair which became Seattle Center. Werner Lenggenhager photo collection, Seattle Public Library.2025-03-22T01:43:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/11/29/an-immigrant-in-wedgwood-gerdas-story/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/frumkin-sixtieth-wedding-anniversary-in-2010.perry-and-gerda.jpgFrumkin sixtieth wedding anniversary in 2010.Perry and GerdaPerry & Gerda Frumkin on their sixtieth wedding anniversary in 2010.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/three-stars-in-the-night-sky-by-fern-schumer-chapman.jpgThree Stars in the Night Sky by Fern Schumer Chapmanhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/like-finding-my-twin-by-fern-schumer-chapman.jpgLike Finding My Twin by Fern Schumer Chapmanhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/1137-32nd-ave.built-1908-current-photo.jpg1137 32nd Ave.built 1908 current photoThe Flaks house, where Gerda lived, as it looks today. It was built in 1908 and has been well maintained.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/wedgwood-newsletter-july-2010.jpgWedgwood newsletter July 2010Wedgwood community newsletter of July 2010 featuring Perry & Gerda on their sixtieth wedding anniversary.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/2561-ne-85th-street.built-1957.jpg2561 NE 85th Street.built 1957The Frumkin's new house in 1957 near Wedgwood Schoolhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/gerda-and-edith-passport-photos-of-1938.jpgGerda and Edith passport photos of 1938Gerda (top photo) and Edith were each twelve years old when they had these passport photos taken for the journey from Germany to the USA in 1938. Photos courtesy of Fern Schumer Chapman.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/wedgewood-estates-7520-37th-ave-ne.2019.jpgWedgewood Estates 7520 37th Ave NE.2019While waiting for their new house, Perry & Gerda Frumkin lived in this apartment building at 7520 37th Ave NE, located just a block from the Safeway grocer store. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/913-27th-ave-built-1908.frumkin-home.jpg913 27th Ave built 1908.Frumkin homeWhen they moved from New York to Seattle in the early 1930s, the Frumkin family lived in this house at 913 27th Ave.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/japanese-exclusion-order-posted-in-seattle.photo-courtesy-of-schmids-social-trends-in-seattle.jpgJapanese exclusion order posted in Seattle.Photo courtesy of Schmid's Social Trends in SeattleThe Japanese of Seattle were ordered to report to detention camps, but for the most part German immigrants were not detained during World War Two.2025-03-22T00:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/03/16/hamburgers-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bank-building-first-one-at-84th.jpgBank building first one at 84thhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/lous-nineteen-cent-drive-in-at-burien.jpgLous nineteen cent drive in at BurienLou's 19 cent hamburgers in Burienhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hamburger-hangout-unknown-location.jpgHamburger hangout unknown locationhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/drive-in-protest-of-zoning-wedgwood-echo-of-january-1959.jpgDrive-in protest of zoning.Wedgwood Echo of January 1959https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/hamburger-stand-in-west-seattle-in-1955-seattle-municipal-archives-item-168530.jpgHamburger stand in West Seattle in 1955.Seattle Municipal Archives Item 168530https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bank-of-america-drive-through-in-wedgwood.jpgBank of America drive-through in Wedgwoodhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/windermere-in-wedgwood-on-june-18-2014.jpgWindermere in Wedgwood on June 18 2014https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sir-wedgwood-ad-of-1967.jpgsir wedgwood ad of 1967Sir Wedgwood banner advertisement in the 1967 Wedgwood Echo newspaper.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/bank-of-america-march-2013.jpgBank of America March 2013Larry's Hamburgers was to be on the present Windermere office site (at left) and the first bank building went in, instead. Eleven years later, the bank built the present brick building (at right) and moved over there.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/8605-on-3-16-2013.jpg8605 on 3-16-2013As of March 16, 2013 the hair salon building (at right) has not yet been removed. Soil is being removed from the lot due to environmental contamination from the 1950's gas station on the site. Background: Jasper Apartments at 8606 35th Ave NE.2025-03-09T01:15:25+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/07/26/come-sit-awhile-harry-murfitts-bench/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/murfitts-in-1990.75th-birthdays.jpgMurfitts in 1990.75th birthdaysVera and Harry Murfitt in 1990. Photo courtesy of the Murfitt family.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/argo-yard-in-2019.photo-by-erik-morgenstern.jpgArgo Yard in 2019.photo by Erik Morgensternhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ambrose_nd_border_station_1932.jpgAmbrose_ND_border_station_1932https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bench-with-bus-stop-sign-at-9125-35th-ave-ne.july-2024.jpgBench with bus stop sign at 9125 35th Ave NE.July 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/bench-plaque-at-9125-35th-ave-ne.july-2024.jpgBench plaque at 9125 35th Ave NE.July 20242025-02-28T23:27:49+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/05/wedgwood-rock-picnic-in-1881/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/weedin-home-on-whidbey-circa-1910.uw-collections-14.14.jpgWeedin home on Whidbey circa 1910.UW Collections 14.14Weedin home on Whidbey Island. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/luther-weedin-portrait-in-1929.uw-special-collections-14.22-e1740615749645.jpgLuther Weedin portrait in 1929.UW Special Collections 14.22Luther Weedin in 1929. Courtesy of UW Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charles-f-deibert-1837-1901-civil-war-veteran.jpgCharles F Deibert 1837-1901 Civil War veteranCorporal Charles F. Deibert of Indiana, was present at the picnic at the Rock in 1881.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedgwood-rock-photo-circa-1890.william-f-boyd-album-of-uw-special-collections.jpgWedgwood Rock photo circa 1890.William F Boyd Album of UW Special CollectionsThis photo of Wedgwood Rock may be as early as 1890. It was then called Lone Rock or Big Rock. Photo in the William F. Boyd Album, University of Washington Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/rock-2.jpgRock #2Wedgwood Rock, located at 7200 28th Ave NE in Seattle, was called Lone Rock in 1881 when a group of early Seattle settlers gathered for a Fourth-of-July picnic.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/surveyor-large.jpgsurveyor largeEarly surveyors had to try to draw straight lines through rough terrain. This surveyor on a stump is probably at Fort Lawton, June 27, 1900. Photo courtesy of UW Digital Collections #KHL272.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/weedin-residence.jpgWeedin residenceThe William Weedin residence, Coupeville, Whidbey Island, circa 1900. Photo courtesy of UW Digital Collections #WAS1230.2025-02-27T00:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/10/29/the-trees-of-autumn-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/flame-ash-trees-looking-uphill-at-ne-103rd-street.october-18-2019.jpgFlame ash trees looking uphill at NE 103rd Street.October 18 2019The flame ash street trees which line 35th Ave NE extend from Wedgwood's main business district at NE 85th Street, out to NE 137th where the arterial merges with Lake City Way NE. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/qfc-and-broiler.october-22-2019.jpgQFC and Broiler.October 22 2019The center of the Wedgwood business district is at the intersection of NE 85th Street where there is a QFC grocery store, the Wedgwood Broiler restaurant and other stores and banks. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fiddlers-in-autumn.october-22-2019.jpgFiddlers in autumn.October 22 2019Looking southward along 35th Ave NE, we see Fiddler's Inn at the corner of NE 94th Street and the flame ash trees which line the arterial. Photo by Valarie.2025-02-01T22:45:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/10/02/the-trees-of-october-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pin-oak-at-souh-corner-of-ne-100th-street.december-2024.jpgPin oak at souh corner of NE 100th Street.December 2024In recent years pin oak trees have been planted along 35th Ave NE. They are a smaller variety of tree and they withstood the big storm of November 19, 2024. Photo by Valarie, looking northward on 35th Ave NE at NE 100th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/flame-ash-at-104th-long-view.2-october-2021.jpgFlame Ash at 104th long view.2 October 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/street-trees-in-wedgwood-at-84th.october-22-2019.jpgStreet trees in Wedgwood at 84th.October 22 2019Street trees in Wedgwood's business district on 35th Ave NE.2025-02-01T22:40:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/05/28/seattles-old-street-signs/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-street-trees-in-wedgwood-at-84th.october-22-2019.jpgStreet trees in Wedgwood at 84th.October 22 2019Street trees in Wedgwood's business district on 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/street-signs-available-for-purchase.jpgStreet signs available for purchase2025-01-30T01:40:05+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/06/neighborhoods-of-seattle-comparing-the-origins-of-fremont-and-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/b-g-trail-in-fremont.jpgB-G Trail in FremontThe Burke-Gilman Trail runs east-west parallel to the Ship Canal through the Fremont neighborhood. This view eastward toward the Fremont and Aurora Bridges was taken from the Trail.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/businesses-on-ne-85th-street1.jpgbusinesses on NE 85th StreetNe 85th Street is Wedgwood's major business intersection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/businesses-on-ne-85th-street.jpgbusinesses on NE 85th StreetWedgwood's major intersection has Rite-Aid on the north side and QFC on the south side of NE 85th Street. NE 85th Street is an important line in the land system as the border of Township 25.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dewitt-kenyon.jpgDeWitt KenyonCapt. DeWitt C. Kenyon served in the Civil War for Michigan. He came to Seattle in the 1870's and filed a homestead claim in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fremont-map-e1461901077931.jpgFremont mapFremont was a successful early community because of its advantageous location at one corner of Lake Union.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fremont-bridge-1903-courtesy-historylink-essay-3309.jpgFremont Bridge 1903 courtesy HistoryLink Essay 3309The early Fremont Bridge was a wooden trestle. This 1903 view to the north as we cross the bridge into Fremont shows the lumber mill in the foreground and B.F. Day School on the horizon. Photo courtesy of HistoryLink Essay 3309.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/shorey-house-circa-1890-uw-photo-4415.jpgShorey House circa 1890 UW photo 4415https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/rite-aid-in-wedgwood-at-ne-85th-street.jpgRite Aid in Wedgwood at NE 85th StreetNE 85th Street is Wedgwood's major intersection and it is also a Township line in the land survey system.2025-01-23T00:51:03+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/11/23/holiday-season-in-wedgwood-2024/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/hunter-covered-sales-area.2024.jpgHunter covered sales area.2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/hunter-small-trees.2024.jpgHunter small trees.2024Trees and wreaths at Hunter Tree Farm in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/hunter-sales-kiosk.2024.jpgHunter sales kiosk.20242025-01-22T06:14:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/12/01/holiday-lights-2024/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/candy-cane-lane-carousel-builder.jpegCandy Cane Lane carousel builderhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/candy-cane-lane-center-circle.jpgCandy Cane Lane center circleCarousel display at Candy Cane Lane on Park Road NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/candy-cane-lane-traffic-island.jpgCandy Cane Lane traffic islandCandy Cane Lane2025-01-22T06:14:33+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/01/31/wedgwood-rock/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/rock-6.jpgWedgwood RockWedgwood Rock is located at 7200 28th Ave NE in Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/wedgwood-rock.jpgWedgwood Rock2025-01-17T03:17:08+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/02/01/freedom-in-fremont-an-early-gas-station-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lenin-lighting.december-2017.jpglenin lighting.december 2017Lenin lighting is a December tradition in Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lenin-plaza-looking-eastward.december-2017.jpglenin plaza looking eastward.december 2017The eastern portion of "Lenin Plaza" in Fremont has food shops as well as an outdoor seating area. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lenin-plaze.3526-fremont-place-north.jpglenin plaze.3526 fremont place northLenin stands on an outdoor plaza in the heart of the Fremont neighborhood in Seattle. The blue banner at the top of the photo is advertising the Doric Lodge. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lenin-statue-in-fremont.october-2017.jpglenin statue in fremont.october 2017Today a statue of Lenin stands on the triangular lot, former site of the Fremont Tire Shop. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fremont-tire-service-goodman-family.1962.jpgfremont tire service goodman family.1962The Goodman family in 1962. Photo used by permission.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/rosie-the-riveter.jpgrosie the riveterWartime publicity posterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fremont-richfield-station-undated-photo.seattle-vintage.jpgfremont richfield station undated photo.seattle vintageFremont Tire and Richfield gas station in the 1950s. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Vintage Facebook page.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fremont-tire-shop-3526-fremont-pl-n.1938-property-photo.jpgfremont tire shop 3526 fremont pl n.1938 property photoFremont Tire Shop in a photo taken by the King County Tax Assessor circa 1938. The writing on the photo is the legal description and address. At right is a building owned by the Doric Lodge; their meeting rooms were on the north side of this building facing North 36th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fremont-tire-shop-undated-photo.seattle-vintage-facebook-page.jpgfremont tire shop undated photo.seattle vintage facebook pageUndated photo of the Fremont Tire Shop in early years. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Vintage Facebook page.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/lenin-speaking-in-1919.jpglenin speaking in 1919Lenin speaking at a rally in 19192025-01-14T20:55:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/01/09/people-of-the-ship-canal-remsberg-dixon-fremont-businessmen/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fremont-avenue-looking-north-photo-courtesty-of-mohai-e1484025139968.jpgfremont-avenue-looking-north-photo-courtesty-of-mohaiIn this early 1900s photo looking north on Fremont Avenue, we see a streetcar at center at what would become North 34th Street. On the horizon is B.F. Day School.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/remsbergs-letter.jpgremsbergs-letterCharles E. Remsberg was an inveterate letter-writer. Here he writes to a state legislator in February 1911. Remsberg's letters and papers are at the Special Collections, University of Washington Library, Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/remsberg-bank-building.jpgremsberg-bank-buildingThe Remsberg & Dixon Bank was later renamed Fremont State Bank. The bank failed in 1915 and since that time the building has had storefronts.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/remsberg-and-dixon-bank-circa-1904.jpgremsberg-and-dixon-bank-circa-1904In a 1904 promotional photo, Samuel P. Dixon (front) and Charles E. Remsberg are shown in their bank building at 3416 Fremont Ave N.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/3416-fremont-ave-n-storefront.jpg3416-fremont-ave-n-storefrontThe Homegrown Sandwiches building at 3616 Fremont Ave was originally a bank.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dixon-hotel-in-1901-courtesy-of-spl.jpgdixon-hotel-in-1901-courtesy-of-splHotel Dixon in 1901, present site of Chase Bank at 3400 Fremont Avenue.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/remsberg-portrait-of-1904.jpgremsberg-portrait-of-1904Charles E. Remsberg at about age 40 in 19032025-01-04T01:05:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/04/12/names-in-the-neighborhood-chelsea-becomes-a-school-street/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jane-addams-construction-of-1948-colorized-photo.pngJane Addams construction of 1948 colorized photoIn this construction photo of 1948, we see stumps in the foreground where the land is being cleared for Jane Addams Junior High School. At upper right is the old Maple Leaf School, a long white building which was used until 1926. At center left with a dark roof is the Chelsea Store on the corner of NE 110th Street and 34th Ave NE. Seattle Public Schools photo #106-2 by photographer Jerry C. Hart.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jane-addams-construction-colorized-photo.pngJane Addams construction colorized photoIn this smaller section of a construction photo, we see Maple Leaf School at upper right. At left (dark roof) is the Chelsea Store.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/gas-station-1938-colorized-photo.pnggas station 1938 colorized photoThe first gas station in the (future) Meadowbrook neighborhoodhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/meadowbrook-high-school.seattle-daily-times-26-october-1961-page-26.jpgMeadowbrook High School.Seattle Daily Times 26 October 1961 page 26Seattle Daily Times, October 26, 1961, page 26.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/bentons-first-addition-to-chelsea.filed-in-1924.jpgBenton's First Addition to Chelsea.filed in 1924https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jane-addams-construction-1948-cropped-photo.sps-106-2-photographer-jerry-c-hart.jpgJane Addams construction 1948 cropped photo.SPS #106-2 photographer Jerry C Harthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jane-addams-construction-1948.sps-106-2-photographer-jerry-c-hart.jpgJane Addams construction 1948.SPS #106-2 photographer Jerry C Harthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fond-du-lac-wisconsin.jpgFond du Lac Wisconsinhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/5540-29th-ave-ne.built-1923-shidler-home.jpg5540 29th Ave NE.built 1923 Shidler homeEdwin & Ruth Shidler lived in this home on the same block with Ruth's parents, the Bentons.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/11003-35th-ave-ne-gas-station-photo-in-1938-1.jpg11003 35th Ave NE gas station photo in 19382024-12-30T19:50:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/12/24/how-birds-survive-the-cold/2024-11-24T19:12:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/12/13/december-in-wedgwood-hunter-tree-farm/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hunter-kiosk-12-13-2014-e1448842110378.jpgHunter kiosk 12.13.2014https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hunter-farms-2014.jpgHunter Farms 2014https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/william-o-hunter-sr-and-wife-carol-12-13-2014.jpgWilliam O. Hunter Sr. and wife Carol 12.13.2014William O. Hunter Sr. and his wife Carol have been married for 66 years.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/bill-hunters-jr-and-sr-12-13-2014.jpgBill Hunters Jr. and Sr. 12.13.2014Bill Hunter Jr. with his father, William O. Hunter Sr., work together at the annual Christmas tree sales in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/janes-tree-at-hunters-12-13-2014.jpgJane's tree at Hunter's 12.13.2014A customer tries on a tree at Hunter Tree Farm's annual Christmas-season sale.2024-11-24T02:46:00+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/01/30/people-of-the-ship-canal-mcmullen-fuel-company/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mcmullen-building-at-ship-canal-celebration-july-4-1917.jpgmcmullen-building-at-ship-canal-celebration-july-4-1917The McMullen Building on the ship canal celebration day, July 4, 1917.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mcmullen-building-circa-1916-mohai-photo-2006-7-1.jpgmcmullen-building-circa-1916-mohai-photo-2006-7-1At the time of the opening of the ship canal in 1916, Fremont was a bustling community of industries such as the construction materials company, square building in the center of the photo.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mcmullen-building-circa-1912-mohai-photo-83-10-6934.jpgmcmullen-building-circa-1912-mohai-photo-83-10-6934The McMullen building is at right, shown with steam shovels during canal construction. Photo courtesy of MOHAI 83.10.6934https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mcmullen-building-before-1912-mohai-83-10-6931.jpgmcmullen-building-before-1912-mohai-83-10-6931Before construction of the ship canal there was this ditch which had been created by hand-digging. Photo circa 1912, looking west with Fremont at right. Photo courtesy of MOHAI 83.10.6934.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/mcmullen-company-office-fremont-colleague-newspaper-january-2-1904-page-15.jpgmcmullen-company-office-fremont-colleague-newspaper-january-2-1904-page-15In the early 1900s the McMullens had this office at the intersection of North 34th Street and Fremont Avenue. It served as a receiving station for their customers to be met and conducted to the larger Hay and Grain building nearby.2024-11-15T16:00:35+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/08/02/looking-listening-birding/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/joe-sweeney-listening-and-looking-for-birds-august-2-2016.jpgJoe Sweeney listening and looking for birds.August 2 2016Walk leader Joe Sweeney spots a bird while Valarie's friend Debbie is taking in the beauty of Union Bay.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/yesler-swamp-resting-area-with-fred-hoffer-june-2016-e1470194680452.jpgYesler Swamp resting area with Fred Hoffer.June 2016Dr. Fred Hoffer at a Yesler Swamp resting area overlooking Union Bayhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/union-bay-natural-area-map.pngUnion Bay Natural Area MapThe Union Bay Natural Area is the site of the former Yesler sawmill.2024-11-02T05:53:40+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/12/30/seattle-blogs-in-2016/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/rainier-club-and-new-mark-office-hotel-tower-december-2016-e1483153821949.jpgrainier-club-and-new-mark-office-hotel-tower-december-2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/waterway-book-cover.jpegwaterway-book-cover2024-11-01T19:26:40+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/04/12/dairy-queen-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7301-35th-ave-ne-herfys.no-date.jpg7301 35th Ave NE Herfy's.no dateHerfy's at 7301 35th Ave NE later had a Godfather's Pizza.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/godfathers-pizza-at-7307-35th-ave-ne-closed-2003.jpgGodfathers Pizza at 7307 35th Ave NE.closed 2003https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/veraci-april-2016.jpgVeraci.April 2016IN May 2016 Veraci will be the latest pizza restaurant to occupy the Dairy Queen building at 7320 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dairy-queen-ad-of-1961-in-terrace-viewer-newsletter.jpgDairy Queen ad of 1961 in Terrace Viewer newsletterThe Dairy Queen on the Safeway parking lot ran this advertisement in 1961 in the Terrace View Community Club newsletters.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/keybank-august-2012.jpgKeyBank August 2012This complex of buildings was built in 2005. It includes Starbucks (to the left of the photo) at 7301 35th Ave NE. The site had a Herfy's Burgers in the 1970's and later a Godfather's Pizza, torn down to make way for the new buildings.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7324-apts-and-safeway.jpg7324 apts and Safewayhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wedgewood-apts-behind-zaw-pizza.jpgWedgewood Apts behind Zaw PizzaThe Wedgewood Cottage Apartments are behind the present Zaw Pizza building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/zaw-with-neighboring-businesses.jpgZaw with neighboring businessesThe Zaw Pizza building at 7320 35th Ave NE was built for Dairy Queen in 1964. Originally there were gas stations on both sides of the building. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dairy-queen-tear-down.jpgDairy Queen tear-downThe Wedgwood Dairy Queen on the Safeway parking lot was torn down in the summer of 1964. Photo courtesy of Don Morgan.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/dairy-queen-1963.jpgDairy Queen 1963The Dairy Queen on the parking lot of the Wedgwood Safeway, looking eastward along NE 75th Street. The home of Don and Ginette Morgan, 3603 NE 75th Street, is at left. Photo circa 1963, courtesy of Don Morgan.2024-10-30T21:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/09/24/the-early-community-in-the-state-park-plat-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/7719-32nd-ave-ne.unfinished-in-1940.jpg7719 32nd Ave NE.unfinished in 1940https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/trolley-at-bagley-and-green-lake-way-in-1936.muni-archives-14571.jpgTrolley at Bagley and Green Lake Way in 1936.Muni Archives 14571Green Lake was an early "streetcar suburb" because the developer made sure to include transportation which helped to sell house lots. Photo courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives #14571.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/thurston-photo.february-1958.jpgThurston photo.February 1958In his retirement years Robert Thurston of 7700 31st Ave NE did volunteer work as a radio operator. Photo from the Wedgwood community newsletter of February 1958.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/research-room-at-the-psra.11-september-2019.jpgResearch room at the PSRA.11 September 2019The research room at the Puget Sound Regional Archives has original tax ledgers and boxes of property record cards with the photos of the 1938 survey of all taxable structures in King County.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/7711-32nd-ave-ne.built-1933-e1569378636792.jpg7711 32nd Ave NE.built 19337711 32nd Ave NE was built in 1933 by the Thurstons for a family member, Mrs. Thurston's brother Howard Near.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/3202-ne-75th-street-for-sale-in-2019.front-view-looking-northward.jpg3202 NE 75th Street for sale in 2019.front view looking northwardAdvertised for sale for over one million dollars in 2019, the Schultz house at 3202 NE 75th Street was there in 1905 and has been expanded over time.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/7700-31st-ave-ne.may-2019.jpg7700 31st Ave NE.May 2019The Thurston house at 7700 31st Ave NE as it looks today.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/7701-32nd-ave-ne.house-photo.jpg7701 32nd Ave NE.house photo7701 32nd Ave NE built in 1942 by the Thurstons, was rented by the Fargo family.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/7719-32nd-ave-ne.may-2019.jpg7719 32nd Ave NE.May 20197719 32nd Ave NE, started by Mr. Maurik in 1938 and completed in 1940.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/7716-31st-ave-ne.may-2019.jpg7716 31st Ave NE.May 2019The house at 7716 31st Ave NE, built in 1928 by Dutch immigrant Hendrik Van Maurik. Photo by Valarie.2024-10-27T05:57:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/08/01/meadowbrooks-garden/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/meadowbrook-garden-volunteers-of-waldorf-school.photo-courtesy-of-mc2.jpgMeadowbrook Garden volunteers of Waldorf School.photo courtesy of MC2https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/meadowbrook-garden-zinnia-border.july-2022.jpgMeadowbrook Garden zinnia border.July 2022Meadowbrook Gardens on 30th Ave NE next to the entrance to the Nathan Hale parking lot. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/meadowbrook-garden-veggies-and-vines.july-2022.jpgMeadowbrook Garden veggies and vines.July 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/meadowbrook-garden-raspberry-vines.july-2022.jpgMeadowbrook Garden raspberry vines.July 2022A variety of fruits and vegetables are grown at the Meadowbrook Community Garden and Orchard.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/meadowbrook-garden-picnic-area.july-2022.jpgMeadowbrook Garden picnic area.July 2022The Garden has a picnic area where the volunteers gather after the Sunday afternoon work parties.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/meadowbrook-garden-looking-south-on-30th-ave-ne.april-2021.jpgMeadowbrook Garden looking south on 30th Ave NE.April 20212024-10-27T05:55:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/05/13/the-hara-family-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/grand-union-laundry.jpgGrand Union Laundryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/nippon-kan-theater-built-1909-at-628-s-washington-st.asahel-curtis-1911-courtesy-of-wshs.jpgNippon Kan Theater built 1909 at 628 S Washington St.Asahel Curtis 1911 courtesy of WSHSNippon Kan theater, built 1909 at 628 South Washington Street. Photo by Asahel Curtis in 1911, courtesy of Washington State Historical Society.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pike-place-market-japanese-american-farmers-with-produce.jpgPike Place Market Japanese American farmers with producehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lloyd-hara.jpgLloyd Harahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/blaine-memorial-church-remembrance-poster.pngBlaine Memorial Church Remembrance posterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/panama-hotel-opened-in-1910.webpPanama Hotel opened in 1910The Panama Hotel, 605 South Main Street, opened in 1910.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/madison-wisconsin-on-lake-monona.jpgMadison Wisconsin on Lake Mononahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/nihonmachi-hotel-on-yesler-circa-1913.courtesy-of-densho.jpgNihonmachi hotel on Yesler circa 1913.courtesy of DenshoNihonmachi Hotel on Yesler Way circa 1913. Photo courtesy of Densho.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/japanese-methodist-church-of-seattle.jpgJapanese Methodist Church of SeattleJapanese Methodist Churchhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/hara-house-ad.29-january-1956-seattle-daily-times.jpgHara house ad.29 January 1956 Seattle Daily Times2024-10-27T05:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/09/01/the-first-airfield-at-sand-point-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sand-point-douglas-air-cruiser-before-the-flight-in-1924.courtesy-of-mohai.jpgSand Point Douglas Air Cruiser before the flight in 1924.courtesy of MOHAIhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ramsay-cartoon-portrait-circa-1906-2.jpgRamsay cartoon portrait circa 1906Claude Ramsay, cartoon portrait circa 1906, Argus magazine.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/sand-point-airfield-douglas-world-cruiser-airplane-in-1924-cropped-photo.courtesy-of-mohai.jpgSand Point Airfield Douglas World Cruiser airplane in 1924 cropped photo.Courtesy of MOHAIDouglas World Cruiser airplane parked at the Sand Point airfield in 1924, photo courtesy of MOHAI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ramsay-in-1920-from-page-505-bagleys-history-of-king-county.jpgRamsay in 1920 from page 505 Bagley's History of King Countyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/magnuson-park-entrance-in-2015.seattle-municipal-archives-photo-178157.jpgMagnuson Park entrance in 2015.Seattle Municipal Archives photo #178157The entrance gate at 7400 Sand Point Way NE to the former Naval Air Station, now Magnuson Park.2024-10-27T05:53:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/10/05/pumpkins-of-wedgwood-2024/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pumpkins-2024-facing-36th-ave-ne.jpgPumpkins 2024 facing 36th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/pumpkins-2024-with-sales-shelter.jpgPumpkins 2024 with sales shelter2024-10-27T05:11:00+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/11/05/the-kittredge-family-a-bridge-to-northeast-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/ayp-exposition-rainier-vista-on-the-uw-campus.jpgAYP Exposition Rainier Vista on the UW campusThe Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition was held on the University of Washington campus in 1909.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/maid-in-the-northwest-sign-december-17-2016.jpgMaid in the Northwest sign.December 17 2016At left is the present Seattle Audubon Society office at 8050 35th Ave NE. The building was built to be the office of Albert Balch, developer of Wedgwood. Balch's real estate office at 8044 still has the original C-shaped sign out front, used by the present businesses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/university-bridge-courtesy-of-seattle-municipal-archives-item-5441.jpgUniversity Bridge courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives item #5441The University Bridge as it looked in February 1932. Photo 5441, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/charles-b-kittredge-grave-marker.jpgCharles B Kittredge grave markerGrave Marker of Charles B. Kittredge in the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Seattle. Photo courtesy of Find A Grave.comhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/alice-f-kittredge-to-albert-s-balch-july-18-1946.jpgAlice F Kittredge to Albert S Balch July 18 1946The grantor-grantee index shows a sale of property from Alice F. Kittredgfe to Albert S. Balch on July 18, 1946.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/medical-and-dental-buildings-in-8000-block-on-35th-ave-ne.jpgMedical and dental buildings in 8000 block on 35th Ave NEBalch the developer of Wedgwood bought this strip of land from the Kittredge sisters and built a row of office buildings.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/charles-b-kittredge-1841-1928.jpgCharles B. Kittredge 1841-1928Charles B. Kittredge 1841-1928https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/university-bridge-dedication-day-1919-courtesy-of-sma-item-12660.jpgUniversity Bridge dedication day 1919 Courtesy of SMA Item 12660The Mayor of Seattle, Ole Hanson, drive a streetcar to open the new University Bridge on July 1, 1919. Photo 12660, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/university-way-north-of-43rd-street-in-1905.jpgUniversity Way north of 43rd Street in 1905University Way was not paved until 1908.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/reindeer-herding-in-alaska.jpgreindeer herding in AlaskaReindeer herding in Alaska2024-10-22T17:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/05/02/fremonts-early-houses-and-immigrants/2024-10-25T01:36:45+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/05/01/charles-baker-land-investor-in-fremont-and-wedgwood-neighborhoods-in-seattle/2024-10-20T15:59:32+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/07/07/mr-cook-early-neighborhood-activist-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/grand-central-bakery-side-view.january-5-2019.jpgGrand Central Bakery side view.January 5 2019Northwest corner of 35th & 75th in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/city-hall-in-seattle.jpgCity Hall in Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/old-federal-building-historic-plaques.jpgOld Federal Building historic plaqueshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/cook-house.jpgCook househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7544-32nd-ave-ne-front-west-elevation.jpg7544 32nd Ave NE front (west elevation)Mr. Cook's house, though remodelled, still stands where it was moved in 1948, at 7544 32nd Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7501-35th-ave-ne1.jpg7501 35th Ave NEThe storefronts at 7501 35th Ave NE are on Mr. Cook's property which he sold for development in 1946. His house was located toward the back of the present building, facing NE 75th Street.2024-10-19T00:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/04/06/the-wedgwood-safeway/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/clyde-grainger-in-1909-uw-tyee-yearbook.pngClyde Grainger in 1909 UW Tyee yearbookhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/safeway-site-in-1947.photo-from-seattle-municipal-archives-73832.jpgSafeway site in 1947.Photo from Seattle Municipal Archives #73832https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/safeway.january-2020.jpgSafeway.January 2020The Wedgwood Safeway is at the intersection of 35th Ave NE and NE 75th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/safeway-3-16-2013.jpgSafeway 3-16-2013The Wedgwood Safeway grocery storehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/safeway-driveway-to-ne-75th-street.jpgSafeway driveway to NE 75th StreetThe Morgan house at 3603 NE 75th Street is now behind the towering wall of the Safeway as rebuilt in 1965.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/morgan-house-roof-with-view-to-west.jpgMorgan house roof with view to westA 1960 view of Sateway, taken over the roof of 3603 NE 75th Street, the house to the east of the store. The photo shows Safeway positioned at 35th Avenue NE with access on the sides. Photo courtesy of Don Morgan.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/safeway-shopping-center-proposal.jpgSafeway Shopping Center proposalSafeway Shopping Center, architectural drawing submitted with rezone application. Seattle Municipal Archives Comptroller File #194270.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/municipal-archives-photo-73832.gifMunicipal Archives photo 73832Photo of proposed site of Safeway at 75th & 35th submitted with rezoning application in 1947. Photo #73832 courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives.2024-10-19T00:18:02+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/11/20/immigrants-houses-and-growth-in-northeast-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/streetcar-at-second-and-yesler-circa-1915-to-1920.courtesy-of-spl.jpgStreetcar at Second and Yesler circa 1915 to 1920.courtesy of SPLStreetcars at Second and Yesler circa 1915 to 1919. At left is the Smith Tower which was completed in 1914. At center background is the Frye Hotel which is still there today. The low-rise building in the foreground was the location of Don's Oyster House, facing Yesler Way where the cars are parked at the curb. Photo by Asahel Curtis courtesy of the Seattle Public Library and Wikimedia.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/aerial-photo-of-1947.70th-and-40th-e1586820314296.jpgAerial photo of 1947.70th and 40thKing County aerial mapping shows the intersection of NE 70th Street and 40th Ave NE in 1947. The Gebaroff house is at the northwest corner of the intersection, and the Girolamo house is on 40th to the north. Each family had land shown here as planted with fruit, vegetable and flowers.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ivars-fifth-avenue-captains-table-in-1960.uw-special-collections-number-sea6631.pngIvar's Fifth Avenue Captain's Table in 1960.UW Special Collections Number SEA6631Ivar's took over Don's Sea Food at 1429 Fifth Avenue and named it the Captain's Table. This view is from 1960, photo of UW Special Collections #SEA6631.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/dons-sea-food-menu-circa-1936.spl-menu-collection-in-the-seattle-room.jpgDon's Sea Food menu circa 1936.SPL menu collection in the Seattle RoomDon's Sea Food menu of 1936. The restaurant was at 1429 Fifth Avenue (southwest corner of Pike Street). Menu in the Seattle Room Collection, Seattle Public Library.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/6802-40th-ave-ne-dadu-built-2017.rose-mary-plat.jpg6802 40th Ave NE DADU built 2017.Rose Mary platAnother view of the Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit at 6802 40th Ave NE, as also pictured above. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/6802-40th-ave-ne-wide-view-showing-the-two-buildings-in-october-2019.rose-mary-plat.jpg6802 40th Ave NE wide view showing the two buildings in October 2019.Rose Mary platAt 6802 40th Ave NE a new house shows the new forms and materials being used in the present era, and a Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) which is allowed under current zoning. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/6809-42nd-ave-ne-built-1944.rose-mary-plat.jpg6809 42nd Ave NE built 1944.Rose Mary platIn the late 1940s developer Albert Balch built "starter homes" intended for war veterans, like this house in the Rose Mary plat at 6809 42nd Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/seattle-fire-aftermath.jpgSeattle fire aftermathRuins of the Yesler-Leary building after the Great Fire of June 6, 1889.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/6808-40th-ave-ne-built-1944.rose-mary-plat-property-card-photo.jpg6808 40th Ave NE built 1944.Rose Mary plat property card photo6808 40th Ave NE, built in 1944https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/rose-mary-plat-map-filed-1938.jpgRose Mary plat map filed 1938Rose Mary Addition, plat map filed in 1938. 2024-10-19T00:09:01+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/05/21/immigrants-in-the-oneida-gardens-plat-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/7550-41st-ave-ne-colorized.png7550 41st Ave NE colorizedThis log house, later numbered 7550 41st Ave NE, was on the southeast corner of NE 77th Street and 41st Ave NE. It has been replaced by a house built in 1983.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7550-41st-ave-ne-original-house-circa-1980.courtesy-of-augustavo-family.jpg7550 41st Ave NE original house circa 1980.courtesy of Augustavo familyPhoto of the log house courtesy of the Augustavo family, who owned it until 1982. This is the south-facing side of the house which was the front side.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/log-house-swedish-cabin-in-delaware-county-pa.jpglog house Swedish cabin in Delaware County, PAThis log cabin in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is believed to be one of the oldest in America, built by or before 1655. Photo courtesy of Swedish Cabin Historical Marker.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7550-41st-ave-ne-current-house.jpg7550 41st Ave NE current househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7513-42nd-ave-ne.built-2015.jpg7513 42nd Ave NE.built 2015https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/4113-ne-77th-street.built-1927-not-now-extant-1.jpg4113 NE 77th Street.built 1927 not now extantThe Willis Farr house at 4113 NE 77th Street. Now there is another house, built in 1986, on the site.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7550-41st-ave-ne-original-house.built-1927.jpg7550 41st Ave NE original house.built 1927The log house at 4107 NE 77th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7513-42nd-ave-ne-built-in-1926.jpg7513 42nd Ave NE built in 1926https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/7513-42nd-ave-ne-chicken-house.jpg7513 42nd Ave NE chicken houseThe chicken house at 7513 42nd Ave NE 2024-10-19T00:06:52+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/06/20/bineks-electric-bakery-a-beloved-business-in-wedgwood-in-the-1950s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/binek-house-at-7554-35th-ave-ne-built-in-1946.may-2024.jpgBinek house at 7554 35th Ave NE built in 1946.May 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/8107-31st-ave-ne.built-1942-for-sale-again-in-2020.jpg8107 31st Ave NE.built 1942 for sale again in 2020Young couples loved the financially-accessible houses built by Albert Balch in the new Wedgwood in the 1940s.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7500-35th-ave-ne.february-2020.jpg7500 35th Ave NE.February 2020In the 1950s the Binek's Electric Bakery was in the middle space of the 7500 building. Above the roofline can be seen the enclosed Ida's Inn.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7500-35th-ave-ne-building-repairs.13-june-2020.jpg7500 35th Ave NE building repairs.13 June 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/binek-portrait.jpgBinek portraitHigh school graduation portrait of John Binek of Minnesotahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/binek-newspaper-article.5-september-1963-seattle-times-page-5.jpgBinek newspaper article.5 September 1963 Seattle Times page 5In 1963 John Binek was among the Wedgwood neighborhood activists who opposed the R.H.Thomson Expressway.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/binek-grave-marker.jpgBinek grave markerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/binek-university-herald-article-circa-1990.jpgBinek University Herald article circa 1990https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7554-35th-ave-ne.built-1946-e1592703313649.jpg7554 35th Ave NE.built 19462024-10-19T00:04:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/28/the-idas-inn-beer-parlor-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/idas-inn-at-7500-35th-ave-ne-colorized-photo.jpgIda's Inn at 7500 35th Ave NE colorized photoIda's Inn building was a grocery store before it became a tavern in 1934. This 1938 photo is from the King County Tax Assessor's survey.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/4500-union-bay-place-gas-station-colorized-photo.png4500 Union Bay Place gas station colorized photoGas station operated by the Ihrig family. At left we can see the train trestle and at right, the corner which later had a Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/4500-union-bay-place.ihrig-gas-station-built-1930.jpg4500 Union Bay Place.Ihrig gas station built 1930https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7501-35th-ave-ne-colorized-photo.webp7501 35th Ave NE colorized photoOriginal View Ridge Pharmacy building at 7501 35th Ave NE. After Mr. Cook's house (at left) was moved, another section was added to this building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/7512-35th-ave-ne-vanderwel-house-property-card-photo-of-1938.jpg7512 35th Ave NE VanderWel house property card photo of 1938The VanderWel house was at 7512 35th Ave NE, present site of the Chase Bank parking lot. This house was moved to 7308 38th Ave NE by the McGillivray's to expand their parking lot.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/7500-35th-ave-ne.february-2020-1.jpg7500 35th Ave NE.February 20207500 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7500-35th-ave-ne-farmers-insurance-office-damage-on-12-january-2020.jpg7500 35th Ave NE Farmers Insurance office damage on 12 January 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7308-38th-ave-ne-side-north-elevation1.jpg7308 38th Ave NE side (north elevation)In 1955 the VanderWel house was moved from the present parking lot of Chase Bank, to 7308 38th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/idas-inn-rear-of-building.jpgIda's Inn rear of buildinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7500-35th-ave-ne1.jpg7500 35th Ave NE2024-10-19T00:00:29+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/06/18/our-lady-of-the-lake-catholic-church-in-wedgwood-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/oll-church-mary-statue.pngOLL Church Mary statuehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/our-lady-of-the-lake-1941.jpgOur Lady of the Lake 1941The first Our Lady of the Lake, completed in 1941, was this small brick structure designed by architect Paul Thiry. Image courtesy of the Seattle Historical Photographs Collection, #18245, Seattle Room, Central (downtown) Seattle Public Library.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/oll-south-eaves1.jpgOur Lady of the Lake south side of buildingThe present Our Lady of the Lake church is the second building to be built on the same site.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/oll-sign-and-pool.jpgOLL sign and poolhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/thorpe-cabin.jpgThorpe cabinMr. Thorpe's log cabin became the Chapel of St. Ignatius in November 1929. The small room on the left side was added for use of the priest to rest and change clothes after travelling out from Seattle University. Photo courtesy of historical records of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church.2024-10-18T23:56:17+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/02/04/house-moving-from-dahl-field-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/7003-40th-ave-ne-gebaroff-house-property-card.jpg7003 40th Ave NE Gebaroff house property cardThe Gebaroff house has been remodelled but still stands today at 7003 40th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/parents-of-cub-pack-165-request-letter-of-1947-1.jpgParents of Cub Pack 165 request letter of 1947Parents of Cub Pack 165 wrote to the Parks Board of Seattle, requesting playfield space.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2609-ne-82nd-street.jpg2609 NE 82nd StreetThe house was built in 1927 at what is now Dahl Field and had the address of 7753 26th Ave NE. The house was moved to 2609 NE 82nd Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/3900-ne-70th-street.built-2016.jpg3900 NE 70th Street.built 2016A house built in 2016 at 3900 NE 70th Street is in stark contrast with its neighboring houses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/parcel-797420-0553-now-numbered-3906-ne-70th-street.jpgParcel 797420-0553 now numbered 3906 NE 70th StreetCurrent view of the house at 3906 NE 70th Street. The house is two bedrooms, one bathroom, with 1.060 square feet plus a partial basement.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/parcel-797420-0553-at-new-location-in-1951-at-3830-ne-70th-street.jpgParcel 797420-0553 at new location in 1951 at 3830 NE 70th StreetA house moved from Dahl Field to 3830 NE 70th, now numbered 3906 NE 70th Street. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Archives.2024-10-09T21:44:25+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/07/08/an-elm-tree-in-seattle-history/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/nishitani-history-at-willow-creek-childrens-house.2023.jpgNishitani history at Willow Creek Childrens House.2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pacific-bonsai-museum.jpgPacific Bonsai Museumhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/washington-elm-tree-leaves.jpgWashington Elm Tree leaveshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/washington-elm-tree-bark.jpgWashington Elm Tree barkAmerican Elm tree bark https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/washington-elm-tree-at-98th.vertical-photo.jpgWashington Elm Tree at 98th.vertical photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/washington-elm-tree-at-98th.horizontal-photo.jpgWashington Elm Tree at 98th.horizontal photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/george-washington-takes-command-3-july-1775.jpgGeorge Washington takes command 3 July 1775https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/george-washington.library-of-congress-collection.jpgGeorge Washington.Library of Congress collectionhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/washington-state-seal.pngWashington State Sealhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/thirteen-colonies-flag.pngThirteen colonies flag2024-10-05T17:31:05+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/11/01/enjoying-the-trees-of-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/lawson-cypress-gap-at-the-corner-of-ne-81st-street.march-2024.jpgLawson cypress gap at the corner of NE 81st Street.March 2024A gap in the row of Lawson Cypress trees, at NE 81st Street. These trees were diseased and were removed.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/3003-ne-88th-street.march-2024.jpg3003 NE 88th Street.March 2024A tree (nicknamed Astra) was deliberately damaged so that it can be removed for development in March 2024.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/western-red-cedar-and-street-tree-at-thornton-creek-school-on-the-77th-street-side.18-october-2023.jpgWestern red cedar and street tree at Thornton Creek School on the 77th Street side.18 October 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flame-ash-street-trees-as-seen-by-jrv.22-october-2023.jpgFlame Ash street trees as seen by JRV.22 October 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/flame-ash-street-trees.22-october-2023-courtesy-of-jrv.jpgFlame Ash street trees.22 October 2023 courtesy of JRVhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/heritage-tree-plaque.18-october-2023.jpgHeritage Tree plaque.18 October 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/luma-tree-at-3849-ne-88th-street.20-september-2023.jpgLuma tree at 3849 NE 88th Street.20 September 2023Western Red Cedar at 3849 NE 88th Street in the midst of development. Photo by Valarie, September 2023.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/luma-tree-with-framers-at-3849-ne-88th-street.20-september-2023.jpgLuma tree with framers at 3849 NE 88th Street.20 September 2023In 2023 there was a controversy about this Western Red Cedar tree at 3849 NE 88th Street as to whether the developer had the right to clear the lot in order to build more houses. Photo by Valarie, September 2023.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/alaskan-cedar-at-homestreet-in-wedgwood.27-september-2023.jpgAlaskan Cedar at Homestreet in Wedgwood.27 September 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/autum-trees-at-wedgwood-broiler.18-october-2023.jpgAutum trees at Wedgwood Broiler.18 October 20232024-09-30T23:52:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/10/14/autumn-season-2020-in-wedgwood/2024-09-24T03:27:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/02/08/seattles-pioneers-of-fremont-john-ross/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/clarence-b-bagley-1843-to-1932-photo-courtesy-of-mohai.jpgClarence B Bagley 1843 to 1932.Photo courtesy of MOHAIClarence B. Bagley, 1843-1932, Photo courtesy of MOHAI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/george-f-frye.jpgGeorge F Fryehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ship-canal-crew-with-coach-in-february-2016.jpgShip canal crew with coach in February 2016In 1916 the original Ross Creek became the Ship Canal, wide enough and deep enough for ships to pass through.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fremont-bridge-and-queen-anne-hill.jpgFremont Bridge and Queen Anne hillLooking south across the Fremont bridge to the steep hill of Queen Anne.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ross-grave-marker.jpgRoss grave markerRoss grave marker at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Queen Anne hill in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Find A Grave.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ross-park-in-seattle-in-november-2015.jpgRoss Park in Seattle in November 2015Ross Park, the former site of the old Ross School, is on 3rd ave NW at NW 44th Street in western Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/james-t-ronald-mayor-in-1892.gifJames T Ronald mayor in 1892https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/ballard-and-interbay-land-claims-of-1853.jpgBallard and Interbay land claims of 1853Early land claims between Elliott Bay and Lake Union. The name of William Strickler is at the site of present-day Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/edgewater-plat-of-june-1889.jpgEdgewater plat of June 1889The Edgewater plat is just east of Stone Way, between Fremont and Wallingford.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/elmer-ross-and-mary-weedin-marriage-on-26-october-1884.jpgElmer Ross and Mary Weedin marriage on 26 October 1884Elmer Ross and Mary Weedin were married on October 26, 1884 at the Weedin home at Green Lake in Seattle.2025-03-22T00:56:50+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/02/23/the-thornton-creek-confluence-at-meadowbrook-pond/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/falling-water-art-installation-at-the-thornton-creek-water-quality-channel-at-northgate.jpgFalling Water art installation at the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel at NorthgateFalling Waterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/creek-along-parking-lot1.jpgcreek along parking lotThe Meadowbrook branch of Thornton Creek flows past Nathan Hale High School and sometimes overflows into the school parking lot.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/thornton-creek-watershed-map.jpgThornton Creek Watershed MapThornton Creek watershed of northeast Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/pond-site-plan-may-2012.jpgPond Site Plan May 2012Site plan for Meadowbrook Pond maintenance and improvements beginning in 2012.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/thornton-channel-eastward-view.jpgThornton Channel eastward viewLooking east across the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel, we see the pathways and viewing areas around the channel cut diagonally through the block. The buildings on the perimeter are: left: Thornton Place Apartments; center: Aljoya retirement community; right: Group Health building on the corner of 5th Ave NE and NE 100th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/meadowbrook-pond-bridge-view-1.jpgMeadowbrook Pond bridge view 1Meadowbrook Pond has pathways, bridges, ourdoor artwork and viewing platforms.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/mcc-10517-35th-ave-ne.jpgMCC 10517 35th Ave NEIn 1997 the Meadowbrook Community Center was completed at 10517 35th Ave NE, adjacent to the swimming pool building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/north-precinct-view-to-north.jpgNorth Precinct view to northSomeone thought it would be a good idea (???) to build the North Precinct Police Station at 103rd and Meridian Ave N., where there is standing water from a spring on the site, year-round.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/meadowbrook-golf-course-1930s.jpgMeadowbrook Golf Course 1930sIn this 1930's photo of Meadowbrook Golf Course we are standing with our backs to the hill, looking north to the present site of Nathan Hale High School. Workmen are trying to improve drainage by dredging a channel at the base of the hill.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/meadowbrook-pond-ducks.jpgMeadowbrook Pond ducksMeadowbrook Pond is located on the east side of 35th Ave NE at NE 107th Street.2024-08-10T05:27:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/05/13/wedgwoods-nathan-eckstein-middle-school/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/blomquist-log-house-cropped-photo.property-card-of-1939.jpgBlomquist log house cropped photo.property card of 1939https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/nathan-hale-high-school-e1494724300502.jpgNathan Hale High SchoolNathan Hale High School at 10750 30th Ave NE in Meadowbrook was built in 1963 and is the last high school built in Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/eckstein-in-1954.jpgEckstein in 1954Eckstein Junior High School, 3003 NE 75th Street, as it looked in 1954.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/eckstein-school-exterior-circa-1984-seattle-public-library-special-collections.jpgEckstein School exterior circa 1984.Seattle Public Library Special Collectionshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/eckstein-middle-school-photo-courtesy-of-joe-mabel.jpgEckstein Middle School.photo courtesy of Joe Mabelhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/wedding-portrait-of-nathan-and-mina-eckstein-1902-uw-special-collections-1083-14.jpgWedding portrait of Nathan and Mina Eckstein 1902.UW Special Collections 1083.14https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/schwabachers-building-at-first-yesler-photo-courtesy-of-joe-mabel.jpgSchwabachers Building at First & Yesler.photo courtesy of Joe MabelSchwabacher Building at First & Yesler Streetshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/capt-dewitt-c-kenyon-in-uniform-courtesy-of-family.jpgCapt. DeWitt C Kenyon in uniform.courtesy of familyCaptain DeWitt C. Kenyonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/lincoln-high-school-location.gifLincoln High School location2024-12-13T20:55:36+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/24/chickens-and-cows-in-wedgwood-the-schultz-and-sherman-families/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/schultz-obituary.jpegSchultz obituaryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/charlotte-tollefson-schultz-1859-1959.jpegCharlotte Tollefson Schultz 1859-1959https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3202-ne-75th-street-demolition-claw.16-march-2021.jpg3202 NE 75th Street demolition claw.16 March 2021The Schultz house at 3202 NE 75th Street was demolished on March 16, 2021. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/3202-ne-75th-street-demolition-at-rear-of-house.16-march-2021.jpeg3202 NE 75th Street demolition at rear of house.16 March 2021Demolition of 3202 NE 75th Street on March 16, 2021, showing work proceeding from the back of the house.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/3206-ne-75th-street-front-door.18-february-2021.jpeg3206 NE 75th Street front door.18 February 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/3202-ne-75th-street.as-viewed-from-front-corner-at-32nd-ave-ne-in-2019.jpg3202 NE 75th Street.as viewed from front corner at 32nd Ave NE in 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/klondikers-ascending-chilkoot-pass-in-1898.uw-special-collections.jpgKlondikers ascending Chilkoot Pass in 1898.UW Special CollectionsKlondikers ascend the Chilkoot Pass in 1898 on their way to the gold fields. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7503-34th-ave-ne-front-east-elevation-e1569360302423.jpg7503 34th Ave NE front (east elevation)7503 34th Ave NE, built in 1930.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sherman-house.jpgSherman househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/3202-ne-75th-street-front-south-elevation.jpg3202 NE 75th Street front (south elevation)The house at 3202 NE 75th Street may have been built as early as 1908 and then expanded in 1925. A small central brick chimney shows that the house was once heated by a wood stove. The house was demolished on March 16, 2021.2024-08-04T17:23:22+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/02/01/the-adams-of-ravenna-orchard-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/southern-diaspora.jpgSouthern Diasporahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/streetcar-routes-in-1925-to-1928.map-by-dave-cooley-in-seattles-streetcar-era-by-mike-bergman.jpgStreetcar routes in 1925 to 1928.Map by Dave Cooley in Seattles Streetcar Era by Mike Bergmanhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2818-ne-55th-street-photo-of-storefront-built-1924.jpg2818 NE 55th Street photo of storefront built 1924https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/property-card-colored-family-statement.jpgProperty card colored family statementhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5526-28th-ave-ne-built-1910.property-record-card.jpg5526 28th Ave NE built 1910.Property Record Cardhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/streetcar-track-on-ne-55th-street-showing-turnaround-area-before-1937.photo-by-feliks-banel.jpgStreetcar track on NE 55th Street showing turnaround area before 1937.Photo by Feliks Banelhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/streetcar-track-on-ne-55th-street-looking-west-from-35th-ave-ne.photo-by-feliks-banel.jpgStreetcar track on NE 55th Street looking west from 35th Ave NE.Photo by Feliks BanelLines of the streetcar tracks can still be seen on NE 55th Street nearest to the corner of 35th Ave NE. Calvary Cemetery is at left. Photo courtesy of Feliks Banel.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/marine-hospital-in-st-louis-mo-in-1940.library-of-congress-habs-mo-1136.pngMarine Hospital in St Louis MO in 1940.Library of Congress HABS MO 1136The Marine Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, photographed in 1940. Library of Congress collection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/jensen-building-built-1908-at-601-eastlake-ave-e.webpJensen Building built 1908 at 601 Eastlake Ave EJensen Building, 601 Eastlake Avenue, built 1908.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/aurelius-king-shay-1839-1913.jpegAurelius King Shay 1839-1913Aurelius King Shay 1839-19132024-08-02T01:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/12/04/the-fukano-family-in-fremont/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/divided-destiny-by-david-takami.jpgDivided Destiny by David Takamihttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/nihonmachi-cafe-date-unknown-photo-courtest-of-densho.jpgNihonmachi cafe date unknown.Photo courtest of DenshoIn the early 1900s in Seattle, Japanese immigrants were largely confined to Nihonmachi (today's International District) where they operated stores and restaurants. Photo courtesy of Densho.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fukano-family-former-homesite-4139-fremont-ave-looking-westward.jpgFukano family former homesite.4139 Fremont Ave looking westwardAt left, the Fukano family home on the corner of North 42nd Street has been replaced by these townhouses. At right, the former Buckaroo Tavern is now a restaurant called Roux.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fukano-house-and-storefront-circa-1920s.jpgFukano house and storefront.circa 1920sThe Fukano family re-started their business after World War Two ended.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ernst-park-in-fremont-723-north-35th-street.jpgErnst Park in Fremont.723 North 35th StreetA.B. Ernst Park at 723 North 35th Street in Fremont is on the former site of the Tamura house. Next door (to the left of this photo) is the Fremont Branch Library.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/japanese-exclusion-order-posted-in-seattle-photo-courtesy-of-schmids-social-trends-in-seattle.jpgJapanese exclusion order posted in Seattle.Photo courtesy of Schmid's Social Trends in SeattleJapanese exclusion order posted in Seattle in 1942https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fukano-children-undated-photo.jpgFukano children.undated photoThe Fukano children pictured circa 1930. All of the children went to B.F. Day School and to Lincoln High School. Photo courtesy of Densho Archives; do not copy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fukano-building-at-4139-fremont-ave-densho-archives.jpgFukano building at 4139 Fremont Ave.Densho archivesThe M & M Drycleaners at 4139 Fremont Ave N. with the upstairs house where the Fukano family lived.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/nihonmachi-hotel-on-yesler-circa-1913-courtesy-of-densho.jpgNihonmachi hotel on Yesler circa 1913.courtesy of DenshoA Nihomachi hotel on Yesler Way circa 1913, in today's International District. Photo courtesy of Densho.2024-07-24T03:30:39+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/07/23/seattle-stream-names/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/seattle-stream-names.david-b-williams-blog.pngSeattle Stream Names.David B Williams blog2024-07-13T19:28:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/06/10/a-civil-war-veteran-in-seattle-h-c-henry/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/henry-memorial-chapel-at-the-highlands.jpgHenry Memorial Chapel at the HighlandsFlorence Henry Memorial Chapel on the grounds of The Highlands, Shoreline, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/steam-sternwheeler-florence-henry.jpgSteam sternwheeler Florence Henryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/henry-chapel-interior.jpghenry chapel interiorInterior of the Florence Henry Chapel at the Highlands.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/horace-chapin-henry-house-at-1117-harvard.courtesy-of-spl.jpgHorace Chapin Henry house at 1117 Harvard.courtesy of SPLhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/horace-chapin-henry-1906-cartoon-portrait.jpgHorace Chapin Henry 1906 cartoon portraithttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/henry-memorial-chapel-built-1910.courtesy-of-the-highlands.jpgHenry Memorial Chapel built 1910.courtesy of The Highlandshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/horace-chapin-henry-portrait.courtesy-of-mohai.jpgHorace Chapin Henry portrait.courtesy of MOHAIHorace Chapin Henry 1844-1928. Portrait courtesy of MOHAI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/henry-building-now-crista-admin-building.jpegHenry building now CRISTA admin buildinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/gettysburg_battle_map_day3.pngGettysburg_Battle_Map_Day3Battle map, Day 3 at Gettysburg, July 3, 1863. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.2024-06-14T20:35:45+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/04/18/pacific-northwest-regional-architecture/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/library-downtown.jpgLibrary downtownThe downtown Seattle Public Library is located at 4th and Spring Streets.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ochsner.jpgochsnerDr. Jeffrey Karl Ochsner, University of Washington.2024-06-06T20:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/03/04/the-naming-of-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/yesler-cookhouse-built-1853-photo-of-1866.uw-special-collections-1352.jpgYesler cookhouse built 1853 photo of 1866.UW Special Collections 1352Yesler's cookhouse at right, was built in 1853 and photographed here in 1866. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections, Seattle group 1352.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/seattle-early-map.crop-of-usgs-topo-t1406-duwamish-bay.jpgSeattle early map.Crop-of-USGS-Topo-T1406-Duwamish-BayUS topographical map t1406 of Duwamish Bay2024-05-22T02:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/08/06/wedgwoods-gathering-place-at-the-hunter-tree-farm/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/enjoying-tullys-coffee.jpgenjoying Tully's coffeeBill Hunter Jr. (red sweatshirt) was the Hunter family liaison with the Gathering Place Project. He is shown here on September 17, 2011, enjoying Tully's Coffee at the Celebration program.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/gathering-place-celebration.jpgGathering Place celebrationThe Gathering Place Opening Celebration was held on September 17, 2011. Per Johnson of the Wedgwood Community Council thanked Tully's Coffee for financial underwriting and the Pomegranate Center for coordinating the project.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tiles-at-gathering-place.jpgtiles at Gathering PlaceTiles at the Gathering Place were decorated with the initials of donors.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/three-poles.jpgthree polesBoth the functioning utility poles and additional decorative poles were given the "birdhouse treatment" in the design theme of the Gathering Place at Hunter's.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/movable-seating-e1594424281600.jpgmovable seatingMovable seating for the Gathering Place at Hunter's.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hunter-sales-kiosk.jpgHunter sales kioskThe birdhouse-shaped sales kiosk at the Hunter Tree Farm in Wedgwood became the design inspiration for artwork and enhancements of the site.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/per-johnson-2012.jpgPer Johnson 2012Per Johnson, Wedgwood Community Council trustee, wrote the grant application for the Gathering Place Project at the Hunter Tree Farm.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/milenko-matanovic.jpgMilenko Matanovichttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hunter-tree-farm-sign.jpgHunter Tree Farm signhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hunter-tree-farm-sign-on-35th-ave-ne.jpgHunter Tree Farm sign on 35th Ave NE2024-05-20T16:29:19+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/06/04/a-house-of-creativity-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/golf-swing.jpggolf swingGolfers spend a lot of time analyzing their swing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7756-30th-ave-ne-garage.real-estate-photos.jpg7756 30th Ave NE garage.real estate photosThe garage at 7756 30th Ave NE (faces north at NE 80th Street) where Homer Kelley spent hours hitting golf balls and analyzing golf swing. Photo courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/boeing-b17-flying-fortress.jpgBoeing B17 Flying Fortresshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jack-winter-cartoon.seattle-times-30-october-1940-page-20.jpgJack Winter cartoon.Seattle Times 30 October 1940 page 20https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7756-30th-ave-ne-original-book-cover-by-homer-kelley.jpg7756 30th Ave NE original book cover by Homer KelleyHomer Kelley self-published The Golfing Machine in 1968.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7756-30th-ave-ne-front-entrance.real-estate-listing-of-may-2020.jpg7756 30th Ave NE front entrance.real estate listing of May 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7756-30th-ave-ne.letter-from-jack-winter-in-1961.jpg7756 30th Ave NE.letter from Jack Winter in 1961The Kelleys corresponded with the first owner of their house, Jack Winter, and he enjoyed hearing that they were enjoying the house. Letter in the collection of Sally Kelley.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7756-30th-ave-ne.book-by-scott-gummer-2009.jpg7756 30th Ave NE.book by Scott Gummer 2009https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7756-30th-ave-ne-view-westward-over-todays-dahl-field.jpg7756 30th Ave NE view westward over todays Dahl Fieldhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/7756-30th-ave-ne-studio-unit-on-north-side-of-the-house.jpg7756 30th Ave NE studio unit on north side of the house2024-05-14T16:47:49+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/04/01/names-in-the-neighborhood-pinehurst-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinehurst-pocket-park-with-street-sign.march-2024.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park with street sign.March 2024Pinehurst Pocket Park at NE 117th Street & 19th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/chehalis-map.pngChehalis maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/11700-15th-ave-ne.built-1932-real-estate-office.jpg11700 15th Ave NE.built 1932 real estate officeThe earliest real estate office in Pinehurst, at the corner of NE 117th Street on 15th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/seattle-schools-in-1915.pngSeattle schools in 1915https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/pinehurst-pocket-park-at-117th-and-19th.jpgPinehurst Pocket Park at 117th and 19thPinehurst Pocket Park at NE 117th Street & 19th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/jackson-park-golf-course.don-sherman-park-history.jpgJackson Park Golf Course.Don Sherwood park history sheetsJackson Park Golf Coursehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pinehurst-plat-map-of-1926.jpgPinehurst plat map of 1926Pinehurst plat map of 1926https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/lake-city-school-colorized-photo.jpgLake City School colorized photoLake City started its own school in 1912 on the present site of the library, NE 125th Street and 28th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/hartranft-statue-in-harrisburg-pa.jpgHartranft statue in Harrisburg PAhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pinehurst-ad-seattle-times-october-3-1926.pngPinehurst-ad-Seattle-Times-October-3-1926Pinehurst's first advertisement in the Seattle Times newspaper, October 3, 1926.2024-05-10T03:31:02+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/04/15/the-business-district-of-pinehurst-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/real-estate-ad-in-the-seattle-pi-on-october-3-1926-page-55.jpgReal estate ad in the Seattle PI on October 3 1926 page 55https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/11552-15th-ave-ne-in-1945-colorized-photo.jpg11552 15th Ave NE in 1945 colorized photoThe first grocery store in Pinehurst in 1945https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/11710-15th-ave-ne-in-1956-colorized-photo.jpg11710 15th Ave NE in 1956 colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/11552-15th-ave-ne-in-1956-colorized-photo.jpg11552 15th Ave NE in 1956 colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/atrium-square-at-11730-15th-ave-ne-looking-northward.april-2024.jpgAtrium Square at 11730 15th Ave NE looking northward.April 2024Atrium Square at 11730 15th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/12354-15th-ave-ne.gas-station-1953-1.jpg12354 15th Ave NE.gas station 1953https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/12354-15th-ave-ne.gas-station-built-1952-1.jpg12354 15th Ave NE.gas station built 1952https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinehurst-safeway-south-elevation-on-ne-123rd-street.april-2024.jpgPinehurst Safeway south elevation on NE 123rd Street.April 2024The back of the Pinehurst Safeway building on NE 123rd Street shows that the building is finished on all sides. Rain gardens collect runoff from the roof. This view looks northward with 15th Ave NE at left.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinehurst-safeway-sidewalk-view.april-2024.jpgPinehurst Safeway sidewalk view.April 2024Looking northward with 15th Ave NE at left, we see the bus stop waiting area alongside the Safeway store where riders are sheltered from rain.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pinehurst-safeway-storefront.march-2024.jpgPinehurst Safeway storefront.March 2024The Pinehurst Safeway newly built in 2010 was positioned to face north.2024-05-10T03:30:48+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/03/01/the-nortons-of-ravenna-bryant-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/seattle-seminary-students-colorized-photo.pngSeattle Seminary students colorized photoSeattle Seminary students in 1893https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ravenna-park-colorized-photo.pngRavenna Park colorized photoW.W. Beck at Ravenna Parkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/seattle-seminary-1893.courtesy-of-seattle-pacific-university.jpgSeattle Seminary 1893.courtesy of Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle Seminary students in 1893https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/peterson-family-with-caption.jpgPeterson family with captionhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/rooted-in-mission.jpgRooted in Missionhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/4500-university-wa-built-1912.jpg4500 University Wa built 19124500 University Way NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/800-block-of-third-avenue-at-columbia.looking-northward.jpg800 block of Third Avenue at Columbia.looking northwardThe northwest corner of Third Avenue & Columbia Street in downtown Seattle was once the site of Cordelia's boarding house. In the backgounnd is the Wells Fargo Bank.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/real-estate-ad-for-university-view.october-1906.jpgReal estate ad for University View.October 1906https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/queen-of-the-pacific-built-1882.pngQueen of the Pacific built 1882https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/plat-map-university-view.filed-1906.jpgPlat map University View.filed 19062024-05-10T03:29:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/19/apartments-in-wedgwood-oneida-to-jasper/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedgewood-estates-old-and-new-buildings.december-2017.jpgwedgewood estates old and new buildings.december 2017The Wedgewood Estates apartment complex has its original buildings (at right) and 1980s buildings (at left.)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/wedgewood-estates-rental-office-at-3716-ne-75th-street-december-2017.jpgWedgewood Estates rental office at 3716 NE 75th Street.December 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jasper-hardhat-tour1.jpgJasper hardhat tourOn May 22, 2012, Nic Nobili, assistant manager of the Jasper (at left) gave a tour of the building to members of the Wedgwood Community Council. WCC President Per Johnson is at right.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/jasper-hardhat-tour.jpgJasper hardhat tourOn May 22, 2012, Nic Nobili, Assistant Manager of the Jasper (at left) gave a hardhat tour of the Jasper Apartments to members of the Wedgwood Community Council. WCC president Per Johnson is at right. The Jasper's completion date is set for July 10.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/christina-at-jasper-3-31-121.jpgChristina at Jasper 3-31-12A trailer on NE 86th Street is the new rental office for the Jasper Apartments.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/christina-at-jasper-3-31-12.jpgJasper 3-31-12Rental agent Christina Koski is working out of a trailer office as of March 30, for those who want to pre-lease apartments in the new Jasper.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mayor-mcginn-croppped-phto.jpgMayor McGinn croppped phtoSeattle Mayor Mike McGinn (left) visited Wedgwood on March 10, 2012. Per Johnson (at right), Wedgwood Community Council Land Use Chair, explained the process of neighborhood involvement in zoning & land use issues with the new Jasper Apartment construction (in background).https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00687.jpgWedgewood EstatesThe Wedgewood Estates Apartments is one of the few businesses in the neighborhood which still uses the extra "e" in the name. The rental office is at 3716 NE 75th Street, in one of the original brick fourplexes built in 1949.2024-04-17T15:29:07+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/03/19/the-world-flight-centennial-events/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/first-world-flight-centennial-banner.pngFirst World Flight Centennial banner2024-04-13T17:58:53+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/10/01/shearwater-part-three-shearwater-victories-and-setbacks-in-the-1960s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/shearwater-barracks-in-1961-national-archives-photo.jpgShearwater barracks in 1961.National Archives photoShearwater barracks buildings as photographed in 1961. Courtesy of the National Archives of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/shearwater-article-with-letter-from-congressman-wedgwood-echo-of-august-1957.jpgShearwater article with letter from Congressman.Wedgwood Echo of August 1957https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/decatur-school-front-door.jpgDecatur School front doorhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/senators-jackson-and-magnuson-in-1969-courtesy-of-uw-special-collections-19599.jpgSenators Jackson and Magnuson in 1969.Courtesy of UW Special Collections #19599https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/senator-warren-magnuson.jpgSenator Warren Magnusonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/shearwater-auction-notice-seattle-times-november-16-1965-page-22.jpgShearwater auction notice.Seattle Times November 16 1965 page 22https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/decatur-site-map-1965-auction-info.jpgDecatur site map 1965 auction infoThe 1965 auction materials showed Decatur School (white roof) surrounded on its site by Shearwater barracks buildings. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/magnuson-1977.jpgMagnuson 1977City Councilmember Jeannette Williams and Sen. Warren Magnuson at the dedication of Magnuson Park in 1977.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shearwater-inspection-1965.jpgShearwater inspection 1965https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wedgwood-echo-august-1957.jpgWedgwood Echo August 19572024-04-12T02:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/09/17/shearwater-part-one-navy-housing-in-wedgwood-in-the-1940s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/view-ridge-school-construction.12-march-1948-courtesy-of-mohai.jpgView Ridge School construction.12 March 1948 courtesy of MOHAIhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/housing-applications-graph-of-1941-to-1945.jpgHousing applications graph of 1941 to 1945https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/cedar-vale-sale-ad-of-feb-4-1953.jpgCedar Vale sale ad of Feb 4 1953https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/jesse-epstein-1980-courtesy-of-seattle-housing-authority.jpgJesse Epstein 1980 courtesy of Seattle Housing AuthorityJesse Epstein in 1980. Photo courtesy of Seattle Housing Authority.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shearwater-auction-map-of-1965.jpgShearwater auction map of 1965When the Shearwater site was auctioned in 1965, the parcels for sale were numbered 1 through 5. The "school" site is Decatur Elementary School. The other blacked-out sections were not owned by the Navy and were not part of the auction.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shearwater-on-decatur-site.jpgShearwater on Decatur siteOne of the original Shearwater buildings has been placed on a permanent foundation and is still in use on the site of Decatur Elementary School.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shearwater-bird.jpgshearwater bird2024-04-12T02:11:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/06/29/balch-and-beyond-new-architecture-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/9102-32nd-ave-ne-demolished-2016-e1498940620598.jpg9102 32nd Ave NE.demolished 2016Old house at 9102 32nd Ave NE, demolished in 2016 to build the new house at right.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/9102-32nd-ave-ne-under-construction-2016-e1498940558613.jpg9102 32nd Ave NE.under construction 20169102 32nd Ave NE under construction in 2016. This front view shows the inverted-pitch roof.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/9102-32nd-ave-ne-facing-north-2016-e1498939962787.jpg9102 32nd Ave NE facing north.2016A house in volumetric forms at 9102 32nd Ave NE, built 2016.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2381-ne-90th-street-built-2011.jpg2381 NE 90th Street built 2011Modernist form and materials, not "street friendly."https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/6816-29th-ave-ne-built-2009-e1498790332428.jpg6816 29th Ave NE built 2009The Umbrella House designed by David Neiman, built 2009 at 6816 29th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/8022-28th-ave-ne-built-1958.jpg8022 28th Ave NE built 1958The house at 8022 28th Ave NE was designed by Paul Hayden Kirk and built in 1958 in Wedgwood #3.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/4200-ne-85th-street-built-1949.jpg4200 NE 85th Street built 1949A cement block house built in minimal traditional style in 1949 in the Wedgwood Park plat, 4200 NE 85th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/7019-29th-ave-ne-built-1947.jpg7019 29th Ave NE built 1947A minimal traditional style house at 7019 29th Ave NE built 1947 in the Wedgwood Rock plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/gateposts-at-35th-and-81st-original-wedgwood-plat.jpggateposts at 35th and 81st.original Wedgwood platGateposts as entrance markers to the original Wedgwood plat2024-04-01T20:26:50+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/01/11/wedgwoods-immigrants-the-akahoshi-family/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/camp-harmony-at-puyallup-fairgrounds-in-may-to-september-1942.jpgCamp Harmony at Puyallup Fairgrounds in May to September 1942https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/lease-agreement-of-1921-to-higashi.jpgLease agreement of 1921 to HigashiLease agreement with a Japanese farmer on what later became the Picardo Farm. The lease agreements remained in effect after Mabel Barry sold the land to the Picardos.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/japanese-evacuees-arriving-at-camp-harmony-puyallup-in-1942.jpgJapanese evacuees arriving at Camp Harmony Puyallup in 1942Japanese evacuees at Camp Harmony, Puyallup, in 1942https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dahl-field-in-1970.gifDahl Field in 1970Dahl Field in 1970https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dahl-field-playground-looking-south-on-26th-ave-ne.jpgDahl Field playground looking south on 26th Ave NEThe play equipment is at the end of 26th Ave NE on Dahl Field.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dahl-field-skate-park-baseball-willow.jpgDahl Field skate park, baseball, willowIn the 1920's there were houses on what is now Dahl Field at about the site of the skate park.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/peat-removal-in-1953-at-dahl-field.jpgPeat removal in 1953 at Dahl FieldPeat removal in 1953 at the future Dahl Field, looking eastward with NE 75th Street on the right. Seattle Municipal Archives photo #28939https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/wartime-blossoms-article-in-seattle-times-may-11-1942.jpgWartime.Blossoms article in Seattle Times May 11 1942https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/turnip-flowers.jpgTurnip flowersturnip blossomshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fdr-pearl-harbor-speech-december-8-1941-e1452558294526.jpgFDR Pearl Harbor speech December 8 1941President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress on December 8, 1941.2024-03-23T01:49:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/03/29/street-grade-ups-and-downs-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/retaining-wall-and-driveway-on-ne-75th-street.march-2024.jpgretaining wall and driveway on NE 75th Street.March 2024https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/7512-35th-ave-ne-vanderwel-house-property-card-photo-of-1938.jpg7512 35th Ave NE VanderWel house property card photo of 1938https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/corner-of-75th-looking-north-on-30th.colorized-sma-photo-45585-of-march-30-1954.webpCorner of 75th looking north on 30th.colorized SMA photo 45585 of March 30 1954https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/corner-of-30th-75th.colorized-photo-sma-455830-of-march-30-1954.webpCorner of 30th & 75th.colorized photo SMA 455830 of March 30 1954Corner of 30th Ave NE, looking eastward on NE 75th Street. Colorized photo, Seattle Municipal Archives photo #45583 of March 30, 1952.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/street-paving-at-30th-and-75th-damage-case.seattle-municipal-archives-45583.jpgStreet paving at 30th and 75th damage case.Seattle Municipal Archives #45583https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/street-paving-tax-cut-for-aggrieved-citizens.seattle-post-intelligencer-newspaper-23-december-1953.pngStreet paving tax cut for aggrieved citizens.Seattle Post Intelligencer newspaper 23 December 1953Seattle Post-Intelligencer article of December 23, 1953. Mentioned are Mr. Grubb whose property is pictured above, at the northeast corner of 75th & 30th. The other property owner mentioned is Mr. Van Sant, owner of the House in the Road at the corner of 31st and NE 80th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/7308-38th-ave-ne-front-view-1.jpg7308 38th Ave NE front viewThe McGillivrays had this house moved away from 35th Ave NE to create space for a parking lot for their store. The house was moved to 7308 38th Ave NE. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/7356-39th-ave-ne-built-19501.jpg7356 39th Ave NE built 1950https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/7528-35th-ave-ne-jacklin-house-in-1956.jpg7528 35th Ave NE Jacklin house in 1956The Jacklin house in 1956 was lower than the level of 35th Ave NE. The garage at left was built in 1922 as a grocery store. The Jacklins kept a cow and sold milk.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/7528-35th-ave-ne-jacklin-house-in-1919.jpg7528 35th Ave NE Jacklin house in 1919In 1919 the Jacklin house was level with 35th Ave NE. 2024-03-21T20:43:08+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2024/02/02/mcadoo-architect-exhibit-at-the-university-of-washington/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/benjamin-f-mcadoo-jr.portrait.jpgBenjamin F McAdoo Jr.portrait2024-03-19T18:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/01/25/requiem-for-the-big-green-house/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/7321-35th-ave-ne-looms-over-busy-arterial-on-january-31-2015.jpg7321 35th Ave NE looms over busy arterial on January 31 2015The Big Green House was hemmed in by commercial development until finally being torn down in 2015.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/7321-27-35th-ave-ne-finished-townhomes-january-16-2016.jpg7321-27 35th Ave NE finished townhomes.January 16 2016New townhouses stand in the former site of the Big Green House as of January 2016.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/big-green-house-no-parking-starting-february-16-2015.jpgBig Green House.No parking starting February 16 2015Signs for no parking in the demolition zone have been posted, effective Monday February 16, 2015.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/big-green-7321-house-next-to-7307-storefront-built-in-2005.jpgBig Green 7321 house next to 7307 storefront built in 2005The Big Green House now stands alone on 35th Ave NE with storefront buildings on either side of it. The last owner, Dennis Matau, refused to sell and lived in the house until his death in 2001.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/big-green-house-and-7322-34th-ave-ne-behind-it.jpgBig Green House and 7322 34th Ave NE behind itThe Big Green House looms up high over 35th Ave NE. Behind it on 34th Ave NE can be seen a new house built by the developer in 2002 when he subdivided the original lot.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/7500-43rd-ave-ne.jpg7500 43rd Ave NEThe house built by Gustav Morris in 1910 is loved by its current owners.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/7321-35th-ave-ne-front-view-boarded-up-on-24-january-2015.jpg7321 35th Ave NE front view boarded up on 24 January 2015The Big Green House at 7321 35th Ave NE is boarded up and awaiting demolition.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/future-of-35th-ave-ne-plan.pngFuture of 35th Ave NE planA grant-funded, coordinated neighborhood design plan for what people want in future commercial developments along 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/7318-34th-ave-ne-built-1911.jpg7318 34th Ave NE built 1911In hte wintertime the Voss family used to retreat to the house at 7318 34th Ave NE because it was smaller and easier to heat. It is likely that William Voss built this house first, in 1911.2024-03-19T17:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/08/10/names-in-the-neighborhood-lavilla/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lavilla-dairy-location-map.jpgLaVilla Dairy location maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/al-b-feb-2-2013.jpgAl B Feb 2 2013https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/10020-lake-shore-blvd-built-1918.jpg10020 Lake Shore Blvd.built 1918https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lavilla-depot-at-ne-100th-street-and-lakeshore-blvd-ne.jpgLaVilla Depot at NE 100th Street and Lakeshore Blvd NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/1219-16th-ave-east-built-1904.jpg1219 16th Ave East built 1904The Doyle family lived in a comfortable home on Capitol Hill but they retreated to LaVilla for a summer break.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/seaboard-company.jpgSeaboard CompanyThese 1906 Seattle real estate companies were interlinked and names of the principals are shown as street names on the Lake Shore View plat map.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lake-shore0001.jpgLake Shore View plat mapThe plat of Lake Shore View was filed in 1906, from NE 95th to 105th Streets.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/mckees.jpgMcKeesMcKees Correct Road Map of Seattle and Vicinity, 1894.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/lavilla.jpgLavillaThe King County property map for the area near Lake Washington at NE 95th Street is marked with the deslgnation LaVilla.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pennington0001.jpgPenington2024-03-09T05:46:32+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/02/10/matthews-beach-in-seattle-in-the-1930s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/matthews-beach-courtesy-of-seattle-times.webpMatthews Beach courtesy of Seattle Timeshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/matthews-house-colorized-photo.pngMatthews House colorized photoHome of John Matthews, built 1923, as pictured in the King County survey in 1938.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/matthews-beach-in-1957-colorized-by-david-zimmerman.jpgMatthews Beach in 1957 colorized by David Zimmermanhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/matthews-beach-play-structure.jpgMatthews Beach play structurePlay structure at Matthews Beach Park.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/roy-land-house-excavation.jpgRoy Land house excavationRoy Land at work with his horse team in the 1930s. They are excavating for a house, outlined in the lower right corner of the photo.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/land-family-swimming.jpgLand family swimmingSwimming at Matthews Beach: in the 1930s swim suits were made of wool. Mrs. Land at left; Dorothy; eldest Land daughter Sadie Chilson; Lucille Chilson; Maxine, twelfth and last Land child.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/roy-land-garden.jpgRoy Land gardenRoy and Anna Land with their garden produce in the 1930s. Mr. Land is holding up a bunch of rhubarb. In the 1930s people tried to live as cheaply as possible by growing and canning food.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/roy-land-1936-at-green-lake.jpgRoy Land 1936 at Green LakeRoy Land is shown here with his horse team doing landscaping work at Green Lake.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/roy-land-wheat-farm-in-1920s.jpgRoy Land wheat farm in 1920sRoy Land with horse team on a wheat farm in eastern Oregon. Changing economic conditions caused the family to go to Portland and then to Seattle in 1930.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/john-g-mathews.jpgJohn G MathewsJohn G. Matthews (1864-1937) came to Seattle in 1910 and was active in the timber business.2024-03-07T00:08:58+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/04/19/before-there-was-a-wedgwood-safeway-from-rural-to-urban/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/safeway-retaining-wall.2-may-2020.jpgSafeway retaining wall.2 May 2020Retaining wall along NE 75th Street was put in when the Safeway site was built up to make it more level. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dairy-queen-colorized-photo.jpgDairy Queen colorized photoDairy Queen looking eastward along NE 75th Street, when the store was on the site of the first Safeway. Photo courtesy of Don Morgan who lived in the house at left, 3603 NE 75th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/wedgwood-safeway-opening-announcement.seattle-times-8-june-1951.jpegWedgwood Safeway opening announcement.Seattle Times 8 June 1951Opening announcement of the Wedgwood Safeway in June 1951. The notice emphasized convenient self-service.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/3603-ne-75th-street-scanned-from-property-card-photo.jpg3603 NE 75th Street scanned from property card photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/safeway-zoning-approval.seattle-times-13-june-1947.jpegSafeway zoning approval.Seattle Times 13 June 1947Safeway's application for building was approved in June 1947.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/safeway-remodeling-in-the-1960s.seattle-times-21-january-1959.jpgSafeway remodeling in the 1960s.Seattle Times 21 January 1959The "remodeling" referred to in this article of 1959 is of improved presentation of products in the Wedgwood Safeway store which had been built in 1951. During the 1950s supermarkets were constantly making changes to modernize the shopping experience.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/safeway-retaining-wall-on-ne-75th-street.jpgSafeway retaining wall on NE 75th StreetSafeway retaining wall along NE 75th Street. The wall is there because the site was leveled and the new building set back on the lot, all the way to the east. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/safeway-as-seen-from-the-morgan-house-in-1961.jpgSafeway as seen from the Morgan house in 1961https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/morgan-memorial-marker-at-tahoma-natl-cemetery-in-kent-wa.jpgMorgan memorial marker at Tahoma Natl Cemetery in Kent WADon Morgan memorial marker at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/gus-johnson-grandchildren-in-the-summer-of-1949.jpgGus Johnson grandchildren in the summer of 1949Johnson family grandchildren in the summer of 1949. Looking southward behind the Johnson house was garden, orchard and pasture for the cow.2024-03-04T17:06:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/09/13/van-doren-in-washington-territory/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/king-county-watershed-map-in-color.jpgKing County Watershed map in colorhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/george-ward-portrait.history-of-seattle-page-734.jpgGeorge Ward portrait.History of Seattle page 734George W. Ward (1838-1913), son-in-law of Cornelius M. Van Doren.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cornelius-van-doren.courtesy-of-kent-historical-museum.jpgCornelius Van Doren.Courtesy of Kent Historical MuseumCornelius Van Doren 1815-1887https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hop-vines.jpghop vineshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hop-pickers-in-white-river-valley-in-1902.asahel-curtis-photo-in-uw-special-collections.pnghop pickers in White River Valley in 1902.Asahel Curtis Photo in UW Special Collectionshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/hops.jpghopshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/van-doren-holdings-in-township-26.jpgVan Doren holdings in Township 26close-up of land claims in northeast Seattle, Township 26.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/van-doren-land-claims.bureau-of-land-management.jpgVan Doren land claims.Bureau of Land ManagementList of C.M. Van Doren's land claims made in the 1870s, courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/white-river-and-puyallup-river-watershed.usgs-national-map-data.pngWhite River and Puyallup River watershed.USGS National Map dataWhite River Watershed in southeast King Countyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/van-doren-park-with-green-river-in-flood-2006.jpgVan Doren Park with Green River in flood 2006Van Doren's Landing at a bend in the Green River at Kent, Washington.2024-03-04T04:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/03/22/the-aype-and-the-growth-of-northeast-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rainier-vista-alaska-yukon-pacific-exposition-seattle-1909.uw-special-collections-ayp-869.jpgrainier-vista-alaska-yukon-pacific-exposition-seattle-1909.UW Special Collections AYP 869https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/univercity-by-roy-nielsen.jpgUniverCity by Roy Nielsenhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/seattle-fire-marker-at-1st-madison.jpgSeattle Fire marker at 1st & MadisonThere is a memorial marker for the Seattle Fire of June 6, 1889, placed on the old Federal Building at 1st & Madison Streets.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pioneer-square-pergola-in-march-2015.jpgPioneer Square Pergola in March 2015The sheltering structure of the Pioneer Square Pergola (foreground) was set up in 1909 for people waiting for the streetcar out to the AYP in northeast Seattle..https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/uw-quad-cherry-blossoms-march-2015.jpgUW Quad cherry blossoms March 2015The AYPE laid the architectural and landscaping foundation for today's beautiful campus of the University of Washington in Seattle. Yoshino cherry trees in bloom on the Quad in spring 2015.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/james-a-moore-1861-1929.jpgJames A. Moore 1861-1929James A. Moore, Seattle developer, 1861-1929https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/arctic-building-at-3rd-avenue-and-cherry-street.jpgArctic Building at 3rd Avenue and Cherry StreetThe Arctic Building at the northeast corner of Third & Cherry in downtown Seattle was built in 1916 and is now a hotel.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/aype-gradingcrew-uwcampus-1908.jpgAYPE-gradingCrew-UWCampus-1908A crew using horse-drawn grading equipment prepared the grounds of the AYPE on the UW campus, Seattle, in 1908. Photo by Frank H. Nowell, UW Special Collections Image Number AYP522.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/university-district-location-map-courtesy-of-historylink-e1446784252694.jpgUniversity District location map courtesy of HistoryLinkMap of the location of the University District in Seattle. By Chris Goodman, courtesy of HistoryLink.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/city-lights-first-streetlamps.jpgCity Light's first streetlampsCity Light put in streetlamps in 1909. Photo courtesy of the 1911 City Light Annual Report.2024-03-03T17:25:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/03/30/wilsons-exposition-heights/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/wilson-exposition-heights-of-1930-robb-wilson-wives-signatures-on-tax-roll.jpgWilson Exposition Heights of 1930 Robb & Wilson wives signatures on tax rollAs of 1930 the signatures of the widows, Robb & Wilson, can be seen on the Tax Assessment Rolls. Original King County property ownership documents are kept at the Puget Sound Regional Archives in Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/maple-leaf-school-building-on-ne-105th-street.jpgMaple Leaf School building on NE 105th StreetAn undated photo of the Maple Leaf School which was built by or before 1910 on the southeast corner of NE 105th Street & 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/wilsons-exposition-heights-plat-map-1908.jpgWilson's Exposition Heights plat map 1908Wilson's Exposition Heights plat extends from NE 100th Street (bottom line of the map) to NE 105th, and from 35th Ave NE to 40th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/chittenden-terrace-park-plat-14712-35th-ave-ne-copy.jpgChittenden Terrace Park plat 14712 35th Ave NE - CopyChittenden Terrace Park was the name Clyde C. Chittenden gave to this development where he built his own home at 14712 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/newcomers-drivers-license-statistics-in-king-county.jpgNewcomers Drivers License statistics in King CountyStastics of applications from out-of-state residents who have moved to King County and applied for a new driver's license.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/space-needle-and-monorail-century-21-worlds-fair-in-seattle-1962.jpgSpace Needle and Monorail, Century 21 World's Fair in Seattle 1962The Space Needle and the Monorail were built for the Century 21 World's Fair in 1962.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/hiram-m-chittenden-1858-1917.jpgHiram M Chittenden 1858-1917Gen. Hiram M. Chittenden 1858-1917. He came to Seattle in 1906 to oversee construction of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/3810-49th-ave-ne-in-laurelhurst-built-in-1925-by-edmund-l-jenkins.jpg3810 49th Ave NE in Laurelhurst built in 1925 by Edmund L JenkinsIn 1925 Edmund L. Jenkins built this house in Laurelhurst for his family.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/wedding-announcement-in-seattle-daily-times-april-7-1929.jpgWedding announcement in Seattle Daily Times April 7, 19291919 wedding announcement for Irene Odell, Mary Wilson's granddaughter.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/wilsons-exposition-heights-tax-roll-of-1910-robb-signature.jpgWilsons Exposition Heights tax roll of 1910 Robb signatureThe Tax Assessment Roll of 1910 shows the strong signature of J.N. Robb on quite a few lots in the plat, but there were no houses.2024-03-03T17:04:45+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/02/23/marshall-blinn-logging-and-land-speculation-in-washington-territory/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/battle-of-seattle-painting-by-emily-inez-denny-in-spl-photo-collection-40444.jpgBattle of Seattle painting by Emily Inez Denny in SPL photo collection 40444https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/riteaid-at-85th-and-35th.jpgRiteAid at 85th and 35thOne of Marshall Blinn's land claims in 1870 was the present site of Rite Aid at NE 85th Street in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/arthur-denny-1822-1899.jpgArthur Denny 1822-1899Arthur Denny (1822-1899) named the alliterative pairs of downtown Seattle streets.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/seabeck-to-seattle-map.gifSeabeck to Seattle mapSeabeck is on Hood Canal, part of the Puget Sound waterways west of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/williamseward.jpgWilliamSewardWilliam H. Seward 1801-1872https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/lafayettebalch.gifLafayetteBalchLafayette Balch 1825-1862https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/marshall-blinn-circa-1870.jpgMarshall Blinn circa 1870Marshall Blinn 1827-18852024-03-03T16:33:49+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/10/10/seattle-street-names/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/705-second-avenue-carson-boren-plaque-on-hoge-building.jpg705 Second Avenue Carson Boren plaque on Hoge Buildinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/seattle-plats-of-1910-and-1853.historylink-essay-2026.jpgSeattle plats of 1910 and 1853.HistoryLink Essay 2026Map of Seattle in 1910 shows Belltown at the north end and the original plats of 1853 at the south end, what is now Pioneer Square. Reference: HistoryLink Essay 2026.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/manhole-covers-seattle-map-at-1st-and-spring-streets.jpgmanhole covers seattle map at 1st and spring streetshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/carson-boren-first-cabin-in-seattle-plaque.jpgCarson Boren first cabin in Seattle plaquehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/native-seattle-book-cover.jpgNative Seattle book coverhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/boren-sisters-louisa-and-mary-ann-photo-courtesy-of-uw-special-collections.jpgBoren sisters Louisa and Mary Ann photo courtesy of UW Special CollectionsThe Boren sisters: Mary Ann (at right) was the wife of Arthur Denny. His younger brother David married Louisa Boren (at left) in 1853, the first wedding of white settlers in Seattle. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ballard-tile-street-names.jpgBallard tile street namesBallard's old street nameshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/brooklyn-addition-to-seattle-plat-map-of-1890.jpgBrooklyn Addition to Seattle plat map of 1890West of the university campus, the neighborhood had been platted as Brooklyn in 1890.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/seattle-fire-marker-at-1st-madison.jpgSeattle Fire marker at 1st & MadisonThe Great Fire of June 6, 1889 began at the corner of 1st and Madison Streets.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/plaque-at-olympic-hotel.jpgplaque-at-olympic-hotelA plaque in front of the Fairmont Olympic Hotel commemorates the original site of the University of Washington.2024-03-02T04:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/04/24/fremont-drug-company-in-seattle-part-three-from-drugstore-to-red-door/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fremont-tavern-on-feb-23-1974-courtesy-of-steve-renfrow.jpgFremont Tavern on Feb 23 1974 courtesy of Steve Renfrowhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fremont-statue-faces-north-across-34th.jpgFremont statue faces north across 34thLooking west along North 34th Street in Fremont, we see the 3401 building at right. Former site of Fremont Drug Company, this building built in 2001 now has a Starbucks.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fremont-northbound-in-february-2016.jpgFremont northbound in February 2016Looing north on Fremont Avenue, the 3401 building at the northwest corner of the intersection has a Starbucks Coffee shop.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/red-door-building-showing-intersection.jpgRed Door building showing intersectionhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/red-door-cabinetry-at-the-bar.jpgRed Door cabinetry at the barOriginal Fremont Drug Company cabinetry is now the back bar at the Red Door.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fremont-tavern-circa-1937.jpgFremont Tavern circa 1937Fremont Tavern circa 1937https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/3407-fremont-ave-n.photo-year-2000-includes-dubliner-tavern.jpg3407 Fremont Ave N.photo year 2000 includes Dubliner TavernAs of the year 2000 there were two taverns in the building at the corner of 34th & Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/blue-moon-book.jpgBlue Moon bookhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/lough-children-at-34th-fremont.jpgLough children at 34th & FremontIn this undated photo of the children of the Lough family, in the background we see that the Carr Real Estate office is using the former Fremont Drug Company building at 3401 Fremont Ave N.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/lough-men-at-fremont-drug-company.jpgLough men at Fremont Drug CompanyIn 1911 the Fremont Drug Company moved a little northward on the block, to 3423 Fremont Ave N. Photo courtesy of the Lough family.2024-02-22T00:06:11+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/03/08/fremont-drug-company-in-seattle-part-one-beginnings/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fremont-drug-circa-1905.with-mcmullen-kiosk.jpgFremont Drug circa 1905.with McMullen kioskEarly photo of the Fremont Drug Company building located at the northwest corner of North 34th Street and Fremont Avenue. The kiosk in the foreground was for the McMullen Company, used to guide customers to their grain mill to the west (left of photo).https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fremont-drug-company-interior-circa-1900.uw-special-collections-1345.61.jpgFremont Drug Company interior circa 1900.UW Special Collections 1345.61Interior of the Fremont Drug Company circa 1900. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections Item 1345.61https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/griffith-real-estate-ad.seattle-post-intelligencer-9-april-1889.jpgGriffith real estate ad.Seattle Post Intelligencer 9 April 1889By 1889 the price of lots in Fremont had gone up to $100 per lot, as per this ad in the Seattle Post Intelligencer newspaper of April 9, 1889.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ss-elder-in-fremont-colleague.1904-january-2-page-9.jpgSS Elder in Fremont Colleague.1904 January 2 page 9The January 1904 special edition of the Fremont Colleague newspaper ran this feature article about Sidney S. Elder. The article tells that Mr. Elder was beginning to transition out of the Fremont Drug Company as of 1903-1904.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ss-elders-orchard-addition-plat-map-of-1906.jpgSS Elders Orchard Addition plat map of 1906Plat map of Sidney S. Elder's Orchard Addition. The top right corner is at 42nd & Stone Way.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/reading-room-in-1900.seattle-daily-times-26-january-1900-page-8.jpgReading room in 1900.Seattle Daily Times 26 January 1900 page 8Seattle Daily Times article of January 26, 1900, about the new Reading Room in Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/seattle-fire-photo-by-james-soule.courtesy-of-mohai.jpgSeattle Fire photo by James Soule.courtesy of MOHAILooking southward from Second & Cherry Streets in July 1889, we see tents set up for businesses in the burned-over downtown district. Photo courtesy of MOHAI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fremont-drug-company-article-in-the-fremont-colleague.1904-january-2-page-3.jpgFremont Drug Company article in the Fremont Colleague.1904 January 2 page 3Fremont Drug Company article in the Fremont Colleague newspaper special edition of January 2, 1904. On microfilm at the University of Washington.2024-02-21T23:58:30+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/08/10/wedgwoods-do-it-yourself-fire-department-in-the-1940s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/fire-truck-at-dahl-field-photo-courtesy-of-bruce-bergman.jpgFire truck at Dahl Field photo courtesy of Bruce BergmanWedgwood's fire truck when it was parked at Dahl Field (no date, photo courtesy of Bruce Bergman).https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/doug-clyde-april-1960-in-the-wedgwood-echo.jpgDoug Clyde April 1960 in the Wedgwood Echohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wedgwood-fire-station-open-house-august-8-2013.jpgWedgwood Fire Station Open House August 8 2013A fun time was had by all at the Fire Station 40 Open House on August 10, 2013.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wedgwood-fire-station-remodelled-kitchen-2013.jpgWedgwood Fire Station remodelled kitchen 2013The kitchen of Fire Station 40 was remodelled in 2012-2013.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wedgwood-fire-station-equipment-room.jpgWedgwood Fire Station equipment roomFire Station 40 gear and equipment.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wedgwood-fire-station-at-9401-35th-ave-ne.jpgWedgwood Fire Station at 9401 35th Ave NEWedgwood Fire Station at 9401 35th Ave NE2024-02-20T18:49:17+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/08/wedgwood-rock-and-big-rock-the-orphaned-boulder-siblings/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/terry-swanson.jpgTerry SwansonDr. Terry Swanson of the UW stands in front of Big Rock at Coupeville, Whidbey Island. Photo courtesy of the Whidbey News-Times.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/big-rock-coupeville1.jpgBig Rock CoupevilleBig Rock at Coupeville, WA. Photo courtesy of http://nwgeology.wordpress.com/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/big-rock-coupeville.jpgBig Rock CoupevilleBig Rock, Coupeville, WA. Photo courtesy of http://nwgeology.wordpress.com/ 2024-02-19T19:31:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/08/08/the-spiger-family-in-ravenna/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-house-6835-27th-ave-ne-current-photo.jpgSpiger house 6835 27th Ave NE current photoCurrent photo of the Spiger house, 6835 27th Ave NE, built in 1913.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-house-6856-25th-ave-ne.moved-from-address-shown-1.jpgSpiger house 6856 25th Ave NE.moved from address shownHenry & Carrie Spiger lived in this house before it was moved to its present location, 6856 25th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-gas-station-in-1958-2.jpgSpiger gas station in 1958Spiger gas station in 1958https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-gas-station-in-1965-1.jpgSpiger gas station in 1965https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-gas-station-in-1940-1.jpgSpiger gas station in 1940Spiger gas station in 1940https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-house-6835-27th-ave-ne-built-1913-1.jpgSpiger house 6835 27th Ave NE built 1913The Spiger family home at 6835 27th Ave NE as photographed in 1937 during a King County survey of properties.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-house-at-3502-ne-44th-street.property-photo-of-1937-1.jpgSpiger house at 3502 NE 44th Street.property photo of 1937In 1918 the Spiger family moved to this house on the southern half of the block, with their gas station to the norrh. Photo from property records.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-house-6856-25th-ave-ne-current-photo.jpgSpiger house 6856 25th Ave NE current photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/spiger-holdings-3501-ne-45th-street.sold-2022.jpgSpiger holdings 3501 NE 45th Street.sold 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/yesler-plat-of-1888-1.jpgYesler plat of 1888Town of Yesler plat map filed in 1888 by Yesler and his investor, J.D. Lowman. Top line of the map is NE 45th Street just east of the intersection of Union Bay Place NE.2024-02-19T18:43:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/08/19/wellsdale-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8035-42nd-ave-ne-built-1935.jpg8035-42nd-ave-ne-built-1935This house in the Wellsdale plat was built in 1935. The owner left the sides covered by tar paper only, to reduce the assessed value of the house for property taxes.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/little-free-library-in-wedgwood-august-2013.jpgLittle Free Library in Wedgwood August 2013This Little Free Library in the Wellsdale plat is on 43rd Ave NE a few doors north of Thornton Creek School at Decatur.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/faculty-photo-1909-oregon-state-u-item-p025-1996.jpgFaculty photo 1909 Oregon State U item P025 1996Gordon V. Skelton, front row, third from left, in 1909 with the faculty of the School of Engineering and Mechanic Arts, Oregon State University. Photo courtesy of Facilities Services Records, OSU Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/wellsdale-school-oregon.jpgWellsdale School, OregonWellsdale School, Oregon, in the 1890's.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/kroll-map-wellsdale-closeup.jpgKroll map Wellsdale closeup2024-02-18T14:01:08+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/09/01/the-minnie-kraus-plat-in-northeast-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/alpha-omicron-pi-sorority-symbol.jpgAlpha Omicron Pi sorority symbolhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/11337-alton-ave-ne.built-1937.jpg11337 Alton Ave NE.built 1937https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/skagit-belle-sank-in-1965.jpgSkagit Belle sank in 1965The Skagit Belle sank at the Seattle waterfront in 1965.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/skagit-belle-with-polynesian-restaurant-at-pier-51-in-1965.werner-leggenhager-photo.jpgSkagit Belle with Polynesian Restaurant at Pier 51 in 1965.Werner Leggenhager photoThe Skagit Belle and the Polynesian restaurant were opened during the Seattle World's Fair in 1962.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/sternwheeler-gleaner-of-mt-vernon-docked-at-seattle-waterfront.uw-special-collections-tra870.jpgSternwheeler Gleaner of Mt Vernon docked at Seattle waterfront.UW Special Collections TRA870Joseph Brugger started his maritime career on a sternwheeler, the Gleaner, in the Skagit River.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ada-kraus-portrait-broadway-high-school-yearbook.pngAda Kraus portrait Broadway High School yearbookMinnie's older sister Ada, portrait in the Broadway High School yearbook of 1911.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/minnie-kraus-portrait-broadway-high-school-yearbook.pngMinnie Kraus portrait Broadway High School yearbookMinnie Kraus portrait in the Broadway High School yearbook of 1911.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/minnie-krause.trinity-parish-church-in-seattle-photo-by-steve-morgan.jpgMinnie Krause.Trinity Parish Church in Seattle photo by Steve MorganTrinity Episcopal Church in Seattle where Joseph & Minnie were married.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/minnie-krause.joseph-brugger-1918.pngMinnie Krause.Joseph Brugger 1918Joseph Kraus mariner application card courtesy of Ancestry .comhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/minnie-kraus.seattle-times-newspaper-30-june-1918-page-5.pngMinnie Kraus.Seattle Times newspaper 30 June 1918 page 52024-02-13T16:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/08/16/the-stairways-of-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/stairs-down-frorm-30th-ave-ne-towards-dahl-field.11-july-2020-1.jpgStairs down frorm 30th Ave NE towards Dahl Field.11 July 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/stairs-7560-7554-7548-southward-view-on-30th-ave-ne.11-july-2020.jpgStairs 7560 7554 7548 southward view on 30th Ave NE.11 July 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/stairs-from-45th-ave-ne-to-view-ridge-school.12-august-2020.jpgStairs from 45th Ave NE to View Ridge School.12 August 2020On the east side of 45th Ave NE, across from View Ridge Park, two sets of stairs ascend to View Ridge School.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/view-ridge-park-playground.12-august-2020.jpgView Ridge Park playground.12 August 2020View Ridge Park is at NE 70th Street & 45th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/path-at-95th-and-sacajawea-school.1-august-2020.jpgPath at 95th and Sacajawea School.1 August 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/stairs-at-95th-and-lake-city-way-ne.1-august-2020.jpgStairs at 95th and Lake City Way NE.1 August 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/path-to-sacajawea-playground-west-of-20th-ave-ne.1-august-2020.jpgPath to Sacajawea Playground west of 20th Ave NE.1 August 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/stairs-approach-on-ne-90th-looking-east.12-august-2020.jpgStairs approach on NE 90th looking east.12 August 2020Approaching the NE 90th Street stairway from Ravenna Ave NE up to 25th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/stairs-at-77th-up-from-30th-ave-ne.11-july-2020.jpgStairs at 77th up from 30th Ave NE.11 July 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/blaine-street-steps-and-streissguth-gardesn.photo-by-cary-simmons.jpgBlaine Street steps and Streissguth Gardesn.photo by Cary Simmons2024-02-13T16:21:07+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/05/30/discovering-history-through-digitized-newspapers/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/seal-of-washington.pngSeal of Washingtonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/newspaper-sample.jpgNewspaper sampleThe Washington State Library has digitized some historic newspapers.2024-02-12T06:07:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/11/20/a-plat-of-traditional-architecture-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2722-ne-89th-street-built-1941-fir-crest-plat.jpg2722 NE 89th Street.built 1941 Fir Crest plat2722 NE 89th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2745-ne-89th-street-built-1941-fir-crest-plat.jpg2745 NE 89th Street.built 1941 Fir Crest plat2745 NE 89th Street in the Fir Crest plathttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2729-ne-89th-street-showing-set-back-built-1941-fir-crest-plat.jpg2729 NE 89th Street showing set back.built 1941 Fir Crest plat2729 NE 89th Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2716-ne-88th-street-built-1939-property-card-photo.jpg2716 NE 88th Street.built 1939 property card photo2716 NE 88th Street, built in 1939 in the first group of Fir Crest houses. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/3153-ne-85th-street-built-1942.jpg3153 NE 85th Street.built 1942This two-bedroom, one-bathroom house is at 3153 NE 85th Street in the original Wedgwood plat. It is similar to the Fir Crest houses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2710-ne-88th-street-built-1939.jpg2710 NE 88th Street.built 1939The house at 2710 NE 88th Street was built in 1939 in the first group of Fir Crest houses. It has a hipped roof consisting of four sloping surfaces adjoining the walls. The front gable (triangular form) and the visible chimney add visual appeal which varies the plane of the exterior walls.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2702-ne-89th-street-wide-shot-november-2018.jpg2702 NE 89th Street.wide shot November 2018The house at 2702 NE 89th Street shows how the houses in the Fir Crest plat were set deeply in wooded lots.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2702-ne-88th-street-built-1939-at-the-corner-of-27th-ave-ne.jpg2702 NE 88th Street.built 1939 at the corner of 27th Ave NE2702 NE 88th Street, built in 1939, is shown nestled in large trees which were preserved in the Fir Crest plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/homes-speeded-at-fir-crest-november-19-1939-seattle-times-page-26.jpgHomes Speeded at Fir Crest.November 19 1939 Seattle Times page 26A news article on the real estate page of the Seattle Times, November 19, 1939, announced the start of new houses in the Fir Crest plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/2740-ne-88th-street-built-1939.jpg2740 NE 88th Street.built 19392740 NE 88th Street built in 1939, one of the first houses in the new Fir Crest plat. The house is two-bedroom, one bathroom.2024-02-11T18:49:59+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/13/from-yesler-to-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/conover-in-1893.jpgConover in 1893https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/yesler-circa-1890-from-grants-history-of-seattle.jpgHenry Yesler circa 1890 from Grant's History of SeattleHenry Yesler's sawmill, established in March 1853, was a vital part of the economy of early Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/surber-mohai-photo-1957-1284-71.jpgSurber MOHAI photo 1957.1284.7https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/yesler-logging-co-baist-map-1908.jpgYesler Logging Co.Baist Map 1908https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/laurelhurst-map.jpglaurelhurst maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/walter-fulton.jpgWalter Fultonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/town-of-yesler-circa-1902.jpgTown of Yesler circa 1902The Town of Yesler circa 1902, looking east along NE 42nd Street. Photo courtesy of History of Laurelhurst book.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/the-mill-at-town-of-yesler.jpgThe Mill at Town of YeslerLooking north from Union Bay, we see the sawmill with the Town of Yesler on the hillside which would later become Laurelhurst. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Public Library.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/transaction-oct-7-1942.jpgTransaction Oct 7 1942This 1942 sales transaction index shows that on Oct. 7 Ralph H. Rothermel sold land to Balch. Original record book stored at the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/surber-mohai-photo-1957-1284-7.jpgSurber MOHAI photo 1957.1284.7Undated photo of William H. Surber (Uncle Joe) in later years. Courtesy of MOHAI, Image number 1957.1284-7.2024-02-11T18:32:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/09/11/names-in-the-neighborhood-sand-point-country-club/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sand-point-country-club-homesites-ad.5-may-1929-seattle-sunday-times-page-32.jpgSand Point Country Club Homesites ad.5 May 1929 Seattle Sunday Times page 32https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/mclaughlin-realty-ad-in-seattle-pi-of-may-2-1913.jpgMcLaughlin Realty ad in Seattle PI of May 2 1913https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sand-point-country-club-original-clubhouse-building-1927.jpgSand Point Country Club original clubhouse building 1927The first Sand Point Golf Clubhouse was located on NE 75th Street at the corner of 45th Ave NE. It is now a private home and is outside of the golf course grounds.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sand-point-country-club-shield.jpgSand Point Country Club shieldhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cropped-sand-point-golf-club-entry-sign.jpgcropped-sand-point-golf-club-entry-sign.jpgEntrance marker at the Sand Point Country Clubhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/8015-and-8025-crest-dr-ne-built-1948-and-2009.jpg8015 and 8025 Crest Dr NE built 1948 and 2009On Crest Drive NE in the Sand Point Country Club we see rebuilding trends. An original 1948 house on the left; on the right a previous house was torn down and this new one built in 2009.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sand-point-country-club-built-1930.jpgSand Point Country Club built 1930The Sand Point Country Club building, first constructed in 1930, has been remodelled and enlarged.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/8001-lakemont-dr-ne-built-1940-and-addition.jpg8001 Lakemont Dr NE built 1940 and additionSamuel Hayes built his own home at Sand Point Country Club in 1940. The house was remodelled in 2001 with the addition of a second floor.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sand-point-country-club-first-clubhouse-building-1927.jpgSand Point Country Club first clubhouse building 1927The first clubhouse, built 1927 at the Sand Point golf course, was on NE 75th Street at the corner of 45th Ave NE. It is now a private home.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sand-point-clubhouse-and-grounds.jpgSand Point Clubhouse and groundsAt the time the Sand Point golf course opened in 1927 golf was becoming very popular as a game, and as a businessmen's association and gathering place.2024-02-10T22:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/01/20/searching-for-the-origins-of-seattle-street-names/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/aloha-quote-of-1875.pngAloha quote of 1875https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/thomson-city-engineer-portrait.jpgThomson City Engineer portraitCity Engineer R.H. Thomson straightened out Seattle's street system in 1895.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cleopatra-portrait.jpgCleopatra portraithttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/benton-county-seal-of-february-1907.jpgBenton County Seal of February 1907On the plat map of the Cleopatra Division in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, in the lower right corner is the notary seal in Corvallis, Oregon.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cleopatra-place-nw.jpgCleopatra Place NWCleopatra Place NW extends north of NW 65th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues NW.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/palm-tree-in-hawaii.jpgpalm tree in HawaiiAloha -- in Seattle?https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/david-denny-plat-of-1875.jpgDavid Denny Plat of 1875David Denny and his wife Louisa Boren Denny filed this plat in 1875. At left is the shoreline of Lake Union along what is now Fairview Avenue.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fred-hutchinson-cancer-research-center-location.jpgFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center locationFred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center at 1100 Fairview North, where Aloha Street was marked on the original plat map in 1875.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/mercers-addition-of-1882.jpgMercers Addition of 1882Thomas Mercer filed this plat map in 1882 for property just north of Seattle Center, between First to Third Avenues North.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thomas-mercer-1813-1898.jpgThomas Mercer 1813-1898Thomas Mercer 1813-18982024-02-10T22:03:35+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/01/01/vision-2020/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/hope.jpghopeWe look out over the coming year of 2020 with confident hope in God's good purposes.2024-02-10T04:33:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/02/17/redefining-the-boundaries-of-wedgwood-in-the-1950s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/annexation-to-145th-street.effective-as-of-january-1954.jpgAnnexation to 145th Street.effective as of January 1954https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1956-wcc-bylaws-membership-section.jpg1956 WCC bylaws membership sectionThe November 1956 Wedgwood Echo Community Club newsletter printed proposed bylaws amendments, with the original 1953 wording in the first paragraph and changes to be made in the second paragraph.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/annexation-map-north-seattle-portions.jpgAnnexation map north Seattle portionsNortheast Seattle, north of NE 65th Street, did not begin to come into the Seattle City Limits until the 1940s and 1950s.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/8008-39th-ave-ne.jpg8008 39th Ave NEFred Kane lived at 8008 39th Ave NE and like many first-time homeowners in Wedgwood in the 1940's, Kane was a war veteran.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wedgwood-ale-house-at-8515-35th-ave-ne.jpgWedgwood Ale House at 8515 35th Ave NEWedgwood Ale Househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/lenggenhager-photo-in-spl-collection.jpgLenggenhager photo in SPL collectionBalch houses on NE 84th Street in 1953, photo by Werner Lenggenhager. An amateur photographer, Leggenhager left much of his collection to the Seattle Public Library. He spoke approvingly of the Balch houses which were modest in scale and harmonious in style.2024-02-10T03:54:33+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/12/17/the-wedgwood-that-never-was-charles-h-bakers-land-investment/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/autumn-at-wedgewood-estates-apartments.jpgAutumn at Wedgewood Estates ApartmentsThe Wedgewood Estates Apartments face NE 75th Street at 37th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/trees-at-the-wedgewood-estates-apartments.jpgTrees at the Wedgewood Estates ApartmentsTrees at the Wedgewood Estates complex.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/niagara-falls-tesla-ac-generators-in-1896.jpgNiagara Falls Tesla AC generators in 1896Power station with three Tesla AC generators at Niagara Falls, November 16, 1896. Courtesy of TeslaSociety.comhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/william-wood-cartoon.jpgWilliam Wood cartoonAn Argus magazine cartoon version of William D. Wood, circa 1900, shows him riding his streetcars out to his residential development properties.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/kilbourne.jpgKilbourneEdward C. Kilbourne was vitally involved in early development in Seattle, including streetcar lines. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/snoqualmie-falls.jpgSnoqualmie FallsSnoqualmie Falls is located about 40 miles east of Seattle.2024-02-10T02:49:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/03/24/the-house-in-the-road/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3103-ne-80th-street.photo-in-news-article-seattle-times-9-march-1953-page-9.jpg3103 NE 80th Street.photo in news article Seattle Times 9 March 1953 page 9Photo of 3103 NE 80th Street in the Seattle Times newspaper, March 9, 1953, page 14.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/3103-ne-80th-street.9-march-1953-page-14.jpg3103 NE 80th Street.9 March 1953 page 14https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3103-ne-80th-street-demolition-impending.july-24-2018.jpg3103 NE 80th Street demolition impending.July 24 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3103-ne-80th-street.finished-may-2019.jpg3103 NE 80th Street.finished May 2019The new house at 3103 NE 80th Street, completed in 2019, is the third house to be built on the site over the past 100 years.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3103-ne-80th-street-october-17-2018.jpg3103 NE 80th Street.October 17 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3103-ne-80th-street-fire-dept-practice-17-august-2018.jpg3103 NE 80th Street fire dept practice.17 August 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3103-ne-80th-street-july-24-2018.jpg3103 NE 80th Street.July 24 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/city-letter-1956.jpgCity Letter 1956City letter of March 26, 1956, compensation award of $2,575.00 to Mr. Van Sant for the house in the road. Comptroller file 228959, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/house-in-the-road.jpgHouse in the roadKing County Property Tax Assessors Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/3103-ne-80th-street-built-1956.jpg3103 NE 80th Street built 1956Before NE 80th Street was put through, an old house was "in the road" at the corner of 31st Ave NE.2024-02-10T02:28:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/02/17/the-big-green-house-thanks-for-the-memories/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/7321-27-35th-ave-ne-finished-townhomes-january-16-2016.jpg7321-27 35th Ave NE finished townhomes.January 16 2016These townhouse structures were finished in early 2016 on the former site of the Big Green House at 7321 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/demolition-shovel-front-wall-removal.jpgDemolition shovel front wall removalhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/demolition-shovel-pulls-down-the-top-floor.jpgDemolition shovel pulls down the top floorThe demolition shovel grasped the front walls and pulled them inward.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/demolition-shovel-chews-off-the-roof.jpgDemolition shovel chews off the roofAfter removing the interior second floor level, the demolition shovel removed the second-floor exterior walls.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/demolition-shovel-chews-at-the-back-of-the-house.jpgDemolition shovel chews at the back of the houseWith its shovel hovering over the roof, a bulldozer began chewing away at the back of the house at the start of the demolition.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/demolition-worker-vertical-photo.jpgDemolition worker vertical photoIn one hour on the morning of February 17, 2015, the hundred-year-old Big Green House was reduced to rubble.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/research-room-at-puget-sound-regional-archives.jpgResearch Room at Puget Sound Regional ArchivesIn the research room at the Puget Sound Regional Archives you can see original property records and trace ownership history.2024-02-10T02:02:22+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/10/wedgwoods-hundred-year-old-house/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/big-green-house-front-yard-removed-on-feb-16-before-feb-17-2015-demolition.jpgBig Green House front yard removed on Feb 16 before Feb 17 2015 demolitionOn February 16, 2015, preparations began for the demolition of the Big Green House.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/voss-family-on-census-of-1910-seattle.jpgVoss family on census of 1910 SeattleAs shown on the census which was taken on April 25, 1910, William Voss and his family were living at 5610 15th Ave NE in the University District. Sydney, son of H.B. Hardt, was a boarder in the Voss home. Other records show that Voss bought land that year so we can guess that he began building the Big Green House later in 1910.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/green-house-2012.jpgGreen House 2012The Big Green House at 7321 35th Ave NE was about one hundred years old.2024-02-10T01:52:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/11/05/historic-landmarking-and-the-big-green-house-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/conroy-house-1938-photo.jpgConroy house 1938 photoThe Conroy house at 3239 NE 87th Street was one of the earliest in the McLaughlin plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/pioneer-square-pergola-in-march-2015.jpgPioneer Square Pergola in March 2015https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/carmack-house-property-photo.jpgCarmack House property photoCarmack househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/landmarks-board-11-7-2012.jpgLandmarks Board 11-7-2012At Landmarks Board on November 7, 2012, Katheryn H. Krafft, architectural historian, presented a report. The current owner of the house, seated at right, requested the historic nomination. The Landmarks Board meeting included questions and discussion of the cultural significance of the builder of the house at that time in Seattle history.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/geroge-carmack.jpegGeroge CarmackGeorge Carmack of the Yukon Gold Rush later came to live in Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/carmack.jpegCarmackGeorge Carmack set off the Yukon Gold Rush of 1897 which changed the history of Seattle. The landmarking of his house in Seattle is still under dispute.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/green-house-sundown-sept-2012.jpgGreen House sundown Sept 2012The sun is setting on the era of the Big Green House.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sand-point-at-landmarks-board.jpgSand Point at Landmarks BoardNow that the former Sand Point Naval Air Station is a designated historic district, plans for painting and repairs are presented for approval at Landmarks Board.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eckstein-at-landmarks-board.jpgEckstein at Landmarks BoardAt a Landmarks Board meeting in May 2012 an architect presented plans for the placement of portable classrooms at Eckstein Middle School.2024-02-10T01:47:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/04/25/names-in-the-neighborhood-chelsea-and-lake-city/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/chelsea-on-map.jpgChelsea on maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dorine-wedding.seattle-daily-times-31-may-1922-page-9.jpgDorine wedding.Seattle Daily Times 31 May 1922 page 9Home wedding of Jasmine Ware's sister Dorine in 1922. At the end of the article it is mentioned that Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Ware were "out of town guests" because they lived in Chelsea. Seattle Daily Times, May 31, 1922, page 9.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ware-home-at-11053-38th-ave-ne.built-1920.jpgWare home at 11053 38th Ave NE.built 1920Samuel and Jasmine Ware lived in their house for more than forty years.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/chelsea-advertisement.seattle-daily-times.20-may-1920-page-13-2.jpgChelsea advertisement.Seattle Daily Times.20 May 1920 page 13https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lake-city-neighborhoods-on-city-clerks-map.jpgLake City neighborhoods on City Clerks maphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/chelsea-newlyweds.seattle-daily-times-15-august-1920-page-39-2.jpgChelsea newlyweds.Seattle Daily Times 15 August 1920 page 392024-02-08T01:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/04/19/names-in-the-neighborhood-from-chelsea-to-meadowbrook/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/chelsea-store-colorized-photo.pngChelsea store colorized photoChelsea Store at 35th Ave NE and NE 110th Street as it looked in 1938.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nathan-hale-track-and-closeup-of-building.13-march-2021.jpgNathan Hale track and closeup of building.13 March 2021Nathan Hale High School on the south side of NE 110th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/ne-110th-street-corner-business-district.9-april-2021.jpgNE 110th Street corner business district.9 April 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/census-symbol.pngCensus symbolhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/seattle-kraken.pngSeattle Krakenhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jane-addams-corner-of-110th-with-apartment-building-wide-shot.13-march-2021-1.jpgJane Addams corner of 110th with apartment building wide shot.13 March 2021Looking eastward on NE 110th Street we see the Meadowbrook Apartment building on the corner of 34th Ave NE, in place of the old Chelsea Store. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jane-addams-at-corner-of-31st-ave-ne.march-2021-1.jpgJane Addams at corner of 31st Ave NE.March 2021Looking from the corner of NE 110th Street and 31st Ave NE on the west side of Jane Addams Middle School. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/golf-course-legal-action.seattle-daily-times-13-october-1960-page-25.jpgGolf course legal action.Seattle Daily Times 13 October 1960 page 25https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/meadowbrook-park-real-estate-ad.seattle-daily-times-15-january-1061-page-35.jpgMeadowbrook Park real estate ad.Seattle Daily Times 15 January 1061 page 35Meadowbrook Park real estate advertisement in the newspaper of January 1961.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/deb-heiden-of-spu-at-meadowbrook-meeting.jpgDeb Heiden of SPU at Meadowbrook meeting2024-02-08T01:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/09/10/walter-haines-founder-of-the-fiddlers-inn-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/3245-ne-94th-street-walt-haines-house-as-of-1941.jpg3245 NE 94th Street.Walt Haines house as of 1941https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/fiddlers-inn1.gifFiddlers Innhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dsc00674.jpgFiddlers Inn 2012After remodelling in 1996, the Fiddler's Inn became a no-smoking venue with craft beers and real food.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/bob-brenlin-1994.jpgBob Brenlin 1994When the Fiddler's Inn was remodelled in 1994, co-owner Bob Brenlin found a few "hidden treasures" under the floor and behind the walls.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/walt-with-daughters.jpgWalt with daughtersWalt Haines with his third wife, Mary, in Los Angeles. Walt's five daughters are arranged clockwise in order of age.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/mr-spoon.jpgMr. SpoonIn the 1960's after Walt Haines sold the Fiddler's Inn, he worked with the manufacture and distribution of musical spoons.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fiddlers-inn-1994.jpgFiddlers Inn 1994In 1994 the Fiddler's Inn still looked exactly as it had been built by Walt Haines in 1934.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tommy-thomas-orchestra-1938.jpgTommy Thomas orchestra 1938Walt Haines at far right with his tuba is pictured here with the Tommy Thomas orchestra in 1938.2024-02-07T00:32:50+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/30/northwest-modern-architecture-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/northeast-branch-library.2019.jpgNortheast Branch Library.2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/zema-house-21.jpgZema House 2https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/zema-house-cropped-photo.jpgZema House cropped photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/windermere-wedgwood1.jpgWindermere Wedgwoodhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/windermere-wedgwood.jpgWindermere Wedgwoodhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/zema-house-2.jpgZema House 2https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/zema-house-11.jpgZema House 1https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/rice-dental-clinic-east-elevation.jpgRice Dental Clinic east elevationhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/oll-south-eaves.jpgOLL south eavesThr present Our Lady of the Lake Church building is the second one on the site at NE 89th Street. It was constructed in 1960 after the first building was torn down.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/net-library-original-building.jpgNET library original buildingThe Northeast Branch Library was built in 1954 in Northwest Modern architectural style.2024-02-06T19:19:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/11/12/historic-preservation-northwest-modern-architecture-in-north-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/843-ne-100th-st-backyard-patio.jpg843 NE 100th St backyard patioA characteristic of a Northwest Modern house is a secluded private patio and landscaping in Japanese style with a rock garden and Pacific Northwest native plants. See here is the L-shaped house at 843 NE 100th Street with a master suite on the right, overlooking the garden.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/843-ne-100th-st-entry-post-wall.jpg843 NE 100th St entry, post, wallGeometric forms, flat planes and lines are characteristic of Northwest Modern architecture. The house at 843 NE 100th Street has a sloping roof supported by a post at the front corner, creating an entryway. A wall created by the brick fireplace divides the carport (to the right) from the entry space and the house.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/8504-43rd-ave-ne.jpg8504 43rd Ave NEThis Wedgwood house by Chiarelli and Kirk is in Northwest Modern Style. It has a flat roof and uses volumetric forms with no exterior decoration. The house is deeply set in a wooded lot with no lawn. Not visible from the street are walls of windows over a private patio which extends family living space into the outdoors. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/anhalt-apartments.jpgAnhalt apartmentsAnhalt Apartments (1930), 1600 East John Street, Seattle. Photo taken in 1949. Museum of History and Industry Photograph Collection Image Number 1983.10.16950https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/smith-tower-postcard-1914.jpgSmith Tower postcard 1914Postcard showing the Smith Tower, Seattle, completed in 1914 with Mt. Rainier in the background. Museum of History and Industry Photograph Collection Image Number 2002.48.6502024-02-06T16:46:22+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/08/20/how-wedgwood-came-into-the-city-limits-of-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/7519-45th-ave-ne-built-1927.jpg7519 45th Ave NE.built 1927https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/army-vet-protests-annexation-page-2-of-1944.jpgArmy vet protests annexation.Page 2 of 1944https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/army-vet-protests-annexation-page-1-of-1944.jpgArmy vet protests annexation.Page 1 of 1944https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/annexation-to-145th-street-effective-as-of-january-1954.jpgAnnexation to 145th Street.effective as of January 1954https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/against-annexation-seattle-muni-archives-cf-183214-of-1944-e1519514157566.jpgAgainst annexation.Seattle Muni Archives CF 183214 of 1944https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/annexation-map-courtesy-of-sma-record-series-2616-03.jpgAnnexation map courtesy of SMA Record Series 2616-03A 1938 Seattle Engineering Department map of the city showing the annexations dates of different neighborhoods. A "jog" can be seen at the northeast corner where the City Limits were at NE 65th Street as of 1910. Map from the Seattle Municipal Archives Record Series 2616-03.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eckstein-on-ne-75th-in-1954.jpgEckstein on NE 75th in 1954Nathan Eckstein Junior High School was built at 3003 NE 75th Street in 1950. In this 1954 photo, we see that NE 75th Street was still not paved. Perhaps it would be better to unpave our arterial streets so that people would have to drive more slowly and carefully. Photo #19254, Seattle Public Library Historical Collection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/seattle-annexation-list.jpgSeattle Annexation ListList of northeast Seattle annexations, beginning with Map Area 19, Hayes Park. Courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/seattle-annexation-map.jpgSeattle Annexation MapSeattle Annexation Map with numbered areas corresponding to the list of dates of annexation (see list.) Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/1938-city-map.jpg1938 city mapA 1938 Seattle Engineering Dept. map of the city, showing the annexation dates of different neighborhoods. A "jog" can be seen at the northeast corner, where the city limits were at NE 65th Street. Northeast Seattle was outside the Seattle City Limits until the 1940's. Image courtesy of UW Special Collections.2024-02-05T22:44:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/11/19/the-fremont-neighborhood-in-seattle-why-the-name/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/seattle-fire-ruins-1889.jpgSeattle Fire of 1889https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/luthr-h-griffith-portrait-circa-1891-uw-special-collections-ph-coll-33-6.jpgLuthr H Griffith portrait circa 1891.UW Special Collections PH Coll 33.6Luther H. Griffith portrait circa 1891. Courtesy of UW Special Collections PH 33.6https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/westlake-trestle-circa-1895-historylink-essay-3309.jpgWestlake Trestle circa 1895 HistoryLink essay 3309Looking north on Westlake Avenue toward Fremont circa 1895. Streetcar promoters built this trestle. Photo courtesy of HistoryLink Essay 3309.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fremont-townsite-in-may-1888-courtesy-of-uw-special-collections-asahel-curtis-482.jpgFremont Townsite in May 1888 courtesy of UW Special Collections Asahel Curtis 482Seattle photographer Asahel Curtis (brother of Edward Curtis) took this photo of the real estate sign at the new suburb of Fremont in 1888. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections, Asahel Curtis #482.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/john-charles-fremont-fremont-namesake.pngJohn Charles Fremont.Fremont namesakeJohn Charles Fremont was an American explorer of the 1840shttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fremont-bridge-in-may-2015-photo-by-matt-randles-e1484202098448.jpgfremont-bridge-in-may-2015-photo-by-matt-randlesToday's view of the Fremont Bridge includes the Aurora Bridge just to the east.2024-02-03T22:06:45+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/11/26/fremont-in-seattle-street-names-and-neighborhood-boundaries/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/leilla-shorey-circa-1880s.mohai-2641.jpgLeilla Shorey circa 1880s.MOHAI 2641Leilla Shorey as a young woman in the 1880s before her marriage to E.C. Kilbourne. Photo from MOHAI #2641.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/aurora-bridge-at-34th-in-fremont-autumn-2017.jpgAurora Bridge at 34th in Fremont.Autumn 2017The Aurora Bridge carried traffic up over Fremont, leading to a decline in the business district of Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/denny-hoyt-plat-map-may-1888.jpgDenny Hoyt plat map.May 1888The Denny & Hoyt plat map was filed in May 1888. The top line is North 39th Street. The southern boundary is Florentia Street which today is just south of the Fremont Bridge. On the west, the plat boundary is 3rd Ave NW and on the east, Albion Avenue.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/troll-with-sounders-flags-november-2017.jpgTroll with Sounders flags.November 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/denny-hoyts-plat-map-with-info-page-1-may-1888.jpgDenny & Hoyts plat map with info page 1.May 1888Denny & Hoyt's plat map filed in May 1888. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/woodland-park-private-car-in-1891-seattle-municipal-archives-item-30713.jpgWoodland Park private car in 1891.Seattle Municipal Archives Item 30713Fremont's early developers coordinated with developers of Green Lake and Woodland Park to extend streetcar lines. The original name, Pearl Avenue, was changed to Woodland Park Avenue for a streetcar to Guy Phinney's private zoo, shown here in 1891. Photo courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives Item 30713.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/lake-union-communities-map-from-sherrlock-files.jpgLake Union communities map from Sherrlock filesThis map of 1894 shows the communities on the north shore of Lake Union.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/john-p-hoyt-1841-to-1926.jpgJohn P Hoyt.1841 to 1926John P. Hoyt was an attorney who partnered with Seattle pioneer Arthur Denny in banking and land investments.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fremont-map.jpgFremont mapThe Fremont neighborhood in Seattle is located at the northwest corner of Lake Union. Map courtesy of HistoryLink.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fremont-bridge-looking-toward-queen-anne-november-11-2017.jpgFremont Bridge.looking toward Queen Anne.November 11 2017Today's Fremont Bridge over the ship canal, where there was once just a creek on Strickler's land claim.2024-02-03T22:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/26/the-mary-j-chandler-plat-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/township-25-northeast-seattle-portion-map-of-1889.jpgTownship 25 northeast Seattle portion map of 1889William Strickler and David Phillips co-led a team which walked out a grid in north Seattle in 1855.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/port-gamble-puget-mill-co-ships-loading-lumber-in-1895-uw-special-collections-4960.jpgPort Gamble Puget Mill Co ships loading lumber in 1895.UW Special Collections #4960An 1895 view of ships loading lumber at Port Gamble's mills. Photo 4960 of UW Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/charles-plummer-photo-from-history-of-king-county-by-bagley.jpgCharles Plummer.Photo from History of King County by Bagleyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mary-j-chandler-plat-map-info.jpgThe factsThe "fine print" on the bottom of the Mary J. Chandler plat map shows the date and the names of the notary and witnesses to the plat filing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mary-j-chandlers-plat-map-of-1890.jpgMary J Chandler's plat map of 1890This plat map was named and filed by Mary J. Chandler in 1890. However, no streets were actually put through; the streets were only on paper. Today the left half of this map is the Picardo P-Patch.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/prosch-affidavit-of-publication-1885.jpgProsch Affidavit of Publication 1885An Affidavit of Publication signed by Thomas W. Prosch, publisher of the Weekly Post-Intelligencer newpaper, that a notice concerning Capt. Chandler's estate would run in the newspaper for four weeks in February and March 1885. Original document in the probate file for Aaron W. Chandler at the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/aaron-chandler-will-with-signatures-e1454545114997.jpgAaron Chandler will with signaturesAaron W. Chandler's signature and that of his witness can be seen on the will he wrote on July 21, 1884, less than five months before he died. Original document kept at the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/horse-trolley.jpghorse trolleyHorse-drawn streetcar service began in downtown Seattle in 1884, and electric streetcars came a few years later. Photo courtesy of Paul Dorpat's web extras of 3/18/2012.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00724.jpgChandler's notice in the newspaperAn Affidavit of Publication signed by Thomas W. Prosch, publisher of the Weekly Post-Intelligencer newspaper, that a notice concerning Capt. Chandler's estate would run in the newspaper for four weeks in February & March 1885. Original document from the probate file of Aaron W. Chandler's will, Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00722.jpgChandler willAaron W. Chandler's signature and that of his witnesses can be seen on the will he wrote in July 1884, about six months before he died. Original document kept at the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.2024-02-03T18:18:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/05/17/albert-balch-part-four-a-new-development-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/balch-house-built-in-1936.jpgBalch house built in 1936Home of Albert Balch familyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/president-roosevelt-signs-declaration-of-war-on-december-8-1941.jpgPresident Roosevelt signs declaration of war on December 8 1941Seattle was directly affected by wartime preparedness as declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Industries such as ship and aircraft building increased production in Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/audubon-and-offices.jpgAudubon and officesThe Seattle Audubon building at 8050 35th Ave NE is the original Albert Balch offfice of the Wedgwood Corporation.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3164-ne-81st-street-in-1953-by-lenggenhager.jpg3164 NE 81st Street in 1953 by LenggenhagerA 1953 view of NE 81st Street in the original Wedgwood emphasized its natural setting in tall trees. Photo by Werner Lenggenhager in the Seattle Public Library Historic Photos Collection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/qfc-in-wedgwood.jpgQFC in WedgwoodIn 2000-2001 this former Tradewell store building was remodelled for QFC, adding requested design details of a gable front and wood siding, evoking Wedgwood's Colonial-style housing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/colonial-entry.jpgColonial entryA Colonial house has an emphasized doorway with pillars and a triangular gable porch roof. The doorway is usually centered and there is often symmetry in the placement of windows.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/81st-sign.jpggateposts of WedgwoodAt the main entrance to the first Wedgwood development, stone gateposts were set up like those of the driveway on an English manor home.2024-02-01T22:37:58+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/05/09/open-house-and-farewell/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/demolition-debris-pile-with-excavator.8-august-2023.jpgDemolition debris pile with excavator.8 August 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/farewell-poster.jpgFarewell posterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/open-house-june-6-2023.jpgOpen House June 6 20232024-02-01T19:47:32+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/02/01/the-new-thornton-creek-school/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/thornton-creek-school-looking-west-on-ne-77th-street.july-19-2018.jpgThornton Creek School looking west on NE 77th Street.July 19 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tc-school-rain-garden-on-ne-77th-street-side.august-25-2016.jpgTC School rain garden on NE 77th Street side.August 25 2016Rain garden on the NE 77th Street side of Thornton Creek Schoolhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tc-school-classroom-alcove.august-25-2016.jpgTC School classroom alcove.August 25 2016Alcoves between classrooms let in natural light. These spaces are for collaborative work.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tc-school-classroom-alcove-on-ne-77th-street-side.august-25-2016.jpgTC School classroom alcove on NE 77th Street side.August 25 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tc-school-at-the-corner-of-77th-40th.2-october-2021.jpgTC School at the corner of 77th & 40th.2 October 2021Looking eastward along NE 77th Street at the newly built Thornton Creek School. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/tc-school-classroom-interior.august-25-2016.jpgTC School classroom interior.August 25 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/thornton-creek-school-main-entrance.august-2016.jpgThornton Creek School main entrance.August 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/thornton-creek-school-dining-commons.august-25-2016.jpgThornton Creek School dining commons.August 25 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/thornton-creek-school-preschool-building.august-25-2016.jpgThornton Creek School preschool building.August 25 20162024-01-17T22:23:02+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/20/from-wedgwood-to-meadowbrook/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/maple-leaf-school-playground-viewed-from-ne-100th-street-looking-west.jpgMaple Leaf School playground viewed from NE 100th Street looking westhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/maple-leaf-lutheran-westward-view.10-october-2020.jpgMaple Leaf Lutheran westward view.10 October 2020Maple Leaf Lutheran Church is the only remaining "Maple Leaf" reference for what is now the Meadowbrook neighborhood. A portion of the old school property at 32nd Ave NE has been made into a parking lot for the church.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/roy-mock.jpgRoy MockLeRoy Mock (dark suit) at his office in the Shoreline School District in the 1940's.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mapel-leaf-school.jpgMaple Leaf SchoolThe Maple Leaf School at 3212 NE 100th Street was completed in 1926. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/oriental-gardens.jpgOriental Gardenshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1914-school-photo.jpg1914 School photoBy 1914 the Maple Leaf School had two classrooms, one for younger and one for older children. Kelly, eldest of the Nishitani children, is in the front row next to teacher Mr. Thomas. Kelly's siblings had not yet been brought from Japan.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/margaret-nicklas.jpgMargaret NicklasValarie's daughter Amanda was thrilled to meet Margaret Nicklas who was nearly 100 years old.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/1898-school-photo.jpgMaple Leaf school Fischer and Ohland families in 1898In 1898 the Maple Leaf School was made up of children from two German immigrant families, the Fischers and Ohlands.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lake-city-map.jpgLake City mapLake City is the northeasternmost neighborhood of Seattle and did not come into the city limits until 1954.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/ne-100th-street-steve-williams-custom-homes-built-in-2005.jpgNE 100th Street Steve Williams Custom Homes built in 2005Homes now sit on the former playground site of Maple Leaf School along NE 100th Street.2024-01-05T21:14:43+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/11/19/candy-cane-lane-2023/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/candy-cane-lane-welcome-sign.jpgCandy Cane Lane welcome signhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/candy-cane-lane-with-candy-canes.jpgCandy Cane Lane with candy canes2023-12-31T20:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/10/07/density-on-wedgwoods-western-edge/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-ne-85th-street-demolition-and-view-of-townhouses-to-the-north.1-august-2020.jpg2020 NE 85th Street demolition and view of townhouses to the north.1 August 2020At the demolition site of 2020 NE 85th Street, we see the tall development to the west and a bit of the new townhouses to the north.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-ne-85th-street-project-board.1-august-2020.jpg2020 NE 85th Street project board.1 August 2020The site of 2020 NE 85th Street with its signboard describing three-story townhouses which are zoned residential housing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-ne-85th-street-demolition.1-august-2020.jpg2020 NE 85th Street demolition.1 August 2020Looking straight west from 2020 NE 85th Street, we see the demolition site where new townhouses are going to be built.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/maple-leaf-super-foods-at-8512-20th-ave-ne.circa-1960s.jpgMaple Leaf Super Foods at 8512 20th Ave NE.circa 1960shttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/trailer-park-on-google-maps.jpgtrailer park on google mapshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/shady-glen-auto-camp-ad-of-1934.jpgshady glen auto camp ad of 1934https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8600-bothell-way-shady-glen-auto-camp.jpg8600 Bothell Way Shady Glen Auto Camphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/design-review-board-presentation-by-nk-architects-november-21-2016.jpgDesign review board presentation by NK Architects.November 21 2016Architects presentation at a Design Review Board meetinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8500-20th-ave-ne-design-proposal.jpg8500 20th Ave NE.Design proposalThe proposed six-story development as viewed facing east on 20th Ave NE. Growler Guys is behind us in this view. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/8500-20th-ave-ne-beginning-work.jpg8500 20th Ave NE.beginning workLooking north from NE 85th Street, we see the former grocery store building now occupied by Two Cranes Aikido. At right is a recently-built micro-apartments building. In the foreground, the former parking lot of the grocery store will have a six-story retail and apartment complex.2023-12-31T19:20:48+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/04/26/albert-balch-part-one-early-life/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/great-seattle-fire-of-june-6-1889-waterfront-photo-mohai-seattle-historical-society-photo-shs708a.jpgGreat Seattle Fire of June 6 1889 waterfront photo.MOHAI Seattle Historical Society photo SHS708Ahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/uw-logo.pngUW logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/balch-beverly-massachusetts.jpgBalch.Beverly Massachusettshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/balch-house-in-beverly-ma.jpgBalch house in Beverly, MAThe John Balch House in Beverly, Massachusetts, is one of the oldest wood-frame houses in the USA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/gem-idaho-silver-mill-in-1890s.jpgGem Idaho silver mill in 1890sSilver Mill in Gem, Idaho, in the 1890s. Photo courtesy of University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives, Item number 8-X00307.2023-12-23T18:54:03+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/06/14/early-architecture-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/3010-ne-89th-street-built-1911-photo-of-july-2017.jpg3010 NE 89th Street built 1911.photo of July 20173010 NE 89th Street built in 1911 in the Earl J. McLaughlin Plathttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/bungalow-magazine-cover-e1497461098239.jpgBungalow Magazine coverhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/4558-4th-ave-ne-built-1923.jpg4558 4th Ave NE.built 1923A Craftsman house in Wallingford at 4558 4th Ave NE, built 1923.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/seattle-bungalow-by-janet-ore1.jpgSeattle Bungalow by Janet Orehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/seattle-bungalow-by-janet-ore.jpgSeattle Bungalow by Janet Orehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/3010-ne-89th-street-horizontal-photo-built-1911.jpg3010 NE 89th Street horizontal photo.built 19113010 NE 89th Street built 1911 in the Earl J. McLaughlin plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/3201-ne-91st-street-property-card-photo-built-1925.jpg3201 NE 91st Street property card photo.built 19253201 NE 91st Street, built 1925, has cross-gables at right angles to one another.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2533-ne-92nd-street-bungalow-built-1914.jpg2533 NE 92nd Street bungalow.built 1914Bungalow style house at 2533 NE 92nd Street, built in 1914 in the Morningside Heights Plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/stickley-five-room-bungalow-design-168.jpgStickley.five room bungalow design 168Gustav Stickley always depicted his house designs in a garden setting, meant to portray a place of rest after coming home from work.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/7714-37th-ave-ne-built-in-1911-by-ryk-spoor.jpg7714 37th Ave NE built in 1911 by Ryk Spoor7714 37th Ave NE, built in 1911 by Dutch immigrant Ryk Spoor.2023-12-07T21:22:03+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/11/29/hunter-tree-farm-at-christmas-2023/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hunter-site-with-santa.november-2023.jpgHunter site with Santa.November 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/buying-a-wreath-at-hunters.november-2023.jpgBuying a wreath at Hunters.November 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/hunter-tree-farm-sign.november-2023.jpgHunter Tree Farm sign.November 2023Hunter Tree Farm site in Wedgwood at 7744 35th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie.2023-11-30T00:53:39+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/11/22/school-day-memories-november-22-1963/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/meadowbrook-community-center-2016.jpgMeadowbrook Community Center 2016Meadowbrook Community Centerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/president-john-f-kennedy-in-white-house-portrait.jpgPresident John F Kennedy in White House portraithttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/maple-leaf-school-on-northeast-corner-of-ne-100th-and-32nd-ave-ne-1970s.jpgMaple Leaf School on northeast corner of NE 100th and 32nd Ave NE.1970shttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/10049-35th-ave-ne-built-1954.jpg10049 35th Ave NE built 1954The house at 10049 35th Ave NE as it looked when new in 1954-55. The writing on the photo is the King County Tax Assessors property description. The house was remodelled in 1990 and a second floor was added.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/maple-leaf-school-entry-marker.jpgMaple Leaf School entry markerThe lettering of the 1930 addition to the Maple Leaf School building have been preserved by placing them inside the back cover of the display book at the community center. Photo courtesy of Michael Houston.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/maple-leaf-elementary-school-1955.jpgMaple Leaf Elementary School 1955Maple Leaf School as it looked in 1955. The building faced 32nd Ave NE. NE 100th Street is on the right.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/rocking-chair.jpgrocking chairFamily heirloom: this child-size rocking chair is the only object which survived a fire at the home of Valarie's great-grandparents who had a wheat farm in Oregon in the 1890s. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/maple-leaf-sixth-grade-class-of-1963-64-with-jane-dayton.jpgMaple Leaf Sixth Grade class of 1963-64 with Jane DaytonMaple Leaf School Sixth Grade, June 1964. Teacher Miss Jane Dayton (in blue) and Principal Katherine Maxwell (pink.) Valarie is in the back row, far right end. Photo courtesy of Philip Cereghino.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mcc-10517-35th-ave-ne.jpgMCC 10517 35th Ave NEThe Meadowbrook Community Center at 10517 35th Ave NE opened on January 11, 1997.2023-11-26T17:43:44+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/10/27/halloween-window-painting-in-wedgwood-in-the-1950s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/halloween-at-wedgwood-stores-cartoon-by-bob-cram-1994.jpgHalloween at Wedgwood stores cartoon by Bob Cram 1994The Wedgwood business district hosts trick or treat for Halloween. Cartoon by Bob Cram, September 1994 Wedgwood Community Council Newsletter.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/halloween-pig-bird-costumes.jpgHalloween Pig & Bird costumesYou never know who you might meet at trick-or-treat in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/halloween-night-crossing-for-trick-or-treat-2011.jpgHalloween night crossing for trick or treat 2011On Halloween in Wedgwood the kids come out in costume for trick or treat in the business district.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/halloween-windows-in-wedgwood-in-1958.jpgHalloween windows in Wedgwood in 1958A 1958 artist at work on her Halloween window painting in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/wedgwood-echo-november-1957-front-page-photo.jpgWedgwood Echo November 1957 front page photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/halloween-window-painting-in-wedgwood-in-1958.jpgHalloween window painting in Wedgwood in 1958A Wedgwood window-painting artist of 1958 concentrated intently on his creation.2023-11-01T04:05:32+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/10/02/the-pumpkins-of-wedgwood-in-2023/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/food-truck-by-bob-brotherson.october-2023.jpgFood truck by Bob Brotherson.October 2023Food truck at the pumpkin patch on Saturdays and Sundays in October 2023.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pumpkins-at-hunters.2023.jpgPumpkins at Hunters.2023Pumpkins on display at Scout Troop 151 pumpkin patch2023-10-30T01:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/12/03/december-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/la-pasta-freezer-case.jpgLa Pasta freezer caseDelicious ready-to-cook food from LaPasta in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/twirl-august-2012.jpgTwirl August 2012https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/audubon-gift-books.jpgAudubon gift booksMany gift items to select from at the Seattle Audubon Society Nature Shop in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/hunter-tree-sales-2013.jpgHunter tree sales 2013https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/homestreet-christmas-tree.jpgHomestreet Christmas tree2023-10-25T15:01:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/12/02/festive-wedgwood-in-december-2019/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/candy-cane-lane-2019.jpgCandy Cane Lane 2019Candy Cane Lane in northeast Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hunter-tree-sales-2013.jpgHunter tree sales 2013https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/nature-shop-2019-photo.jpgNature Shop 2019 photoSeattle Audubon Nature Shop, where the profits are for the birds!https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2019-meadowbrook-luminaria-walk.jpg2019 Meadowbrook Luminaria Walk2023-10-25T14:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/12/01/december-2018-in-wedgwood-the-holidays/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/christmas-candles.jpgChristmas candleshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/la-pasta-logo.jpgLa Pasta logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/homestreet-bank-lobby-blue-tree-christmas-2018.jpgHomestreet Bank lobby blue tree.Christmas 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/homestreet-bank-lobby-christmas-2018.jpgHomestreet Bank lobby.Christmas 2018Homestreet Bank at 8200 35th Ave NE is beautifully decorated for the holidays.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/seattle-audubon-nature-shop-book-selection-christmas-2018.jpgSeattle Audubon Nature Shop book selection.Christmas 2018A wonderful selection of books and other gift items are available at the Seattle Audubon Nature Shop at 8050 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/hunter-main-kiosk-christmas-2018.jpgHunter main kiosk.Christmas 2018Sales kiosk at Hunter Tree Farm for holiday trees.2023-10-25T14:49:49+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/12/03/candy-cane-lane-2021/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/candy-cane-lane-map.pngCandy Cane Lane mapCandy Cane Lane location map, Park Road NE off of NE Ravenna Blvd.2023-10-24T16:03:18+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/12/02/the-2022-season-of-cheer-candy-cane-lane-in-ravenna/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/candy-cane-lane-lights-and-tree.jpgCandy Cane Lane lights and tree2023-10-24T15:55:07+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/09/18/september-in-flight-bird-migration/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/bird-flock-at-bosque-del-apace-natl.-wildlife-refuge-new-mexico-by-gail-diane-yonavich-1.jpgBird flock at Bosque del Apace Natl. Wildlife Refuge New Mexico by Gail Diane Yonavichhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/birds-in-wetlands-from-usfws-migratory-birds.jpgBirds in Wetlands from USFWS Migratory Birdshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/migratory-birds-usfws-photo.jpgMigratory Birds USFWS photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/geese-migration.jpgGeese migrationGeese migrationhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/autumn-migration-at-sunset-by-usfws-migratory-birds.jpgautumn-migration-at-sunset-by-usfws-migratory-birds2023-10-01T17:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/10/29/wedgwood-business-feature-johnsons-auto-repair/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/spirit-gas-station-and-johnsons-auto-at-ne-95th-street-december-2017.jpgSpirit gas station and Johnson's Auto at NE 95th Street.December 2017The NE 95th Street intersection once had gas stations on three corners. Now there is one station and an auto repair business.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/johnson-jeff-mayor-of-lake-forest-park.jpgJohnson Jeff mayor of Lake Forest ParkJeff Johnson, mayor of the City of Lake Forest Parkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/johnsons-auto-repair-9418-35th-ave-ne.jpgJohnsons Auto Repair 9418 35th Ave NEJohnson's Auto Repair at 9418 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood2023-09-07T19:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/08/01/from-pasture-to-playfield-view-ridge/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/view-ridge-school-construction-in-1948-colorized-photo.webpView Ridge School construction in 1948 colorized photoView Ridge School construction in 1948. The portable classrooms are in the background.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/view-ridge-school-construction-in-1948.jpgView Ridge School construction in 1948Children observe construction of View Ridge School in 1948. Their portable classrooms are in the background.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/view-ridge-playfield-diagram-from-part-histories-by-don-sherman.jpgView Ridge Playfield diagram from part histories by Don Shermanhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/view-ridge-park-field-house-looking-toward-ne-70th-street.12-august-2020.jpgView Ridge Park field house looking toward NE 70th Street.12 August 2020Field house at View Ridge Playfield. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/view-ridge-park-backstop-and-benches-at-northeast-corner.12-august-2020.jpgView Ridge Park backstop and benches at northeast corner.12 August 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/view-ridge-park-playground.12-august-2020.jpgView Ridge Park playground.12 August 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/view-ridge-playfield-grading-work-colorized-photo.pngView Ridge Playfield grading work colorized photoIn this photo of 1950, the photographer is standing on the steps leading up to the View Ridge School. We are looking west out over the grading machines working on leveling View Ridge Playfield. Seattle Municpal Archives photo #30437.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/view-ridge-playfield-in-1955-colorized-photo.pngView Ridge Playfield in 1955 colorized photoIn this 1955 view of View Ridge playfield, 45th Ave NE is in the foreground. At right we see that the Cedar Vale war housing is gone. New houses are being built by developer Albert Balch.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/1947-aerial-photo-colorized.webp1947 aerial photo colorizedhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cedar-vale.seattle-muni-archives-item-69981.webpCedar Vale.Seattle Muni Archives Item 69981The Hardows house can be seen at left, and Cedar Vale at right, in this view of the fields. 45th Ave NE is in the foreground.2023-09-07T16:42:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/05/20/relocated-houses-ballard-ave-nw/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/san-fermo-restaurant-opened-may-16-2016-e1478151524559.jpgsan-fermo-restaurant-opened-may-16-2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/vertical-plank-wall-section-graphic-by-kate-krafft.jpgVertical Plank wall section graphic by Kate KrafftVertical Plank wall section graphic by Kate Krafft, architectural historianhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pioneer-house-at-5341-ballard-ave-nw.jpgPioneer house at 5341 Ballard Ave NWThe Pioneer House now at 5341 Ballard Ave NW in the Ballard Avenue Landmark District.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pioneer-house-originally-at-7th-dearborn.jpgPioneer house originally at 7th & DearbornHouse in its original location at 7th & Dearborn Streets. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Archives tax assessment property cards.2023-08-18T14:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/10/13/historic-street-names-of-ballard/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ballard-street-name-mosaic-tiles.jpgballard-street-name-mosaic-tileshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ballard-street-name-tiles-by-benson-shaw.jpgballard-street-name-tiles-by-benson-shawArtist Benson Shaw with street tiles2023-08-09T20:16:30+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/12/wedgwood-rock-from-homestead-to-houses/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/obadiah-b-mcfadden-1815-1875.jpgObadiah B. McFadden 1815-1875https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/confederacy-of-ambition-book-cover.jpgConfederacy of Ambition book coverhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/winlock-miller.jpgWinlock MillerWinlock Miller laying cornerstone of Suzzallo Library while architect Carl F. Could looks on, University of Washington, September 22, 1924. Photo courtesy of UW Digital Collections Number UWC0483.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/rock-4.jpgRock #4Wedgwood Rock is at 7200 - 28th Ave NE, Seattle.2023-06-21T16:47:10+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/05/08/dorothys-thornton-creek-adventure/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/land-girls-opal-dorothy-maxine.jpgLand girls Opal Dorothy MaxineThe three youngest Land children, Opal, Dorothy and Cena.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/land-family-funeral-in-1950.jpgLand family funeral in 1950https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/meadowbrook-on-the-west-side-of-35th-ave-ne-showing-creek-work.6-march-2021.jpgMeadowbrook on the west side of 35th Ave NE showing creek work.6 March 2021Thornton Creek flowing toward Meadowbrook Pond2023-06-20T04:25:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/12/02/brick-and-stucco-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/3233-ne-92nd-street.craftsman-built-in-1925.jpg3233 NE 92nd Street.Craftsman built in 19253233 NE 92nd Street, built 1925.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wreath-on-candy-cane-lane.jpgWreath on Candy Cane LaneThe residents of NE Park Road near Ravenna Park turn their street into Candy Cane Lane each December with holiday lights and decorations.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/831-ne-81st-st-built-1929.jpg831 NE 81st St built 1929A Tudor house in the Maple Leaf neighborhood which conveys the impression of a medieval castle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2700-ne-91st-st-south-elevation.jpg2700 NE 91st St. south elevationThis brick Tudor house with fine detailing was built in 1932 for a young married couple, Ray & Laura Giusti, in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/brick-tudor-block.jpgbrick Tudor blockIn Bryant near the Northeast Branch Library are many brick Tudor-style houses built around 1930.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/6345-6th-ave-ne-built-1925.jpg6345 6th Ave NE built 1925This house at Green Lake conveys its Spanish style with its stucco walls, red tile roof and front veranda.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/6341-6th-ave-ne-buiilt-1925.jpg6341 6th Ave NE buiilt 1925This house conveys the feeling of a Spanish hacienda with its stucco walls, tile roof and Spanish-style front veranda.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/6306-12th-ave-ne-built-1911.jpg6306 12th Ave NE built 1911This Craftsman house built in 1911 shows the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement in its river rock front porch posts. The fireplace and chimney are of the same composition. The Craftsman movement included emphasis on fine woodwork and other "crafts" to make houses beautiful.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/candy-cane-lane-house.jpgCandy Cane Lane houseThe residents of NE Park Road near Ravenna Park turn their street into Candy Cane Lane each December with holiday lights.2023-06-18T17:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/04/01/houses-and-immigrants-on-37th-ave-ne-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7756-37th-ave-ne.lovell-house-built-1951.jpg7756 37th Ave NE.Lovell house built 1951https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7751-and-7753-37th-ave-nephoto-of-march-2023.jpg7751 and 7753 37th Ave NEphoto of March 2023Two new houses, 7751 and 7753 37th Ave NE, in place of the one older house pictured above. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ne-77th-street-at-38th-ave-ne.march-2023.jpgNE 77th Street at 38th Ave NE.March 2023https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7751-37th-ave-ne.recent-photo.jpg7751 37th Ave NE.recent photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7718-37th-ave-ne.original-house-photo-built-1929.jpg7718 37th Ave NE.original house photo built 1929https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ryk-spoor-anniversary-in-seattle-daily-times-1-july-1961-page-11.pngRyk Spoor anniversary in Seattle Daily Times 1 July 1961 page 11Ryk & Anna Spoor ffiftieth wedding anniversary in 1961. Seattle Daily times, 11 July 1961 page 11.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7707-38th-ave-ne.thuesens-greenhouses.jpg7707 38th Ave NE.Thuesens greenhouseshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7732-37th-ave-ne.original-house-photo.jpg7732 37th Ave NE.original house photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7732-37th-ave-ne.built-2011.jpg7732 37th Ave NE.built 2011https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/7732-37th-ave-ne-side-view.built-2011.jpg7732 37th Ave NE side view.built 20117732 37th Ave NE side view showing clerestory windows on the upper level.2023-06-08T21:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/05/24/memorial-day/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/doughboy-closeup-of-feet.statue-at-the-cemetery.jpgDoughboy closeup of feet.statue at the cemeteryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/doughboy-at-evergreen-washelli.june-2017.jpgDoughboy at Evergreen Washelli.June 20172023-05-29T22:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/08/13/wedgwoods-bus-company-lawsuit/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/northeast-transportation-service-bus-and-driver.pngNortheast Transportation Service bus and driverForrest Goodwin, bus driver, with the Northeast Transportation Service bus parked at the Goodwin home, 3248 NE 89th Street circa 1933.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/9702-sand-point-way-ne-gas-station-as-of-1939.jpg9702 Sand Point Way NE gas station as of 1939The gas station and auto repair shop as it appeared in 1939 when Ran Johnson used it for maintenance of buses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/9702-sand-point-way-ne-built-1947-prefab-steel.jpg9702 Sand Point Way NE.built 1947 prefab steelhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/10020-lake-shore-blvd-built-1918.jpg10020 Lake Shore Blvd built 1918Frank and Mary Hammond built a house on Lake Washington at NE 100th Street in 1918.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/delores-goodwin.jpgDelores GoodwinVivacious Delores Goodwin, age 17, clowns around on the NE 89th Street stop sign in this photo taken on January 19, 1935. The house in the background is at 8816 35th Ave NE, built in 1926. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/northeast-transportation-e1498681074232.jpgnortheast transportationForrest Goodwin, age 22, in a 1933 photo with the Northeast Transportation Company bus. This private bus service was subscribed and operated by the community.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/goodwin-family.jpgGoodwin familyThe Goodwin family of 3248 NE 89th Street were early car owners in Wedgwood and they were neighborhood activists.2023-05-22T17:07:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/07/22/laurette-stanley-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/reese-house-colorized-photo.pngReese house colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/schurman-rock-by-jeff-smoot.jpgSchurman Rock by Jeff Smoothttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/camp-stanley-meal-in-1924.uw-special-collections-1408.7.jpgCamp Stanley meal in 1924.UW Special Collections 1408.7A Camp Stanley meal in 1924. Clark Schurman Photo Collection 1408.7 courtesy of UW Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/camp-stanley-shelter-in-1924.uw-special-collections-1408.6.jpgCamp Stanley shelter in 1924.UW Special Collections 1408.6https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3848-ne-89th-street-laurette-stanley-house-photo-and-property-card.jpg3848 NE 89th Street Laurette Stanley house photo and property cardProperty record card for Laurette Stanley's house. These cards were created in a 1938 survey of all taxable structures in King County.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/wctu-logo.pngWCTU logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/wctu-banner.pngWCTU bannerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/pontiac-addition-plat-map-of-1890.jpgPontiac Addition plat map of 1890https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/dusenbery-grave-marker-in-california.jpgDusenbery grave marker in CaliforniaDusenbery grave marker in California. Photo courtesy of Find A Grave.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/3848-ne-89th-street-enhanced-photo.png3848 NE 89th Street enhanced photoLaurette Stanley and her son Charley lived in this log-sided house built in 1919. It was at the eastern end of NE 89th Street where the street meets the edge of the Maple Creek Ravine.2023-05-22T04:23:18+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/09/18/names-in-the-neighborhood-inverness/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/inverness-and-burke-gilman-trail.jpgInverness and Burke-Gilman TrailLooking north on the Burke Gilman Trail where it crosses the entrance driveway to Inverness. In the time that I stood watching bicyclists on the Trail, none slowed down to see whether any cars were coming across.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/8515-paisley-dr-ne-northeast-orientation-to-view.jpg8515 Paisley Dr NE northeast orientation to viewThe house at 8515 Paisley Drive NE has a spectacular northeastern view out over Lake Washington. When new in 1955 the house was listed at $42,500. In September 2013 the house is listed for sale at more than one million dollars.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/inverness-streets-and-view-lots.jpgInverness streets and view lotsThe houses near the entrance to Inverness just off of Sand Point Way NE shows how steeply the streets of the development climb, and that the houses are set up on high points.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/paisley-drive-and-ne-88th-street-january-1959-photo-60496-seattle-municipal-archives.gifPaisley Drive and NE 88th Street January 1959 Photo 60496 Seattle Municipal ArchivesLooking west, on Paisley Drive NE near NE 88th Street, we see that water runoff has carved out a channel. Inverness Streets continued to have erosion throughout the 1950's. Photo #60496 of January 1959, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/paisley-drive-and-ne-88th-street-jan-1959-engineering-dept-photo-60493.gifPaisley Drive and NE 88th Street Jan 1959 Engineering Dept photo 60493Looking east toward Lake Washington from NE 88th Street and Paisley Drive NE, we see eroded areas due to the lack of vegetation to hold the soil. Photo #60493, January 1959, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ne-85th-street-at-paisley-dr-ne-in-inverness.jpgNE 85th Street at Paisley Dr NE in InvernessThese houses on NE 85th Street were the first to be built in Inverness in 1954-55. At that time there was no exit to Sand Point Way NE. Inverness could only be reached from the north, via NE 95th Street and 45th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/invemess-street-plan.jpgInvemess Street PlanWhen development was begun in 1954, Inverness could be accessed only from 45th Ave NE. The Wedgwood neighborhood is to the left (west) of 45th Ave NE. Here we see Inverness Drive marked in the proposal to be connected to Sand Point Way NE as of 1955.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ne-85th-street-in-inverness.jpgNE 85th Street in InvernessThe first houses built in Inverness in 1954 were on NE 85th Street, with views of Lake Washington to the northeast. The backyards of these houses look south over the Sand Point Country Club golf course.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/sand-point-and-fairview-estates-from-golf-club.jpgSand Point and Fairview Estates from golf clubFrom the cliff edge of the Sand Point Country Club golf course, we see their tennis courts below and the Fairview Estates condominium buildings, with Magnuson Park and Lake Washington beyond.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/burke-giilman-trestle.jpgBurke-Giilman trestleTo the northeast of University Village and Union Bay Place is the Exposition Heights plat by Crawford & Conover Real Estate.2023-05-21T16:30:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/06/07/old-time-stores-and-gas-stations-on-sand-point-way-ne/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/12301-sand-point-way-ne.iga-store-built-1942-1.jpg12301 Sand Point Way NE.IGA store built 1942https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/11748-sand-point-way-ne-looking-south.may-2021.jpg11748 Sand Point Way NE looking south.May 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/12301-sand-point-way-ne-colorized-gas-station-photo.png12301 Sand Point Way NE colorized gas station photoGas station at 12301 Sand Point Way NE as photographed in 1938. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/12301-sand-point-way-ne-former-grocery-store-site-townhouse-plat-of-2009.may-2021.jpg12301 Sand Point Way NE former grocery store site townhouse plat of 2009.May 2021The former site of Homer's IGA Grocery at the northwest corner of 123rd & Sand Point Way NE, now has a cluster of townhouses. Photo by Valarie, May 2021.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/10601-sand-point-way-ne.may-2021.jpg10601 Sand Point Way NE.May 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/9495-sand-point-way-ne-former-gas-station-site-with-ne-95th-at-left.june-2021.jpg9495 Sand Point Way NE former gas station site with NE 95th at left.June 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/9495-sand-point-way-ne-colorized-photo.png9495 Sand Point Way NE colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/10601-sand-point-way-ne-colorized-photo.png10601 Sand Point Way NE colorized photoCorner store at 10601 Sand Point Way NE.2024-05-21T18:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/06/04/dooleys-tavern-on-sand-point-way-ne/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/dooleys-in-1940.sma-photo-18873.pngDooleys in 1940.SMA Photo #18873Dooley's Restaurant and Bar in 1940. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives Item #18873.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/alki-avenue-in-1930.seattle-municipal-archives-4149.jpgAlki Avenue in 1930.Seattle Municipal Archives #4149In the early 1900s Alki Avenue in West Seattle was a remote place to live, but streetcar transportation was available. Photo of Seattle Municipal Archives Item #4149.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/seattle-public-library-construction-circa-1902.courtesy-of-spl.jpgSeattle Public Library construction circa 1902.courtesy of SPLSeattle Public Library under construction in 1902; the Lincoln Hotel is seen across Fourth Avenue. At right is the First Presbyterian Church. Courtesy of Seattle Public Library Historic Photos.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dooleys-looking-southward-in-1960.jpgDooley's looking southward in 1960Photo of 1960, looking southward on Sand Point Way NE we see the entrance of the NAS at left and Dooley's Restaurant at right. Photo from Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/seafirst-building-at-1001-fourth-avenue-built-1969.jpgSeaFirst Building at 1001 Fourth Avenue.built 1969https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dooleys-as-of-1940-seattle-municipal-archives-photo-18873.jpgDooley's as of 1940.Seattle Municipal Archives Photo 18873https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dooley-enlisted-in-military-june-1917.jpgDooley enlisted in military.June 1917Carl Dooley gave notice of his enlistment in the military as of June 1917. Source: Seattle Fire Department personnel records, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dooley-appointed-to-sfd-1-april-1913.jpgDooley appointed to SFD.1 April 1913Carl Dooley was appointed to the Seattle Fire Department on April 1, 1913. Source: personnel records in the Seattle Municipal Archives (see source list)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/7215-sand-point-way-ne-7-eleven.jpg7215 Sand Point Way NE 7-ElevenAt right is a condo building on the former site of Dooley's Tavern. Looking southward, there is a 7-Eleven store with gas pumps at 7215 Sand Point Way NE. The store building was built in 1972 but there was a gas station at the site in earlier years. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/dooleys-tavern-1948-robbery.jpgDooley's Tavern 1948 robberyDooley's Tavern was robbed again in 1948.2023-04-15T22:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/09/02/names-in-the-neighborhood-from-keith-to-hawthorne-hills/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/hawthorne-hills-sign-at-princeton-avenue-bridge.sma-photo-141197-of-2003.webpHawthorne Hills sign at Princeton Avenue Bridge.SMA photo 141197 of 2003Hawthorne Hills sign on the Princeton Avenue bridge connecting Sand Point Way NE to NE 55th Street. Seattle Municipal Archives photo 141197 of 2003.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hawthorne-hills.1928.jpgHawthorne Hills.1928https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/b-g-trail-next-to-metropolitan-market-august-2013.jpgB-G Trail next to Metropolitan Market.August 2013The Burke-Gilman Trail crosses 40th Ave NE and continues eastward toward Lake Washington. To the left of the photo is the Metropolitan Market Grocery Store at the corner of NE 55th Street and 40th Ave NE in the Hawthorne Hills neighborhood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/greg-lange-with-cart-of-1870s-journals-at-the-bellevue-archives.jpgGreg Lange with cart of 1870's journals at the Bellevue ArchivesOriginal King County record books like these tattered journals are kept in temperature-controlled vaults at the Puget Sound Regional Archives in Bellevue. Books can be brought out on a cart to be opened in the research room, as I did to search for Keith family land transactions.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/grantor-grantee-index.jpgGrantor-Grantee indexOriginal King County property records dating from the 1860's are kept in temperature-controlled vaults at the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/e-s-goodwin.jpgE.S. GoodwinErvin S. Goodwin was a very active real estate developer in the early 1900s. He platted and developed Hawthorne Hills, Olympic Hills, and Victory Heights in northeast Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/b-g-trail-and-access-to-met-market.jpgB-G Trail and access to Met MarketPicnic tables and a path to the Metropolitan Market grocery store are adjacent to the Burke-Gilman Trail just off of 40th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/kroll-map-of-1912-keith-station2.jpgKroll Map of 1912 Keith StationKroll Map of northeast Seattle in 1912. Photo courtesy of David B. Williams (see Source list.)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fire-station-38-at-4004-ne-55th-street-built-2011.jpgFire Station 38 at 4004 NE 55th Street built 2011Fire Station 38 at 4004 NE 55th Street in Hawthorne Hills.2023-04-15T20:23:59+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/03/23/sacrifices-and-safety/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/memorial-shoes-on-ne-75th-street.may-2016-1.jpgMemorial shoes on NE 75th Street.May 2016Memorial shoes at the corner of 33rd Ave NE where the Schulte family stepped into NE 75th Street. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ne-75th-street-eastbound-traffic-with-turn-lane-1.jpgNE 75th Street eastbound traffic with turn lanehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/schultes-and-memorial-walkers-on-march-25-2014.jpgSchultes and memorial walkers on March 25 2014Karina Ulriksen-Schulte (in wheelchair) and Dan Schulte at a memorial walk, one year after the crash. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/schulte-family-at-memorial-site-4-1-2013.jpgSchulte family at memorial site 4-1-2013https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/safe-streets-memorial-walk.pngSafe Streets Memorial Walkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ne-75th-street-shoe-memorial-for-schulte-family.jpgNE 75th Street shoe memorial for Schulte familyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ne-75th-street-looking-east-from-ne-33rd-corner.jpgNe 75th Street looking east from NE 33rd cornerhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/crash-site-memorial-3-25-2014.jpgCrash site memorial 3-25-2014https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shoe-memorial.jpgShoe memorialShoe memorial at the crash site on NE 75th Street, corner of 33rd Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ne-75th-street-in-1954-at-eckstein.webpNE 75th Street in 1954 at EcksteinThe newly-built Eckstein Junior High School as seen circa 1954. In the foreground we see that the arterial NE 75th Street had not yet been paved. Photo courtesy of Seattle Public Librar.2023-03-30T06:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/03/31/a-civil-war-veteran-in-seattle-edward-lind/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/general-john-f-reynolds-momument-at-gettysburg.jpghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/grand-army-of-the-republic-symbol.jpgGrand Army of the Republic symbolGrand Army of the Republic: Fraternity, Loyalty, Charity.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/grand-army-of-the-republic-emblem.jpgGrand Army of the Republic emblemGrand Army of the Republic emblem -- veterans organizationhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/clogston-news-article.jpgClogston news articlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/john-f-miller-of-29th-indiana-civil-war.jpgJohn F Miller of 29th Indiana Civil WarJohn F Miller was a commander of the 29th Indiana unit during the Civil War. He never lived in Seattle but after he died in 1886 a chapter of the GAR in Seattle was named for him.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/grand-army-of-the-republic-cemetery-seattle.jpgGrand Army of the Republic Cemetery Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aurora-bridge-construction-march-6-1931.seattle-municipal-archives-number-9073.jpgAurora Bridge construction March 6 1931.Seattle Municipal Archives Number 9073https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/edward-lind-wife-lucinda-smith-clogston-1853-1913-grave-at-lake-view.jpgEdward Lind wife Lucinda Smith Clogston 1853-1913 grave at Lake Viewhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/edward-lind-marriage-certificate-lucinda-clogston-in-1911.jpgEdward Lind marriage certificate Lucinda Clogston in 1911Marriage certificate in 1911, Edward Lind and Lucinda Smith Clogston.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/alice-lind-1851-1908-gar-cemetery-seattle.jpgAlice Lind 1851-19082023-03-25T21:04:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/07/02/homesteading-in-wedgwood-after-the-civil-war/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/gar-stevens-post-in-seattle.february-1886-seattle-pi-newspaper.jpgGAR Stevens post in Seattle.February 1886 Seattle PI newspaperIn February 1886 this fundraising event notice appeared in the Seattle PI newspaper.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/scheuerman-monument-at-mt-pleasant-cemetery-in-seattle.jpgScheuerman monument at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/scheuerman-in-tiles.jpgScheuerman in tilesThe spelling of the name of German immigrant Christian Scheurmandt was modified over time. This is the final spelling he preferred, which he had put in tiles of his building at the corner of 1st and Cherry Streets, one of the first buildings put up after Seattle's Great Fire of 1889.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/viola-a-kenyon.jpgViola A. KenyonViola Kenyon in 1910 (age 70.) Photo by Asahel Curtis, courtesy of the Seattle Public Library Historical Photograph Collection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/central_-school_faculty_opening_day_may_7_1883.jpgCentral_ School_faculty_opening_day_May_7_1883Central School of Seattle: photo of the faculty taken on Opening Day, May 7, 1883. School Principal E.S. Ingraham stands at left. Mrs. Viola Kenyon is at center in the back row. Photo courtesy of Seattle Public Library Historical Photograph Collection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kenyon-gravestone1.jpgKenyon gravestoneGravemarker of Capt. DeWitt C. Kenyon, Company B, 13th Michigan Infantry. Courtesy of www.findagrave.com/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kenyon-gravestone.jpgKenyon gravestoneGravemarker of Capt. DeWitt C. Kenyon, Company B, 13th Infantry, Michigan. Photo courtesy of www.findagrave.com/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/viola-kenyon.jpgViola KenyonViola Kenyon was active in Seattle in the 1870's and 1880's as a schoolteacher and member of the Grand Army of the Republic organization. Photo courtesy of www.findagrave.com/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dewitt-kenyon.jpgDeWitt KenyonCapt. DeWitt C. Kenyon in Civil War uniform. Courtesy of www.findagrave.com/ 2023-03-25T19:46:30+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/09/05/a-headstone-for-captain-john-m-hoyt-at-last/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/hoyt-headstone-with-richard-and-honor-guard.4-september-2021.jpgHoyt Headstone with Richard and honor guard.4 September 20212023-03-25T19:39:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/06/17/a-civil-war-veteran-in-fall-city-augustus-marshall/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/snoqualmie-falls.jpgSnoqualmie Fallshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/snoqualmie-valley.jpgSnoqualmie Valleyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tennessee-map.webpTennessee mapMap of the state of Tennesseehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fall-city-location-map.pngFall City location mapFall City is about 25 miles east of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/marshalls-musket-of-1901.jpgMarshalls Musket of 1901https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/battle-of-nashville-simplified-diagram.pngBattle of Nashville simplified diagramBattle of Nashvillehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fall-city-historical-society-april-2022.jpgFall City Historical Society April 2022Civil War Seattle joined in with the Fall City Historical Society to clean grave markers in 2022.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fall-city-33619-se-redmond-fall-city-road-built-1939.jpgFall City 33619 SE Redmond Fall City Road built 19392023-03-25T19:32:44+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/09/04/far-beyond-the-sounds-of-battle-seattles-civil-war-legacy/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/gar-monument-with-leaves-1.jpgGAR monument with leaves2023-03-25T18:48:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/17/wedgwoods-mystery-tree-planters/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/7707-38th-ave-ne.thuesens-greenhouses.jpg7707 38th Ave NE.Thuesens greenhouseshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/hall-house-at-7744-38th-ave-ne-wedgwood-echo-of-may-1956.jpgHall house at 7744 38th Ave NE.Wedgwood Echo of May 1956https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/cass-turnbull-memorial-photo-2017.jpgCass Turnbull memorial photo.2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sdot-tree-crew-supervisor-joe-markovich-with-scarlet-oak-june-2016.pngSDOT Tree Crew Supervisor Joe Markovich with scarlet oak.June 2016SDOT Tree Crew Supervisor Joe Markovich works on Wedgwood's scarlet oak treehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wedgwood-display-for-february-revised3.jpgWedgwood display for February revisedThe towering scarlet oak tree is on the corner of NE 77th Street and 38th Ave NE in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heritage_tree_plaque1.jpgheritage_tree_plaqueHeritage Tree plaquehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/wedgwood-display-for-february-revised2.jpgWedgwood display for February revisedThe 95-foot tall scarlet oak tree at the northeast corner of NE 77th Street and 38th Ave NE in Wedgwoodhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heritage_tree_plaque.jpgheritage_tree_plaqueHeritage Tree plaque, May 31, 2008https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heritage_tree_cass_arthur.jpgheritage_tree_cass_arthurHeritage Tree award: Cass Turnbull, president of Plant Amnesty, and Arthur Lee Jacobson, Trees of Seattlehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/7727-38th-ave-ne-southeast-elevation.jpg7727 - 38th Ave NE southeast elevationThe Theusen house at 7727 38th Ave NE, built 1924, was home to their Lily of the Valley garden business.2023-03-18T00:43:25+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/02/17/john-thornton-of-early-washington-territory/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/map-of-1889-list-of-original-claims-in-township-26.jpgMap of 1889 list of original claims in Township 26Township 26 in Seattle. The bottom line is 85th Street and the top line is 205th which today is the county line between King and Snohomish counties.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/creek-with-house-nearby.courtesy-of-anna-snook-2022.jpgCreek with house nearby.courtesy of Anna Snook 2022Thornton Creek makes its way toward its outlet at Matthews Beach on Lake Washington. Photo courtesy of Anna, 2022.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/creek-with-blossoms.courtesy-of-anna-snook-2022.jpgCreek with blossoms.courtesy of Anna Snook 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/thornton-creek-watershed-map-of-2020.jpgThornton Creek watershed map of 2020The Thornton Creek watershed in northeast Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/meadowbrook-pond-mossy-rocks.jpgMeadowbrook Pond mossy rockshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/john-thorton.jpgJohn ThortonUndated photo of John Thornton, courtesy of Clallam County Historical Society.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/evergreen-school-creek-bridge.jpgEvergreen School creek bridgeOn Meridian Ave North just south of N. 155th Street, the creek flows past Evergreen School.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/thornton-creek-flow.jpgThornton Creek flowhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/thornton-land-claim-at-meridian-155th-northwest-corner.jpgThornton land claim at Meridian & 155th northwest cornerJohn Thornton's land claim was at the northwest corner of the intersection of 155th and Meridian Ave N, in today's Shoreline neighborhood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dungeness-cadastral-survey-of-1859.jpgDungeness Cadastral Survey of 1859Survey of 1859 map, Dungeness, Clallam County. Bureau of Land Management survey records, Washington and Oregon.2023-03-13T17:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/02/10/the-mysteries-of-montlake/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bicycle-paths-of-1900.pngBicycle paths of 19002023-03-10T01:58:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2023/02/17/the-hillcrest-houses-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/8033-28th-ave-ne-living-room.jpg8033 28th Ave NE living roomhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/gates-of-wedgwood-with-street-sign.april-2022.jpgGates of Wedgwood with street sign.April 2022The original Wedgwood development was marked with gateposts at the NE 81st Street entrance. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/tom-coppage-real-estate-ad.february-25-1940-seattle-times-page-20.jpgTom Coppage real estate ad.February 25 1940 Seattle Times page 20Seattle Times ad, February 1940https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2759-ne-88th-street.built-1939-1.jpg2759 NE 88th Street.built 19392759 NE 88th Street built 1939 in the Fir Crest plathttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/coppage-erma-and-florence-shortt-in-mothers-march-on-polio.seattle-times-25-january-1953-page-57.jpgCoppage Erma and Florence Shortt in Mothers March on Polio.Seattle Times 25 January 1953 page 57Mrs. Coppage and Mrs. Shortt in 1953, volunteers in the Mothers March of Dimes polio vaccination campaign.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/coppage-real-estate-ad.seattle-times-28-april-1957-page-37.jpgCoppage real estate ad.Seattle Times 28 April 1957 page 37https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/8038-35th-ave-ne-demolition.next-to-woodlawn-optical.jpg8038 35th Ave NE demolition.next to Woodlawn OpticalCoppage real estate office was demolished in 2016. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hillcrest-manor-2568-ne-83rd-street.jpgHillcrest Manor 2568 NE 83rd Streethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/hillcrest-manor-plat-of-1946.jpgHillcrest Manor plat of 19462023-03-10T01:56:33+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/26/earl-g-park-architect-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/8225-30th-ave-ne.earl-park-house-built-1918.jpg8225 30th Ave NE.Earl Park house built 1918https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/olympic-hotel-in-the-1950s-seneca-avenue-entrance.jpgOlympic Hotel in the 1950s.Seneca Avenue entrancehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/auto-court-at-olympic-hotel.jpgauto court at Olympic HotelThe auto entrance at the Olympic Hotel is beautiful and always busy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/entrance-olympic-hotel.jpgentrance Olympic HotelThe Fairmont Olympic Hotel at 4th and University Streets in downtown Seattle is on the original site of the University of Washington, founded in 1861.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/plaque-at-olympic-hotel.jpgplaque at Olympic HotelThe Olympic Hotel at 4th & University is on the original site of the University of Washington, as noted by the historical marker.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/park-house-east-elevation.jpgPark house east elevationEarl G. Park built his house at 8225 30th Ave NE in 1918. There was no electricity in Wedgwood then, so windows were important for letting in light.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/park-house1.jpgPark houseEarl G. Park built his house at 8225 30th Ave NE in the Nevins & Park plat which he developed with John R. Nevins. There was no electricity in Wedgwood when the house was built in 1918, so windows were important for letting in light.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/olympic-hotel-in-1929.jpgOlympic Hotel in 1929https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/suzzallo_library_across_red_square.jpgSuzzallo_Library_Across_Red_SquareThe spectacular Suzzallo Library on the campus of the UW was designed by Bebb & Gould. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/park-house.jpgPark houseIn 1918 Earl G. Park built his house at 8225 30th Ave NE in Wedgwood's Nevins & Park plat.2023-02-17T22:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/05/29/the-thornton-creek-water-quality-channel-at-northgate/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/water-quality-channel-at-northgate-courtesy-of-wikimedia-joe-mabel.jpgWater Quality Channel at Northgate courtesy of Wikimedia Joe Mabelhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thornton-creek-alliance-logo.webpThornton Creek Alliance logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thornton-channel-interpretive-display.jpgThornton Channel interpretive displayhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thornton-place-blue-heron-mural.april-2022.jpgThornton Place blue heron mural.April 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thornton-place-apartments-along-the-water-quality-channel.april-2022.jpgThornton Place apartments along the water quality channel.April 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thornton-place-looking-northeast-at-aljoya.april-2022.jpgThornton Place looking northeast at Aljoya.April 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/thornton-place-looking-north-toward-watershed-pub.april-2022.jpgThornton Place looking north toward Watershed Pub.April 2022Looking north over Water Quality Channel with 3rd Ave NE at left, we see the Watershed Pub and other commercial buildings.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/northgate-and-parcel-division-in-the-water-quality-channel.jpgNorthgate and parcel division in the water quality channelhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/northgate-and-water-quality-channel-diagram.jpgNorthgate and water quality channel diagramThe Northgate Mall in north-central Seattle once had a large parking lot on the south side. Now it is the Water Quality Channel. Diagram from the City of Seattle report (see source list).https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/heron-at-meadowbrook-pond.jpgHeron at Meadowbrook PondBlue heron at Meadowbrook Pond. The pond teems with aquatic life including fish, birds and beavers.2023-01-24T19:35:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/01/19/wedgwood-and-the-inaugural-day-storm-of-1993/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/storm-day-photo-2.january-20-1993.jpgstorm day photo 2.january 20 1993Looking west along NE 77th Street, where a tree fell at the corner of 37th Ave NE. It just brushed the house across the street without any damage. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wedgewood-estates-corner-tree-site.october-23-2018.jpgwedgewood estates corner tree site.october 23 2018After the Inaugural Day Storm of January 20, 1993, trees were re-planted on this corner site but they fell, too. Now the site is empty. Photo by Valarie, October 2018.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/storm-day-photo-4.january-20-1993.jpgstorm day photo 4.january 20 1993Trees fell on cars parked along NE 77th Street during the Inaugural Day Storm of January 20, 1993. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/storm-day-photo-3.january-20-1993.jpgstorm day photo 3.january 20 1993Cars along NE 77th Street in the aftermath of the Inaugural Day Storm, January 20, 1993. In the background is the scarlet oak tree on the corner of 38th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/storm-day-photo-1.january-20-1993.jpgstorm day photo 1.january 20 1993Aftermath of the Inaugural Day Storm of January 20, 1993. Looking west across NE 77th Street we see the tree which fell and which may have dragged down the electrical wires with it. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/storm-day-photo-5.january-20-1993.jpgstorm day photo 5.january 20 1993A snapped power pole on the southwest corner of NE 77th Street and 37th Ave NE, in the aftermath of the Inaugural Day Storm.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/wedgewood-estates-with-scarlet-oak-at-left.october-23-2018.jpgwedgewood estates with scarlet oak at left.october 23 2018Wedgewood Estates apartments looking eastward along NE 77th Street. At left is the scarlet oak tree at the corner of 38th Ave NE.2023-01-21T01:31:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/01/04/a-gift-from-the-past/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/eritrea.jpgeritreahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/celtic-arts-foundation-logo.jpgCeltic Arts Foundation logoCeltic Arts Foundationhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/highland-games-in-mt-vernon-wa.jpgHighland Games in Mt Vernon, WATrooping of the colors at the Highland Games in Mt. Vernon, WA.2023-01-05T22:39:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/06/11/a-victorian-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/carr-statue-at-empress-hotel-in-victora-british-columbia-e1672180594930.jpegCarr statue at Empress Hotel in Victora British Columbiahttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/carr-house-in-december-2022.courtesy-of-jrv.jpegCarr house in December 2022.courtesy of JRVhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/carr-street-in-victoria-british-columbia.jpegCarr Street in Victoria British ColumbiaStreet sign by the Empress Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/3056-ne-87th-street-sold-in-2015.jpg3056 NE 87th Street sold in 2015https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/the-white-house.jpgThe White HouseThe White House was constructed upon Palladian architectural principles of symmetry and proportion, referencing classical Greek temples.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/3056-ne-87th-st-carr-replica-house.jpg3056 NE 87th St Carr replica houseThe house at 3056 NE 87th Street is the only Victorian/Queen Anne-style house in Wedgwood. It was built in 2007 and is a replica of the Emily Carr house in Victoria, B.C.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/emily-carr-house.jpgemily-carr-houseThe Emily Carr House in Victoria, B.C.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/victorian-queen-anne.jpgvictorian-queen-anneA Victorian Queen Anne house with Eastlake detailing. Photo courtesy of Architecture.about.com2022-12-27T22:43:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/06/01/wilsons-food-store-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/7740-24th-ave-ne-beam-closeup.december-2022.jpg7740 24th Ave NE beam closeup.December 2022Raising the first vertical beam at the new classroom building for University Prep. This view looks eastward from 24th Ave NE. At left can be seen the stoplight at 25th & 80th. The main University Prep campus is beyond that at 26th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie, November 30, 2022.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/7740-24th-ave-ne-raising-the-beam-as-viewed-from-ne-80th-street.december-2022.jpg7740 24th Ave NE raising the beam as viewed from NE 80th Street.December 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/wilsons-grocery-photo-courtesy-of-gerald-nielsen-on-seattle-vintage.jpgWilson's Grocery photo courtesy of Gerald Nielsen on Seattle Vintagehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/nebraska.pngNebraskaNebraska's location in the USAhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/oklahoma.pngOklahomaOklahoma's location in the USAhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/hobby-shop-airplane.jpgHobby shop airplanehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2415-ne-80th-street-tax-assessors-notations.jpg2415 NE 80th Street tax assessors notationsHand-written comments by the tax assessors officehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2415-ne-80th-street-1956-tax-assessors-photo.jpg2415 NE 80th Street 1956 tax assessors photoWilson's Food Store at 2415 NE 80th Street -- tax assessors photo of 1956. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/tools-in-carry-box.jpgtools in carry boxhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/susne-tree.jpgSusNE treeSustainable NE Seattle2022-12-22T22:20:11+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/12/01/the-2022-season-of-cheer-hunter-tree-farm-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/christmas-2021.hunters-kiosk-and-trees.jpgChristmas 2021.Hunters kiosk and treeshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/christmas-2021.hunters-sales-kiosk-with-customers.jpgChristmas 2021.Hunters sales kiosk with customers2022-12-22T17:41:39+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/07/05/a-market-on-sand-point-way-ne/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11782-sand-point-way-ne-colorized-photo-of-rovainen-market-in-1940.jpg11782 Sand Point Way NE colorized photo of Rovainen Market in 1940https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11782-sand-point-way-ne-colorized-photo-1962.jpg11782 Sand Point Way NE colorized photo 1962A 1962 photo of the Speed-E Mart which replaced the Rovainen Market.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/12014-sand-point-way-ne-colorized-version-of-sms-56785-of-1958.jpg12014 Sand Point Way NE colorized version of SMS 56785 of 1958https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/kraken-community-iceplex.september-2021-photo-credit-paul-buxton.jpgKraken Community Iceplex.September 2021 Photo credit Paul BuxtonThe Kraken Community Iceplex now takes up what was the center of the Northgate Mall. It is a sports facility with easy access to a new light rail station opening in October 2021. Stores are clustered at the north and south ends of the former mall which is now called Northgate Station.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/speed-e-mart-photo.jpgSpeed-E-Mart photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/northgate-mall-in-the-early-1950s.jpgNorthgate Mall in the early 1950shttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/northgate-mall-entrance.jpgNorthgate Mall entrancehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/northgate-parking-lot-in-1950-martin-moyer-photo-of-the-seattle-times.jpgNorthgate parking lot in 1950.Martin Moyer photo of the Seattle TimesNorthgate Mall was heavily patronized in 1950 when it opened. Photo by Martin Moyer, Seattle Times archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/district-market-stock.jpgDistrict Market stockModern convenience stores offer grab-and-go sandwiches, fruit and cold drinks.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/national-archives-at-seattle-on-sand-point-way-ne.jpgNational Archives at Seattle on Sand Point Way NENational Archives at 6125 Sand Point Way NE2022-12-18T14:55:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/06/25/the-conroy-family-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/conroy-house-1938-photo.jpgConroy house 1938 photoThe Conroy house as shown in the 1938 tax assessors photo. The writing on the photo is the plat name, "Earl J. McLaughlin Addition to Seattle."https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/corner-of-ne-86th-street-june-2012.jpgcorner of NE 86th Street June 2012The Conroy's horse barn was on 86th just west of 35th Ave NE, near the present site of the Morningside electrical substation (fenced area.) In the background can be seen the new Jasper Apartment building.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/conroy-house.jpgConroy houseA 1934 photo showed the east side of the Conroy house with Mike Shea's shack next to it. The photographer is standing in 35th Ave NE at NE 87th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/fresno-scraper.jpgfresno scraperFresno Scraper image courtesy of San Joaquin County Historical Society.2022-12-17T18:28:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/11/01/medohart-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7327-39th-ave-ne-colorized-photo.png7327 39th Ave NE colorized photoA house originally at 6500 35th Ave NE. In 1952 it was moved to 7327 39th Ave NE and lived in by the Vail Whitelock family.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7321-39th-ave-ne-shed-1.jpg7321 39th Ave NE shedMedohart houses had many kinds of outbuildings such as sheds and chicken houses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7331-39th-ave-ne-demolished.6-march-2021.jpg7331 39th Ave NE demolished.6 March 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7321-39th-ave-ne-westlings-chicken-house.jpg7321 39th Ave NE Westlings chicken househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/side-sewer-card-for-39th-ave-ne-1.jpgSide Sewer Card for 39th Ave NESide Sewer card for 39th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7331-39th-ave-ne-built-1926.not-now-extant.jpg7331 39th Ave NE built 1926.not now extant7331 39th Ave NE, built 1926.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7327-39th-ave-ne-current-photo.webp7327 39th Ave NE current photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7327-39th-ave-ne-at-original-site.built-1928-at-6500-35th-ave-ne-and-moved-1952.jpg7327 39th Ave NE at original site.built 1928 at 6500 35th Ave NE and moved 1952A house at 6500 35th Ave NE was moved to the Medohart plat in 1952.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7321-39th-ave-ne-current-photo.jpg7321 39th Ave NE current photo7321 39th Ave NE built 1931https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/7331-39th-ave-ne-shed-with-doors.jpg7331 39th Ave NE shed with doorsThis shed will well-constructed doors was on the Westling's property at 7331 39th Ave NE.2022-12-13T17:15:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/11/26/a-garden-of-immigrants-in-medohart/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7338-39th-ave-ne-new-house-2014.jpg7338 39th Ave NE new house 2014New house built 2014 in place of the old John Postma house, 7338 39th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/adam-maier-draft-card-of-1942.pngAdam Maier draft card of 1942Adam Voss draft card of 1942https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7339-40th-ave-ne-house-photo.built-1926-not-now-extant.jpg7339 40th Ave NE house photo.built 1926 not now extanthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7327-40th-ave-ne.real-estate-photo-september-2022.jpg7327 40th Ave NE.real estate photo September 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/john-postma-draft-card-of-1942.7338-39th-ave-ne.pngJohn Postma draft card of 1942.7338 39th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7327-40th-ave-ne-vincelli-house-built-1931.jpg7327 40th Ave NE Vincelli house built 1931https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7338-39th-ave-ne-john-postma-house-1926.jpg7338 39th Ave NE John Postma house 1926John Postma house, 7338 39th Ave NE, built 1926.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/7330-39th-ave-ne.built-1952.jpg7330 39th Ave NE.built 1952Maier house, 7330 39th Ave NE, built 1952.2022-12-13T17:15:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/07/30/wedgwood-university-unitarian-church/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/University-Unitarian-Church-fenced-for-renovations.July-2018.jpgUniversity Unitarian Church fenced for renovations.July 2018University Unitarian Church was fenced off for renovations beginning in July 2018. The congregation is meeting elsewhere and will move back into their building in 2019.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/uuc-original-chapel-on-ne-47th-street-july-29-2018.jpgUUC original chapel on NE 47th Street.July 29 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/university-presbyterian-church-at-4540-15th-ave-ne.jpgUniversity Presbyterian Church at 4540 15th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/university-unitarian-church-fenced-for-renovations-july-2018.jpgUniversity Unitarian Church fenced for renovations.July 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/unitarian-church-on-seventh-avenue-in-1908.jpgUnitarian Church on Seventh Avenue in 1908The Unitarian Church on Seventh Avenue in downtown Seattle as it appeared in 1908.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/beth-shalom-front-door.jpgBeth Shalom front doorCongregation Beth Shalom at 6800 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/uuc-west-elevation.jpgUUC west elevationhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/lychgate-example.jpglychgate examplehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/uuc-of-1916.jpgUUC of 1916The University Unitarian Church's first location was in this brick chapel on NE 47th Street, next to University Presbyterian Church.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ayp-official-emblem.jpgAYP official emblemThe Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition was held on the campus of the University of Washington in 1909. It caused real estate investors to develop nearby northeast Seattle areas.2022-11-15T18:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/10/01/pumpkin-weekends-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/pumpkins-at-the-mason-county-hunters.september-2022.jpgPumpkins at the Mason County Hunters.September 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hunter-farms-mason-county.september-2022.jpgHunter Farms Mason County.September 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hunter-farms-visitors-center.september-2022.jpgHunter Farms Visitors Center.September 2022Hunter Farm Visitors Center in Union, Mason County, Washington. Photo courtesy of JRV.2022-10-30T22:55:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/03/02/names-in-the-neighborhood-from-decatur-to-thornton-creek/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/decatur-bldg-at-1511-6th-avenue-built-1921.jpgDecatur Bldg at 1511 6th Avenue.built 1921https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/battle-of-seattle-memorial-april-19-2017.jpgBattle of Seattle memorial.April 19 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/thornton-creek-school-main-entrance-in-2016-7712-40th-ave-ne-e1487915819466.jpgthornton-creek-school-main-entrance-in-2016-7712-40th-ave-neThornton Creek School at 7712 40th Ave NE opened in September 2016. Before construction, consultants evaluated the site for environmental and historical concerns.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/battle-of-seattle-marker-in-rock-as-of-2015.jpgBattle of Seattle marker in rock as of 2015https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/tc-school-construction-looking-eastward-toward-present-buildings-5-25-2015.jpgTC School construction looking eastward toward present buildings 5.25.2015Looking eastward from 40th Ave NE, in the background we see the present Decatur School building with its front door facing 43rd Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/warship-under-sail-by-dr-lorraine-mcconaghy-2009.jpgWarship Under Sail by Dr. Lorraine McConaghy 2009Seattle historian Dr. Lorraine McConaghy wrote this book about the USS Decatur, the ship that saved Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/battle-of-seattle-plaque-closeup.jpgBattle of Seattle plaque closeuphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/inverness-ravine-trail-diagram.jpgInverness-Ravine-Trail-DiagramMaple Creek Ravinehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wedgwood-school-front-e1487916381158.jpgWedgwood School frontWedgwood School on NE 85th Street at 30th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/decatur-school-front-door.jpgDecatur School front door"Stephen Decatur" is written beside the front entrance of Decatur School, but partially obscured by shrubbery.2022-10-15T18:39:01+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/10/06/robinson-tile-and-marble-company/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11506-34th-ave-ne-property-card-1.jpg11506 34th Ave NE property cardhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/11506-34th-ave-ne-sales-photo.may-2021.jpg11506 34th Ave NE sales photo.May 202111506 34th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/robinson-tile-stairs.11506-house-1.jpgRobinson Tile stairs.11506 househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/robinson-tile-with-homes-on-roosevelt-way-in-1926-1.jpgRobinson Tile with homes on Roosevelt Way in 1926Gardner Gwinn development in the 8100 block of Roosevelt Way, advertised in 1926.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/8108-roosevelt-way-ne-built-1926.jpg8108 Roosevelt Way NE built 19268108 Roosevelt Way NE in the Gardner Gwinn development. Robinson Tile & Marble was one of the listed contractors in 1926.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/art-marble-company-at-731-westlake.jpegArt Marble Company at 731 Westlakehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/art-marble-21-pub-at-731-westlake.jpegArt Marble 21 pub at 731 Westlakehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/smith-tower-under-construction-in-1913.seattle-municipal-archives.jpgSmith Tower under construction in 1913.Seattle Municipal Archiveshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/robinson-tile-building-at-westlake.seattle-daily-times-8-feb-1925-page-58.jpgRobinson Tile building at Westlake.Seattle Daily Times 8 Feb 1925 page 58https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/robinson-draft-card.world-war-two.pngRobinson draft card.World War Two2022-10-07T03:44:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/11/08/william-strickler-in-early-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/strickler-land-claim-summary.jpgStrickler land claim summaryThis list of land claims was one of the attempts of the Land Office to sort out the validity of claims to be sure of ownership. The abbreviation S.C. means "secured claim." Other abbreviations indicate "arrived in territory" and "affiant," meaning the person who witnessed the notarized document of claim filing. This list is available on-line at Washington Digital Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/burke-gilman-and-bridges-in-fremont1.jpgBurke-Gilman and bridges in FremontWhere there was once a small creek on William Strickler's claim property, there is now a ship canal and the Burke-Gilman Trail following the former railroad line.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/oregon-land-claims-source.jpgOregon Land Claims sourceWilliam Strickler land claim in Oregon recorded in 1848https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/aurora-bridge-northeastern-view-from-the-fremont-bridge-november-11-2017.jpgAurora Bridge northeastern view from the Fremont Bridge.November 11 2017View from the Fremont Bridge, eastward over the ship canal and the Aurora Bridge. Aurora Avenue now soars over the neighborhood instead of going through as it originally did.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ebeys-landing-map.jpgEbey's Landing mapThe Ebey homestead is now a historic site and national park.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/b-g-trail-along-n-34th-street-in-fremont-autumn-2017.jpgB-G Trail along N 34th Street in Fremont.Autumn 2017The Burke-Gilman Trail is the line of a former railroad and is parallel to the ship canal in Fremont. Photo by Valarie, along North 34th Street in Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pioneer-days-book-cover-published-in-1890.jpgPioneer Days book cover.published in 1890Pioneer Days on Puget Sound is the memoir of Arthur Denny.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/selucius-garfielde-portrait.jpgSelucius Garfielde portraitSelucious Garfieldehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/pickett-house-in-bellingham-built-in-1856.jpgPickett House in Bellingham built in 1856General George Pickett built this house in Bellingham in 1856. It is believed to be the oldest surviving wood-frame building in Washington.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/alki-birthplace-of-seattle-monument.jpgAlki birthplace of Seattle monumentThere is a Birthplace of Seattle monument at Alki Beach in West Seattle.2022-10-01T03:28:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/09/15/redevelopment-in-wedgwoods-commercial-district/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/maid-in-the-northwest-with-adjacent-new-townhouses-january-19-2018.jpgMaid in the Northwest with adjacent new townhouses.January 19 2018Townhouses are being crammed into spaces of the former office buildings built by Balch.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/8038-35th-ave-ne-may-13-2017.jpg8038 35th Ave NE.May 13 2017Three-story townhouses are being built in place of just one low-scale building at 8038 35th Ave NE.2022-08-23T18:00:29+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/07/10/wedgwood-a-leafy-neighborhood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/seattle-releaf-trees-for-neighborhoods.jpgSeattle reLeaf Trees for Neighborhoodshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/clean-up-at-gates-of-wedgwood-june-3-2016-e1751210936643.jpgClean-up at Gates of Wedgwood.June 3 2016Balch's original Wedgwood houses were marked by this entrance on 35th Ave NE at NE 81st Street. It is my belief that he may have gotten the idea from some sort of marker at the entrance to the property, previously placed there by Mr. Thorpe.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/maple-on-91st.jpgmaple on 91sthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/scarlet-oak-main-section-with-cable-july-5-2016.jpgscarlet oak main section with cable.July 5 2016One of the bracing rods inserted all the way through heavy limbs are helping to draw them toward the center and reduce strain on the main trunk of the scarlet oak.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/scarlet-oak-showing-side-limb-trim-july-10-2016.jpgScarlet oak showing side limb trim.July 10 2016Heavy outward growing limbs of the scarlet oak have been trimmed to reduce strain on the central trunk. The bolted ends of bracing rods can be seen on either side.2022-08-03T23:16:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/03/09/names-in-the-neighborhood-from-pontiac-to-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/doheny-marum-after-the-great-fire.jpgDoheny & Marum after the Great FireThe large white tent at left is that of Doheny & Marum, advertising clothing and household goods in the month after Seattle's Great Fire of 1889.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/manhattan-heights-plat-map-of-1890.jpgManhattan Heights plat map of 1890https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/doheny-and-marum-july-1889.jpgDoheny and Marum.July 1889https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/riteaid-at-85th-and-35th.jpgRiteAid at 85th and 35thRiteAid at 8512 35th Ave NE (closed July 2025)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/thomas-burke-cartoon.jpgThomas Burke cartoonJudge Thomas Burke was an attorney, real estate investor and civic activist in Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/robert-r-spencer-cartoon.jpgRobert R. Spencer cartoonRobert R. Spencer was a banker and early car enthusiast in Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/j-j-doheny-cartoon.jpgJ J Doheny cartoonJJ Doheny in his menswear store, downtown Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/rite-aid-in-wedgwood-at-ne-85th-street.jpgRite Aid in Wedgwood at NE 85th StreetRite-Aid on the corner of NE 85th Street in Wedgwood is in the Pontiac plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/doheny-portrait.jpgDoheny portraitJoseph Doheny lived in Seattle for a few years and was a real estate speculator.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/charles-baker-without-caption.jpgCharles Baker without captionCharles Baker shown in an Argus magazine cartoon, sitting on Snoqualmie Falls and holding the electric lines of a streetcar.2022-07-23T20:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/04/11/the-roy-land-family-of-meadowbrook/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/maple-leaf-school-bus-colorized.webpMaple Leaf school bus colorizedhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/land-team-excavation-for-house.webpLand team excavation for househttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/land-team-at-green-lake.webpLand team at Green Lakehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/land-family-in-garden.webpLand family in garden2022-07-22T15:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/01/01/meadowbrook-pond-in-winter/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/meadowbrook-pond-in-december-2021-tree-view.photo-by-yasmeen-hussain.jpgMeadowbrook Pond in December 2021 tree view.Photo by Yasmeen HussainMeadowbrook Pond is beautiful i all seasons but in winter we can see the expanded water area created for floodwaters. Photo by Yasmeen Hussain via the Facebook page of Friends of Meadowbrook Pond, December 2021.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/meadowbrook-pond-in-december-2021-dog-walking.photo-by-kattie-jones.jpgMeadowbrook Pond in December 2021 dog walking.Photo by Kattie Joneshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/meadowbrook-pond-in-december-2021-art-view.photo-by-michelle-lindsey.jpgMeadowbrook Pond in December 2021 art view.Photo by Michelle LindseyLooking southward across Meadowbrook Pond we see one of the art installations. Photo by Michell Lindsey via the Facebook page of Friends of Meadowbrook Pond, December 2021.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/meadowbrook-pond-entrance-1.17.2015.jpgMeadowbrook Pond entrance 1.17.2015https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/meadowbrook-pond-in-december-2021.photo-by-michelle-lindsey.jpgMeadowbrook Pond in December 2021.Photo by Michelle Lindsey2022-07-22T15:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/10/27/thornton-creek-in-2016-watershed-updates/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/tca-meeting-october-27-2016-e1477581035289.jpgtca-meeting-october-27-20162022-07-22T15:43:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/19/the-nevins-and-park-plat-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2808-ne-82nd-street-restored-and-painted-july-2022.jpg2808 NE 82nd Street restored and painted July 20222808 NE 82nd Street, built by John R. Nevins.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/kroll-map-east-half-of-4-25-4-e1594870882878.jpgKroll map east half of 4-25-4The 1930 Kroll Publishers map shows the Seattle College property owned by the Jesuits, from NE 80th to 85th Streets on the west side of 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/picardo-farm-looking-westward-in-the-1920s.jpgPicardo Farm looking westward in the 1920sView out over the Picardo Farm in the 1920s, courtesy of the family.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc006691.jpgKroll map of 1930 showing Nevins & Park platThe Kroll map of 1930 shows the Nevins & Park plat above the sections in pink which were the remaining original sections of the Mary J. Chandler plat. The Seattle College on the right was property bought by the Jesuits in 1929, but their plan to move Seattle University to Wedgwood was never realized.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/dsc00669.jpgDSC00669https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/nevins-park-on-the-hill-over-p-patch-e1500653177147.jpgNevins & Park on the hill over P-PatchThe Nevins & Park plat is on the hillside overlooking today's P-Patch. The brick structure on the horizon right of center is a church at NE 82nd Street and 30th Avenue NE, on one corner of the plat.2022-07-15T17:09:58+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/27/oriental-gardens-in-meadowbrook/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/washington-elm-tree-at-98th-street-viewpoint-building.june-2022.jpgWashington Elm Tree at 98th Street Viewpoint building.June 2022George Washington Elm Tree at the former Oriental Gardens sitehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/martha-nishitani-dance-ad-circa-1956.jpgMartha Nishitani dance ad circa 1956Martha Nishitani dance advertisement circa 1956https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nishitani-site-bridges.april-2021.jpgNishitani site bridges.April 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nishitani-site-at-98th-lake-city-way-ne.april-2021.jpgNishitani site at 98th & Lake City Way NE.April 2021As viewed from the parking lot, the building on the former Oriental Gardens is set in its site with beautiful landscaping. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nishitani-site-willow-creek.april-2021.jpgNishitani site Willow Creek.April 2021Willow creek runs past the building on the former Oriental Gardens nursery site. The building has a patio at creekside. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sugar-cane-plant.jpgSugar cane planthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/maple-leaf-school-september-1914.jpgMaple Leaf School September 1914The new Maple Leaf School was located on NE 105th Street at the southeast corner with 35th Ave NE. Kelly NIshitani, seated at right, was intensively tutored to complete school through eighth grade, and he went on to attend Lincoln High School.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/trenholme-for-mayor-fremont-colleague-feb-7-1914-page-3.jpgTrenholme for mayor.Fremont Colleague Feb 7 1914 page 3J.D. Trenholme ran for mayor of Seattle in 1914.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/wedgwood-presbyterian-church.jpgWedgwood Presbyterian ChurchWedgwood Presbyterian Church moved to 8008 35th Ave NE in 1948 and built this building. The church was planted by First Presbyterian (downtown) whose workers came out to northeast Seattle to conduct Sunday schools. Morningside Presbyterian started before 1915 and met first on 92nd, then on the corner of NE 95th & 35th before its move to the corner of NE 80th Street..https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/dexter-chaney.jpgDexter + ChaneyOffice building on the site of the former Oriental Gardens.2023-01-19T03:02:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/02/continuing-the-maple-creek-legacy/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bob-cram-1925-2017.jpgBob Cram 1925-2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00697-e1489471062628.jpgRogers houseThe Rogers original estate house, built 1937 in the Maple Creek section of the Wedgwood neighborhood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc00703-e1489471338494.jpgCram houseThe Cram house: Northwest Modern style by Carl Gould, Jr, architecthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/old-rogers-cartoon2.jpgOld Rogers cartoonIn 1992 Bob Cram drew this cartoon to illustrate the need to preserve trees in the Maple Creek ravine area.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc006681.jpgRogers house 1992In 1992 trees were cut down around the original Rogers house to make space for five new houses2022-06-26T17:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/27/the-scout-camp-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/maple-creek-ravine-scout-camp-shelter.pngMaple Creek Ravine Scout camp shelterThe house at 8916 42nd Ave NE may have started out as the cooking shelter for the Scouts camp in the Maple Creek Ravine.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/schurman-climbing-rock-sma-item-30571-of-1969.gifSchurman Climbing Rock.SMA Item 30571 of 1969https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc007001.jpg8916 front viewThe house at 8916 - 42nd Ave NE as it looks todayhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc006981.jpgnorth side of 8916 houseOn the north side of the 8916 house can be seen its split-log Rustic Revival style of construction.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/untitled-1.jpgProperty card photo of 8916 - 42nd Ave NETax assessors property card with 1956 photo showing recent remodelling work.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/manhatten-heights.jpgManhattan HeightsThis house in the Maple Creek Ravine started out as a cooking shelter built by a Scout troop.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc00698.jpg8916 house north sideOn the north side of the 8916 house can be seen its split-log Rustic Revival style of construction.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc00700.jpg8916 frontMany times remodelled, the 8916 house had a brick veneer added in 1956.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/dsc00697.jpgRogers estate houseSylvan setting of the original Rogers estate house in Maple Creek2022-06-23T00:30:49+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/23/john-r-nevins-architect-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2808-ne-82nd-street-real-estate-photo.webp2808 NE 82nd Street real estate photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2808-ne-82nd-street-side-yard.june-2022.jpg2808 NE 82nd Street side yard.June 2022The house at 2808 NE 82nd Street is being restored by its current owners. Here we see siding work. Photo courtesy of JRV.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2808-ne-82nd-street-front-of-house-at-window-restoration.october-2021.jpg2808 NE 82nd Street front of house at window restoration.October 2021As of 2021 the house at 2808 NE 82nd Street is undergoing historic restoration of its windows.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2808-ne-82nd-street-window-restoration-sign.october-2021.jpg2808 NE 82nd Street window restoration sign.October 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8255-30th-ave-ne.built-1918.jpg8255 30th Ave NE.built 19188255 30th Ave NE, built by John R. Nevins in 1918, has log cabin walls inside the present walls.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/water-tower-history-in-wedgwood-july-24-1956.jpgWater Tower history in Wedgwood.July 24 1956https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/mckenzie-bldg-on-n-34th-street-side.jpgMcKenzie Bldg on N. 34th Street sideThe McKenzie building at the corner of 34th & Fremont Avenue was a restaurant for many years and is now a Chase Bank.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/nevins-designed-114-pike-street-1924.jpgNevins designed 114 Pike Street.1924Hard Rock Cafe building at First & Pike was designed by John R. Nevins in 1924https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/3400-fremont-ave-n-in-february-2016-e1491848403880.jpg3400 Fremont Ave N in February 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/nevins-dining-room.jpgNevins dining roomAfter years of living in small houses without electricity and running water, in 1925 J.R. Nevins built a beautiful new home at 2808 NE 82nd Street. The house has many beautiful details such as wood paneling and built-ins.2022-06-21T22:45:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/05/02/from-ravenna-to-lavilla-the-ne-seattle-tool-library/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lavilla-dairy-with-tool-library.may-9-2019.jpgLaVilla Dairy with Tool Library.May 9 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lavilla-dairy-for-sale.may-9-2019-1.jpgLaVilla Dairy for sale.May 9 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lavilla-dairy-for-sale.may-9-2019.jpgLaVilla Dairy for sale.May 9 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tool-library-new-coordinators-chris-and-mike-june-2016.jpgTool Library new coordinators Chris and Mike.June 2016Tool Library Coordinatorshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lavilla-dairy-as-of-may-2018.jpgLaVilla Dairy as of May 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/tool-library-building.jpgTool Library buildingThe NE Seattle Tool Library was at 2415 NE 80th Street until June 2018.2022-06-09T16:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/07/15/seattle-street-names-north-of-lake-union/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lake-union-addition-renaming.jpgLake-Union-Addition-Renaming2022-05-29T20:02:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/09/06/twentieth-anniversary-celebration-thornton-creek-alliance/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tca-anniversary-celebration-september-14-2014.jpgTCA Anniversary Celebration September 14 20142022-05-29T16:01:18+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/07/06/wedgwoods-wildlife/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/yesler-swamp-january-2015.jpgYesler Swamp January 2015https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/deer-in-wedgwood-july-5-2016-e1467845077105.jpgdeer in Wedgwood.July 5 2016Our thanks to Kristin for this photo of a deer in the parking lot of Rite Aid at 8500 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood's main business district.2022-05-22T15:59:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/03/11/writing-the-ways-of-seattle-streets/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/jackson-park-golf-course.jpgJackson Park Golf CourseJackson Park Golf Coursehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/roosevelt-way-ne.pngRoosevelt Way NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/roosevelt-way-ne-street-sign.jpgRoosevelt Way NE street signhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/franklin-d-roosevelt-cartoon.jpgFranklin D Roosevelt cartoonPresident Franklin D. Roosevelt is depicted as saving the USA from the waters of the economic depression of the 1930s.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/teddy-roosevelt-cartoon.jpgTeddy Roosevelt cartoon2022-05-09T03:55:37+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/03/19/fremont-drug-company-in-seattle-part-two-the-brothers-and-the-business/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/lough-and-graham-marriage.25-january-1898.jpgLough and Graham marriage.25 January 1898The wedding of Thomas Lough and Vina Graham on January 25, 1898.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/red-door-tavern-at-3401-evanston-ave.jpgRed Door Tavern at 3401 Evanston Avehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fremont-fire-station-at-3829-linden-ave-n.jpgFremont Fire Station at 3829 Linden Ave NFremont has had its own fire station since 1901, at 3829 Linden Avenue N.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/3424-fremont-ave-n-built-1909.tax-assessors-photo-of-1938.jpg3424 Fremont Ave N built 1909.tax assessors photo of 1938After the Queen City Bank moved out in 1925, the space at 3424 Fremont Ave became the Queen City Drugstore. It was directly across the street from the Fremont Drug Company, which survived the competition. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/3425-fremont-ave-n-the-fremont-building-showing-street-signs.jpg3425 Fremont Ave N the Fremont Building showing street signsThe Fremont Hotel building, rebuilt in 1903. In 1911 the Fremont Drug Company moved to the storefront space on the left side of this photo.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/canney.mabels-piano-studio-building-photo-courtesy-of-paul-dorpat.jpgCanney.Mabels piano studio building photo courtesy of Paul DorpatA 1909 photo looking northward on Fremont Avenue shows the buildings in the foreground which had to be removed during construction of the ship canal. The Fremont Drug Company is at second left.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fremont-drug-company-circa-1912.uw-special-collections-1345.63.jpgFremont Drug Company circa 1912.UW Special Collections 1345.63The Fremont Drug Company storefront as of 1912, in their new location at 3423 Fremont Avenue. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections Item 1345.63https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fremont-drug-co.-corner.jpgFremont Drug Company circa 1907.UW Special Coll 1345.62Fremont Drug Company as pictured circa 1907. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections Item 1345.62https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/north-transfer-station.jpgNorth Transfer StationSeattle Public Utilities' North Transfer Station is on the former site of the William Ashworth home.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/jacob-lough-1880-to-1954.jpgJacob Lough 1880 to 1954Jacob Lough 1880-19542022-04-24T02:41:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/12/21/the-preston-brothers-from-maine-to-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/peace-weavers-by-candace-wellman-published-2017.jpgPeace Weavers by Candace Wellman.published 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bryant-lumber-log-pond-in-1914-courtesy-of-paul-dorpat.jpgBryant Lumber log pond in 1914.courtesy of Paul DorpatShown here is the log pond of the lumber mill in Fremont, at the northwest corner of Lake Union. Frank LaRouche photo, UW Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/western-mill-at-south-lake-union-circa-1891-uw-special-collections-lar303.jpgWestern Mill at South Lake Union circa 1891.UW Special Collections LAR303Western Lumber Mill at South Lake Union. Photo circa 1891, UW Special Collections LAR303.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/strickler-tree-cutting-case-1872-court-injunction.jpgStrickler tree cutting case 1872.court injunctionCourt injunction in the illegal tree-cutting case in 1872.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/preston-perrin-and-peggy-marriage-certificate-1879.jpgPreston Perrin and Peggy marriage certificate 1879Perrin and Peggy Preston's marriage certificate of 1879https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tulalip-women-edward-s-curtis-1898-photo-ph-coll-484-ab1-uw-special-collections.jpgTulalip women.Edward S Curtis 1898 photo PH Coll 484 Ab1 UW Special CollectionsPhotographer Edward S. Curtis frequently photographed native peoples such as these Tulalip women of Snohomish County in the year 1898. Photo courtesy of UW Special Collections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/machiasport-maine-westside-view-on-a-postcard.jpgMachiasport Maine westside view on a postcardMachias, Maine, a seaport town where lumber was shipped.2022-04-03T19:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/05/25/albert-balch-part-five-spreading-wedgwoods-everywhere/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/crawford-and-conover-business-card-circa-1900.mohai-collection.jpgCrawford and Conover business card circa 1900.MOHAI collectionCrawford & Conover business card circa the year 1900. Courtesy of MOHAIhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8022-28th-ave-ne-built-1958.jpg8022 28th Ave NE built 19588022 28th Ave NE, built 1958 in Wedgwood #3. House design by Paul Hayden Kirk.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/crawford-and-conover-ad-seattle-post-intelligencer-october-7-1901-page-12.jpgCrawford and Conover ad.Seattle Post Intelligencer October 7 1901 page 12https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedgwood-park-by-balch-august-1-1948-seattle-times-page-15.jpgWedgwood Park by Balch.August 1 1948 Seattle Times page 15Wedgwood Park advertisement in the Seattle Times newspaper on August 1, 1948. Balch's old office address is shown. The next year Balch built a new office at 8050 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/c-shaped-sign.jpgC-shaped signAt left, the Seattle Audubon office at 8050 35th Ave NE was originally Balch's office. At right is the office for Crawford & Conover Real Estate with the C-shaped sign in front, used today by the current businesses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/balch-photo.jpgBalch photoAlbert Balch 1903-1976https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/wedgwood-american-builder-article-in-1946.jpgWedgwood American Builder article in 1946American Home Builder magazine article of 1946 tells of Balch housing developmentshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/plat-of-wedgwood-5.jpgPlat of Wedgwood #5Plat map of Wedgwood #5. At the bottom of the map is a 1926 house not included in the plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/crawford-and-conover-1890-uw-special-collections.jpgCrawford and Conover 1890 UW Special CollectionsReal estate office of Samuel Crawford (seated at left) and Charles T. Conover (standing, center) in 1890. Walter Hamley, age 12 (seated, at center) worked as a messenger. Photo courtesy of University of Washington Special Collections, PH Coll 503.8.2022-03-29T02:38:49+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2022/03/19/the-swansons-of-ravenna-valley/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ravenna-real-estate-ad-of-5-may-1907-seattle-pi.jpgRavenna real estate ad of 5 May 1907 Seattle PIRavenna real estate ad of May 5, 1907, page 46 in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ravenna-real-estate-ad-of-10-march-1907-seattle-pi.jpgRavenna real estate ad of 10 March 1907 Seattle PIRavenna Valley real estate ad of March 10, 1907, page 58 in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2306-ne-73rd-street-current-photo-of-february-2022.jpg2306 NE 73rd Street current photo of February 2022https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7511-23rd-ave-ne-current-photo.jpg7511 23rd Ave NE current photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7514-24th-ave-ne-built-1913.moved-from-roosevelt-square-in-1951.jpg7514 24th Ave NE built 1913.moved from Roosevelt Square in 1951https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7514-24th-ave-ne-built-1913.property-card-with-original-address.jpg7514 24th Ave NE built 1913.property card with original addresshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/oscars-addition-of-1923.jpgOscars Addition of 1923https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7550-ravenna-ave-ne.current-photo.jpg7550 Ravenna Ave NE.current photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/7508-ravenna-ave-ne-home-of-william-swanson-current-photo.jpg7508 Ravenna Ave NE home of William Swanson current photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1326-ne-62nd-street-built-1908.swan-swanson-home.jpg1326 NE 62nd Street built 1908.Swan Swanson home2022-07-02T07:05:48+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/01/16/people-of-the-ship-canal-carl-signors-grocery-store/2022-03-13T18:53:30+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/10/15/wedgwood-business-feature-adams-insurance/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/adams-insurance-liz-jones-on-june-18-2014.jpgAdams Insurance Liz Jones on June 18 2014Liz Jones has been with Adams Insurance Agency for forty years as of 2017.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/adams-insurance-and-javasti-december-2017.jpgAdams Insurance and Javasti.December 2017The Adams Insurance Agency at 8613 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood.2022-02-08T02:48:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/08/26/the-copestick-building-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/university-unitarian-church-finished-renovations-in-2020.south-end-of-building.jpgUniversity Unitarian Church finished renovations in 2020.south end of buildingIn addition to expansion of their building, in 2019 University Unitarian Church also expanded their parking lot at the south end of the building. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bike-lane-petition-to-save-35th.2018.jpgBike lane petition to Save 35th.2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/bike-lanes-protest-2018.jpgBike lanes protest 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/uuc-ready-for-renovation-july-19-2018.jpgUUC ready for renovation.July 19 2018University Unitarian Church at the corner of NE 68th Street, is undergoing renovation and a larger parking lot will also be built.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wedgwood-square-shopping-march-1957-page-1.jpgWedgwood Square Shopping.March 1957 page 1https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cafe-javasti-at-8617-35th-ave-ne-december-20171.jpgCafe Javasti at 8617 35th Ave NE.December 2017Cafe Javasti is so successful that it has expanded into two spaces in the Copestick Building. Wedgwoodians feel strongly about supporting local businesses like Javasti.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/copestick-photo-wedding-anniversary-notice-in-seattle-times-of-7-october-1965-page-57.jpgCopestick photo.wedding anniversary notice in Seattle Times of 7 October 1965 page 57Paul and Mabel Copestick celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in October 1965.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/8611-35th-ave-ne-first-section-of-the-copestick-building-built-in-1956.jpg8611 35th Ave NE first section of the Copestick Building.built in 1956The first section of the Copestick building had just two office spaces, occupied by Russell's Barber Shop and the Walt Adams Insurance agency. The writing on the photo is the legal description of the plat name of Earl J. McLaughlin's. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/8611-35th-ave-ne-photo-of-the-copestick-building-addition-built-1957-copy.jpg8611 35th Ave NE photo of the Copestick building addition.built 1957 - CopyThe Copestick building as of 1957 had Russell's Barber Shop, Walt Adams Insurance, Jenny Oakvik's Wedgwood Cafe, a cleaners and a heating & electrical contractor. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/8611-35th-ave-ne-copestick-building-built-in-1956.jpg8611 35th Ave NE Copestick Building.built in 1956The original property record card for the Copestick building shows the two-office spaces. The legal description of the property is in the Earl J. McLaughlin plat. Record card courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives, repository of the property records of King County.2022-02-08T02:45:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/03/01/business-changes-and-development-pressures-in-northeast-seattle-neighborhood-stores/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9400-project-info-of-may-2018-1.jpg9400 project info of May 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9400-35th-ave-ne-property-card.jpg9400 35th Ave NE property cardOriginal property card showing ownership of the 7-Eleven building by the Southland Corporation. Courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/wongs-at-9400-35th-ave-ne.jpgWongs at 9400 35th Ave NEWong's Kitchen and Bar at 9400 35th Ave NE will close in February 2020 and will be torn down, to be replaced by townhouses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9400-35th-ave-ne-built-1966-as-a-seven-eleven.jpg9400 35th Ave NE built 1966 as a Seven Elevenhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9400-35th-ave-ne-chompers-restaurant-circa-1978.jpg9400 35th Ave NE Chompers restaurant circa 1978The fondly-remembered Chompers restaurant only lasted a few years at 9400 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/9400-35th-ave-ne-seven-eleven-built-1966.jpg9400 35th Ave NE Seven Eleven built 1966The 7-Eleven store as it looked in 1967. The writing on the photo is the legal description including the plat name, Pontiac. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives, Bellevue, WA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/grateful-bread-at-7001-35th-ave-ne-july-2016.jpgGrateful Bread at 7001 35th Ave NE.July 2016Grateful Bread Bakery & Cafe building was originally a 7-Eleven store.2022-01-23T06:21:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/04/13/wedgwoods-ne-95th-street-gas-station-intersection/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/johnsons-auto-site-colorized-photo-of-1963.pngJohnsons Auto site colorized photo of 1963Before the present Johnson's Auto Repair at the southeast corner of NE 95th Street, there was a gas station, pictured here in 1963.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/spirit-gas-station-9500-35th-ave-ne-december-2017.jpgSpirit gas station 9500 35th Ave NE.December 2017The present Spirit Gas Station at 9500 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/richfield-station-at-9500-35th-ave-ne-in-1972.jpgRichfield Station at 9500 35th Ave NE in 1972The Richfield Station at 9500 35th Ave NE as seen in 1972https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/9418-35th-ave-ne-union-station-in-1963.jpg9418 35th Ave NE Union station in 1963Before becoming Johnson's Auto Repair, there was a Union Gas Station at 9418 35th Ave NE. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/9425-35th-ave-ne-gas-station-built-1968-demolished-1988.jpg9425 35th Ave NE gas station built 1968 demolished 1988The Chevron Station at 9425 35th Avenue NE, present site of the Morningside Heights apartments, was torn down in 1988.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/adams-motor-company-at-southwest-corner-of-95th-and-35th.jpgAdams Motor Company at southwest corner of 95th and 35thAdams Motor Company was a used-car lot which faced NE 95th Street at the southwest corner of the intersection. Walt Adams worked with this business until he started an insurance office in Wedgwood. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/morningside-church-at-9505-35th-ave-ne-built-1926.jpgMorningside Church at 9505 35th Ave NE.built 1926The Morningside Church was built in 1926 at 9505 35th Avenue NE, present site of a veterinary clinic. In 1951 the church moved to 8008 35th Ave NE and became Wedgwood Presbyterian.2022-02-01T17:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/11/27/hunter-tree-farm-in-wedgwood-in-2021/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/christmas-2021.hunters-wreath-crib.jpgChristmas 2021.Hunters wreath cribhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/christmas-2021.hunters-unloading-more-trees.jpgChristmas 2021.Hunters unloading more treesHuner Tree Farm, Christmas tree sales next door to the Wedgwood Post Office.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/christmas-2021.hunters-shoppers.jpgChristmas 2021.Hunters shoppershttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/christmas-2021.hunters-sales-kiosk-with-decorations.jpgChristmas 2021.Hunters sales kiosk with decorationsChristmas 2021 at Hunter Tree Farm in Wedgwood2022-01-05T18:19:09+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/08/26/gerhard-ericksens-good-road/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ericksens-store-in-bothell-circa-1910.from-a-postcard.jpgEricksen's store in Bothell circa 1910.from a postcardhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8600-bothell-way-shady-glen-auto-camp.jpg8600 Bothell Way Shady Glen Auto Camphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/old-highway-routes-courtesy-of-the-historic-pacific-highway-website.jpgOld highway routes.courtesy of the Historic Pacific Highway websiteThe Erickson Road, later called the Old Bothell Highway, is the blue line to the right (east) of today's Lake City Way NE. The route ran up 30th Ave NE and turned right (east) at the corner of NE 110th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/for-model-t-winner-of-the-race-from-ny-to-seattle-at-the-ayp-exposition-in-1909.jpgfor-model-t-winner-of-the-race-from-ny-to-seattle-at-the-ayp-exposition-in-1909Ford Model T car which won the transcontinental race from New York to Seattle in 1909https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bothell-view-of-the-slough.jpgBothell view of the SloughThe Slough at Bothell where early residents paddled canoes down to Lake Washington.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/bothell-landing-canoe-on-the-slough.jpgBothell Landing canoe on the SloughA canoe on the Slough near Bothell Landing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/erickson-place-at-ne-137th-street-e1594349955939.jpgErickson Place at NE 137th StreetErickson Place NE merges into busy Lake City Way NE (at left) at NE 137th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/erickson-and-35th-street-sign.jpgErickson and 35th street signErickson Place is between NE 135th and 137th Streets and merges into Lake City Way NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/model-t-ford.jpgModel T FordThe Model T Ford produced in 1908 caused a meteoric rise in automobile ownership and boosted the Good Roads movement in America.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ericksen-buggy.jpgEricksen buggyThe Ericksen store in Bothell had a horse-drawn delivery wagon. Home delivery of grocery orders was common in the years before people had cars.2021-12-28T18:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/06/01/influence-of-the-confluence-celebration-on-saturday-june-11-2016/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meadowbrook-pond-entrance-on-35th-ave-ne.jpgMeadowbrook Pond entrance on 35th Ave NEMeadowbrook Pond entrance on 35th Ave NE is marked with boulders and signagehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/meadowbrook-pond-entrance-1-17-2015.jpgMeadowbrook Pond entrance 1.17.2015Meadowbrook Pond entrance on 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1-17-2015-northeast-view-of-new-bridge.jpg1.17.2015 northeast view of new bridgeA bridge on 35th Ave NE at NE 107th Street with the Meadowbrook flood plain below. The ground was spread with coconut fiber mats to prevent erosion until plants could take hold.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/confluence-festival-poster-june-11-2016.jpegConfluence festival poster.June 11 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/confluence-june-11-2016.jpgConfluence June 11 20162021-12-28T08:01:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/09/21/bird-migration-routes/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/rufous-hummingbird-by-lois-manowitz-via-birdshare.jpgRufous Hummingbird by Lois Manowitz via BirdshareRufous Hummingbird by Lois Manowitz via Birdshare2021-11-14T20:06:09+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/11/06/autumn-leaves/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/maple-on-91st-e1415331648930.jpgmaple on 91stJapanese maple treehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/autumn-october-color-variety-e1415330655914.jpgAutumn October color varietyAutumn color varietyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/corner-34th-and-84th-e1415330452451.jpgcorner 34th and 84thFall color in Wedgwood on 34th Ave NE at NE 84th Street.2021-11-14T20:04:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/07/16/in-the-shadow-of-wedgwood-rock-the-berg-family/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/wedgwood-rock-cartoon-by-bob-cram-june-1995-in-the-wedgwood-echo-newsletter.jpgWedgwood Rock cartoon by Bob Cram June 1995 in the Wedgwood Echo newsletterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bergs-in-1940.jpgBergs in 1940In 1940 the Berg family gathered for a photo at Big Rock.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bergs-on-the-rock.jpgBergs on the RockBig Rock, as it was then called, was the site of many Berg family picnics and photos.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/6823-in-1916.jpg6823 in 1916The Berg's house as it looked in the Big Snow of February 1916.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/john-and-elida-berg.jpgJohn and Elida BergJohn and Elida Berg 1909 wedding photo2021-10-31T18:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/10/01/wedgwood-neighborhood-history-trivia-quiz/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/7500-building-and-sophies-tacos.17-september-2021.jpg7500 building and Sophie's Tacos.17 September 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/grand-central-baking-company-logo.jpgGrand Central Baking Company logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grand-central-bakery-wedgwood-2018.jpgGrand Central Bakery Wedgwood.20182021-10-25T05:27:22+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/06/07/from-herkenrath-to-hunters/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/8004-36th-ave-ne-built-1926.8-october-2021.jpg8004 36th Ave NE built 1926.8 October 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/herkenrath-house-in-19582.jpgHerkenrath house in 1958The Herkenrath house, pictured here in 1958, was on the present site of the Wedgwood Post Office. Photo #75875, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/herkenrath-house-in-19581.jpgHerkenrath house in 1958The Herkenrath house as seen here in 1958, was on the present site of the Wedgwood Post Office. Photo #75875, Seattle Municipal Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/8004-36th-ave-ne.jpg8004 36th Ave NEThe Herkenrath house was moved to 8004 36th Ave NE to make way for the Wedgwood Post Office to be built.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/post-office-looking-north-in-20121.jpgPost Office looking north in 2012The Wedgwood Post Office is at 7714 35th Ave NE and the next-door Hunter Tree Farm at 7744, was once targeted for the site of a grocery store. The rezone was denied by the City Planning Commission.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/herkenrath-house-in-1958.jpgHerkenrath house in 1958The Herkenrath house in 1958 was on the present site of the Wedgwood Post Office. Photo #75875 courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives.2021-10-09T04:57:05+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/03/31/mcgillivrays-the-biggest-little-store-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/7300-35th-ave-ne-gas-station.february-2020.jpg7300 35th Ave NE gas station.February 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/7300-35th-ave-ne-chevron-station-food-mart.february-2020.jpg7300 35th Ave NE Chevron station food mart.February 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/7300-35th-ave-ne-chevron-station-2020.jpg7300 35th Ave NE Chevron station 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/7300-35th-ave-ne.jpg7300 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mcgillivrays-store-closing-ad-of-1974.jpgmcgillivray's store closing ad of 1974McGillivray's store closing ad in 1974. Pictured are the McGillivrays as of the 1950s with their first granddaughter.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mcgillivrays-store.ray-and-bette-euse.jpgmcgillivray's store.ray and bette euseRay and Bette Euse in the McGillivray's store in the 1960s. The McGillivrays tried to retire in 1968 but Ray Euse died that year, so the McGillivrays helped their daughter Bette until 1974.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mcgillivrays-store-stock.jpgmcgillivray's store stockMcGillivray's store stock in the basement room.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mcgillivrays-store-building.jpgmcgillivray's store buildingThe McGillivray family built a store at 7512 35th Ave NE in 1955, after operating a smaller store across the street at 7509. This building is now Chase Bank.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mcg-storefront1.jpgMcG storefronthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/mcgillivrays-going-out-of-biz.jpgMcGillivray's going out of biz2023-06-19T19:24:18+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/12/11/fremonts-queen-city-bank/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/600-5th-ave-in-wilmot-sd.built-1896.jpg600 5th Ave in Wilmot, SD.built 1896https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/wallingford-map-courtesy-of-historylink.jpgWallingford map courtesy of HistoryLinkWallingford is located in north central Seattle. Map courtesy of HistoryLink.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/wells-fargo-at-1701-n-45th-street.jpgWells Fargo at 1701 N 45th StreetThe first section of the Queen City Bank building at right, was completed in 1925. At left, another section was built in 1926. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/yaks-teriyaki-looking-east-on-north-35th-street.jpgYak's Teriyaki.looking east on North 35th StreetLooking east on North 35th Street, we see the building which was Queen City Bank from 1922 to 1925. Bank robbers stopped here on September 19, 1925 to do a hold-up. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mcmullen-building-on-the-canal-in-1916-photo-2006-7-1-mohai.jpgMcMullen Building on the canal in 1916.photo 2006.7.1 MOHAIThe large square McMullen Building in the foreground is shown in 1916 before completion of the ship canal. The building was at about 34th and Evanston Street in Fremont. Behind it, the long dark building is the car barn of the streetcar system on the corner of 34th and Phinney, which today houses Theo Chocolate. Photo courtesy of MOHAI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/wells-fargo-looking-eastward-on-n-45th-street-built-in-1925.jpgWells Fargo looking eastward on N 45th Street.built in 1925Looking eastward on North 45th Street from the corner of Densmore Avenue.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/queen-city-building-bond-issue-may-1-1926-in-seattle-daily-times.jpgQueen City Building bond issue.May 1 1926 in Seattle Daily TimesTo underwrite construction of the eastern addition to the bank building in 1926, this bond advertisement ran in the Seattle Daily Times.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/queen-city-bank-building-construction-permit-of-1925.jpgQueen City Bank building construction permit of 1925Construction permit for the first portion of the Queen City Bank building in Wallingford in 1925.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/queen-city-bank-robbery-seattle-pi-30-sept-1925-page-1.jpgQueen City Bank robbery.Seattle PI 30 Sept 1925 Page 1Queen City Bank robberyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/queen-city-bank-robbery-seattle-pi-30-sept-1925-page-2.jpgQueen City Bank Robbery.Seattle PI 30 Sept 1925 page 2The story of the brave police officers as reported in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper on September 30 1925.2021-08-08T06:35:19+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/03/07/a-log-house-life-in-wedgwood-in-the-1930s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/reese-house-colorized-photo.pngReese house colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/pontiac-addition-property-tax-roll-of-1935.jpgPontiac Addition property tax roll of 1935Original property tax assessment rolls like this one for 1935, are kept in temperature-controlled vaults at the Puget Sound Regional Archives in Bellevue. Line 8 shows that in 1935 the assessed value of Fred Reese's log-sided house was $450.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3804-ne-87th-street-current-view.jpg3804 NE 87th Street current viewThe house at 3804 NE 87th Street as it looks today.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3804-ne-87th-street-joslin-article-of-1956.jpg3804 NE 87th Street Joslin article of 1956In 1956 L.C. Joslin, second owner of the log-sided house at 3804 NE 87th Street, told about the house for readers of the Wedgwood Echo neighborhood newsletter.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/townsend-article-of-5-dec-1930-in-seattle-daily-times.jpgTownsend article of 5 Dec 1930 in Seattle Daily TimesOn December 5, 1930, the Seattle Daily Times reported the suicide of CJ Townsend.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3804-ne-87th-street-top-half-of-record-card.jpg3804 NE 87th Street top half of record cardThe original property records of King County are stored at the Puget Sound Regional Archives in Bellevue. This property card shows the assessed value of the house at 3804 NE 87th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/reese-marriage-1911-albert-and-edith.jpgReese marriage 1911 Albert and EdithThe marriage certificate of Albert Reese and Edith Townsend shows that they were married at the Townsend family home. Edith's brother CJ and his wife Stella signed as witnesses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/3804-ne-87th-street-photo.jpg3804 NE 87th Street photoIn 1932 Fred Reese built this log-sided house in Wedgwood. The writing on the photo gives the plat name of Pontiac Addition, Block 49 Lot 2.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/brainerd-minnesota-city-logo.gifBrainerd Minnesota city logoCity logo of Brainerd, Minnesota.2021-07-23T02:13:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/14/morningside-heights-in-wedgwood-prohibition-the-great-depression-and-walter-s-wood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/9428-lake-city-way-wesco-auto-body-supply.jpg9428 Lake City Way Wesco Auto Body Supplyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/walter-s-wood-key-case.jpgWalter S Wood key caseWalter Wood key case from his businesseshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/walter-wood-news-photo.jpgWalter Wood news photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walter-wood-coal-shovel.jpgWalter Wood coal shovelhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walter-wood-chickens-morningside-heights-brochure.jpgwalter-wood-chickens-morningside-heights-brochureIn a 1920s real estate brochure for the Morningside Heights development, the glories of raising ones' own chickens was advertised using Walter Wood's home as an example.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/house-of-walter-wood-morningside-heights-brochure.jpghouse-of-walter-wood-morningside-heights-brochureWlater Wood's house was built in 1913, probably the first in the Morningside Heights development, and was featured in a 1920s real estate brochure.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walter-wood-house-1938-property-card-photo.jpgwalter-wood-house-1938-property-card-photoWalter Wood's house as it looked in 1937-1938, the year that all houses in King County were first photographed for the tax assessor's office. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/woods-grave.jpgWood's gravehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walter-wood-portrait1.jpgWalter Wood portraitWalter Wood looked very grim when he was charged with embezzlement in 1932.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wood-grave-marker.jpgWood grave marker2021-07-05T20:43:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/01/18/seattles-immigrant-photographer-werner-lenggenhager/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/worlds-fair-site-detail-of-house-at-329-warren-street-in-1957-by-werner-lenggenhager.jpgWorld's Fair site detail of house at 329 Warren Street in 1957 by Werner LenggenhagerWerner Lenggenhager did a photo study of this house at 329 Warren Street with its fine Victorian details.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/worlds-fair-site-on-john-street-photo-by-werner-lenggenhager-in-spl-collection.jpgWorld's Fair site on John Street photo by Werner Lenggenhager in SPL collectionHouses which were on John Street at the present Seattle Center site.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/worlds-fair-site-old-house-photo-by-werner-lenggenhager-in-spl-collection.jpgWorld's Fair site old house photo by Werner Lenggenhager in SPL collectionIn 1957 Werner Lenggenhager did a photo study of this house at 329 Warren Avenue, with its fine Victorian details. The site is now Key Arena.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/worlds-fair-site-in-300-block-looking-north-lenggenhager-photo-in-spl-collection.jpgWorld's Fair site in 300 block looking north Lenggenhager photo in SPL collectionLooking north toward Queen Anne Hill from what is now the Flag Plaza of Seattle Center. This Werner Lenggenhager photo of 1957 also shows his appreciation of clothelines as a humorous touch to what would otherwise be a sad photo portent of doom for these houses.2021-06-10T01:42:26+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/04/13/before-there-was-a-wedgwood-safeway-the-plat-of-public-lands/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/safeway-site-in-1938-colorized-photo.pngSafeway site in 1938 colorized photoA 1938 photo by the King County Tax Assessor's office, looking eastward and showing the corner which would later become Safeway. As of this year, there were no stores at the intersection and not all of the streets were put through.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/public-lands-plat-of-1910.jpgPublic Lands plat of 1910https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/public-lands-plat-corner-of-75th.jpgPublic Lands plat corner of 75thThe top left corner of the Public Lands plat is the site of Safeway at 35th Ave NE and NE 75th Street. The bottom right corner shows the Gebaroff and Girolamo house sites at the corner of NE 70th Street and 40th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/township-25-showing-northeast-corner-only.jpgTownship 25 showing northeast corner onlyTownship 25, land designation in northeast Seattle. The empty space in the middle marked "school" is the Office of the State Land Commission plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/comparable-land-value-on-39th-ave-ne-as-of-1959.jpgComparable land value on 39th Ave NE as of 19592021-06-06T20:53:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/11/20/from-morningside-to-wedgwood-presbyterian-church/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/northeast-veterinary-hospital-building-9505-35th-ave-ne.jpgNortheast Veterinary Hospital building.9505 35th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/morningside-heights-real-estate-brochure-1923.jpgMorningside Heights real estate brochure 1923The Morningside Heights real estate development was advertised in this brochure in 1923.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/morningside-real-estate-brochure-of-1923.jpgMorningside real estate brochure of 1923The Morningside Heights plat was advertised in this brochure in 1923.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/wedgwood-presbyterian-church-in-november-2014.jpgWedgwood Presbyterian Church in November 2014Wedgwood Presbyterian Church at 8008 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/rev-mark-matthews-of-first-presbyterian-church-in-seattle3.jpgRev. Mark Matthews of First Presbyterian Church in SeattleRev. Mark Matthews as depicted in Argus Magazine cartoon of 1906. Rev. Matthews organized outreach from First Presbyterian Church to northeast Seattle, helping to organize Sunday schools wherever there were growing communities with families.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/veterinary-clinic-rebuilt-1968-property-card-courtesy-of-puget-sound-regional-archives-e1415935834870.jpgVeterinary clinic rebuilt 1968 property card courtesy of Puget Sound Regional ArchivesThe Tax Assessors property card for the Northeast Veterinary Clinic show the remodelling was done in 1968 by architect Paul Hayden Kirk. Card courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/wedgwoood-presbyterian-addition-to-building-in-1957.jpgWedgwoood Presbyterian addition to building in 1957In 1957 the Wedgwood Presbyterian Church building was expanded. Photo courtesy of David Chamness.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/dutch-teens-at-thorpe-ginseng-farm-site-circa-1926.jpgDutch teens at Thorpe ginseng farm site circa 1926This photo of Dutch immigrant teens was taken along 35th Ave NE at about NE 81st Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/wedgwood-presbyterian-groundbreaking-at-ne-80th-street-in-1948-or-1949.jpgWedgwood Presbyterian groundbreaking at NE 80th Street in 1948 or 1949Church groundbreaking ceremony at NE 80th Street (undated photo circa 1949).https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/morningside-church-at-9505-35th-ave-ne-property-card-courtesy-of-puget-sound-regional-archives.jpgMorningside Church at 9505 35th Ave NE property card courtesy of Puget Sound Regional ArchivesThe original property card for the Morningside Church site at 9505 35th Ave NE shows the basement-with-a-roof building. Courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Archives.2021-05-18T19:28:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/05/10/names-in-the-neighborhood-before-there-was-a-hawthorne-hills/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/aerial-photo-of-hawthorne-hills-in-1936.jpgaerial photo of Hawthorne Hills in 1936https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/aerial-photo-of-hawthorne-hills-present-time.jpgaerial photo of Hawthorne Hills present timehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hawthorne-k-dent-portrait-circa-1931-1.pngHawthorne K Dent portrait circa 1931Hawthorne K. Dent circa 1931https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/hawthorne-hills-real-estate-advertisement-1.jpgHawthorne Hills real estate advertisementThe slogan "Hawthorne Hills for Scenic Thrills" ran in the newspaper's real estate section every day in the summer of 1928.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/stillson-disputed-land-sale.kroll-map-of-the-1910s-1.pngStillson disputed land sale.Kroll map of the 1910sA Kroll map from the 1910s showing Stillson's land, with land transfers to W.B. Stratton. McBride had already sold his land to Stratton.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/stillson-claim-of-1897-detail-view.wagon-road-house-and-clearing.jpgStillson claim of 1897 detail view.wagon road house and clearinghttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sommers-letter.seattle-daily-times-16-july-1899-page-18.pngSommers letter.Seattle Daily Times 16 July 1899 page 18Herman Sommers, leaseholder of a portion of the land, wrote this letter protesting his inability to take possession of the land. Seattle Daily Times, July 16, 1899, page 18.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/stillson-collusion-headline.seattle-daily-times-8-march-1907-page-5.pngStillson collusion headline.Seattle Daily Times 8 March 1907 page 5https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/stillson-portrait.pngStillson portraithttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/stillsons-160-acre-claim-as-surveyed-in-1897.jpgStillsons 160 acre claim as surveyed in 18972021-05-17T16:59:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/05/06/homewaters/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/bainbridge-island-marina.may-29-2016.jpgBainbridge Island marina.May 29 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/orcas-in-seattle-by-wa-dept-of-fish-wildlife.jpgOrcas in Seattle by WA Dept of Fish & Wildlifehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/book-covers-by-david-b-williams.pngBook Covers by David B WilliamsBooks written by David B. Williamshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/homewaters-by-david-b-williams-2021.pngHomewaters by David B Williams 20212021-05-17T16:59:38+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/04/05/names-in-the-neighborhood-chelsea/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/30th-ave-ne-to-stop-sign-at-ne-110th-street.april-2021.jpg30th Ave NE to stop sign at NE 110th Street.April 2021https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lincoln-highway-route.pngLincoln Highway Routehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3004-ne-110th-street.built-1914.jpg3004 NE 110th Street.built 1914The Yates house as it looked in 1938, a photo taken for the survey of properties in King County.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/3004-ne-110th-street.13-march-2021.jpg3004 NE 110th Street.13 March 2021The Yates house, built in 1914, still stands at 3004 NE 110th Street. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/yesler-leary-building-before-the-fire.looking-east-on-yesler.pngYesler-Leary building before the Fire.looking east on YeslerLooking east on Yesler Way before the Great Seattle fire of June 1889. The Yesler-Leary building is at left. Schlossmacher's tailor shop would have been in the block at right. The triangular building at center is today the sinking ship parking garage.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/jane-addams-circa-1960.colorized-photo.jpgJane Addams circa 1960.colorized photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/schlossmachers-5-acre-tracts.filed-in-1890.jpgSchlossmacher's 5 Acre Tracts.filed in 1890Schlossmacher's 5-Acre Tracts with NE 110th Street on the southern line border. In the center with the arrow pointing north, is 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/schlossmacher-1887-full-page-ad-in-puget-sound-directory.jpgSchlossmacher 1887 full page ad in Puget Sound Directoryhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/yates-land-certificate-in-kansas.jpgYates land certificate in KansasCivil War veterans had the right to a land claim awarded for their service. Here is the claim document of James C. Yates for land in Kansas. Documents are on the website of the Bureau of Land Management.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/chelsea-iowa-commemoration-rock-1.jpgChelsea Iowa commemoration rock2021-05-17T16:58:26+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/05/08/the-little-free-library/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-founder-todd-h-bol-died-october-18-2018.jpgSport portraits by Knoebel Portrait Designhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-original-design.jpgLittle Free Library original designhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-samples.jpgLittle Free Library sampleshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-charter-sign.jpgLittle Free Library charter signhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-garden-setting-at-7309-ravenna-ave-ne.jpgLittle Free Library garden setting at 7309 Ravenna Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-at-7309-ravenna-ave-ne.jpgLittle Free Library at 7309 Ravenna Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-at-2704-ne-87th-street.jpgLittle Free Library at 2704 NE 87th StreetA garden setting enhances the appeal of this Little Free Library in the Wedgwood neighborhood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-at-8021-43rd-ave-ne.jpgLittle Free Library at 8021 43rd Ave NEA Little Free Library model of a British telephone box is one of the kits sold on the website.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/little-free-library-original-of-2009.jpgLittle Free Library original of 2009The first Little Free Library was built in 2009 as a model of a one-room schoolhouse.2021-04-12T15:30:07+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/09/03/the-eastwood-and-wedgwood-community-clubs/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/eastwood-plat-map-filed-1941-by-lamson.jpgEastwood plat map filed 1941 by LamsonEastwood plat map filed in 1941 by the Lamsons. The area is from NE 80th to 82nd Streets, 38th to 40th Avenues NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/8008-39th-ave-ne.jpg8008 39th Ave NEFred Kane's house at 8008 39th Ave NE in the Eastwood plat.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wedgwood-echo-june-1960.jpgWedgwood Echo June 1960Doug Clyde's Once Upon a Time column in the June 1960 edition of the Wedgwood Echo, which told how the Eastwood Club developed and then merged with Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/miss-wedgwood-1960.jpgMiss Wedgwood 1960Throughout the 1950s and 1960s the Wedgwood Echo newspaper was a monthly publication, containing event notices, meeting topics and land use issues. Featured here is the front-page announcement of the winner of the Miss Wedgwood contest of 1960, who would be the Wedgwood neighborhood's entry in the annual Seattle Seafair princess competition.2021-03-09T02:52:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/08/25/seattleness/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/seattleness-city-microclimates-page-116-1.jpgSeattleness City Microclimates page 116https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/seattleness-bridge-openings-page-114.jpgSeattleness Bridge Openings page 114https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/seattleness-steep-streets-page-98.jpgSeattleness Steep Streets page 98https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/seattleness-book-cover.jpgSeattleness book cover2021-03-07T19:25:33+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/12/26/a-sea-captain-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/7500-43rd-ave-ne.jpg7500 43rd Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/7525-44th-ave-ne.jpg7525 44th Ave NECaptain Morris lived the last years of his life in the home of his married daughter, the house he built for her in 1937 at 7525 44th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/capt-gustav-morris-with-model-ship-1948.gifCapt. Gustav Morris with model ship 1948Article about Captain Gustav Morris in the Seattle Sunday Times, December 12, 1948.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/census-of-1910-in-wedgwood-area.jpgCensus of 1910 in Wedgwood areaThe census of 1910 showed the Morris family as household #240.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/7500-43rd-ave-ne-built-1910-current-photo.jpg7500 43rd Ave NE built 1910 current photoThe house at 7500 43rd Ave NE as it looks today. The house was built in 1910.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/7500-43rd-ave-ne-built-1910-photo-of-1956.jpg7500 43rd Ave NE built 1910 photo of 1956The house at 7500 43rd Ave NE in Wedgwood was built in 1910 by German immigrant Gustav Morris.2021-03-07T01:56:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2021/02/04/the-great-backyard-bird-count-2021/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/downy-woodpeckers-in-winter-wash.-dept.-fish-wildlife.jpgDowny woodpeckers in winter Wash. Dept. Fish & Wildlifehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/black-capped-chickadee-in-redmond-wa-by-jacob-mcginnis-via-cornell-lab-of-ornithology.jpgBlack-capped Chickadee in Redmond WA by Jacob McGinnis via Cornell Lab of OrnithologyBlack-capped chickadee in Redmond, WA, photo by Jacob McGinnis.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/american-robin-in-snow-by-barbara-wheeler-volunteer-with-usfws-migratory-birds.jpgAmerican Robin in snow by Barbara Wheeler volunteer with USFWS Migratory Birdshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/annas-hummingbirds-at-feeder.jpgAnnas hummingbirds at feederWatching birds is an activity you can do from your window.2021-02-14T22:31:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/05/26/immigrants-in-the-earl-j-mclaughlin-plat-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3056-ne-86th-street-built-in-1932.jpg3056 NE 86th Street built in 1932The tiny house built in 1932 at 3056 NE 86th Street has log sides.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3223-ne-86th-street.built-1948-e1590556765647.jpg3223 NE 86th Street.built 1948To the east of the Kamla house on NE 86th Street are three brick houses built by Frank Kamla.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3203-ne-86th-street.frank-and-bernice-kamla.jpg3203 NE 86th Street.Frank and Bernice KamlaFrank & Bernice Kamla in later years. Photo courtesy of family records; do not copy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3203-ne-86th-street-original-wood-house.jpg3203 NE 86th Street original wood houseThe Deery family and relatives at the house, 3203 NE 86th Street. Photo courtesy of family records; do not copy.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3203-ne-86th-street-front-view.built-1936.jpeg3203 NE 86th Street front view.built 1936The brick house built by Frank Kamla in 1936 at 3203 NE 86th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3203-ne-86th-street.julie-with-friends.jpg3203 NE 86th Street.Julie with friends2021-02-03T08:23:22+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/11/15/the-birth-of-the-wedgwood-community-council/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/first-wcc-newsletter-august-1987.jpgFirst WCC Newsletter August 1987Dorothy Brancato began producing a newsletter for the newly founded Wedgwood Community Council. This is the front page of the first edition in August 1987.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brancatos-in-sequim.jpgBrancatos in SequimThe Brancatos lived in Sequim, Washington, in the later years of their lives.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/uncle-wedgwood-cartoon-march-1988-by-bob-cram.jpgUncle Wedgwood cartoon March 1988 by Bob CramWedgwood Community Council membership cartoon by Bob Cram, March 1988 newsletter.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brancato-newlyweds-in-1955.jpgBrancato newlyweds in 1955The Brancato newlyweds in 1955.2021-01-12T08:24:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/10/15/shearwater-part-five-the-end-of-shearwater-and-the-death-of-the-wedgwood-community-club-in-the-1970s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/7320-35th-ave-ne-apartments-directly-behind-veraci.january-2020.jpg7320 35th Ave NE apartments directly behind Veraci.January 2020This view of the Wedgewood Cottage Apartments is from directly behind Veraci Pizza at 7320 35th Ave NE. Photo courtesy of the real estate listing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/7320-35th-ave-ne.for-sale-in-january-2020.jpg7320 35th Ave NE.for sale in January 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/apostol-little-house-on-40th-ave-ne-rear-view-and-decatur-playfield-national-archives-photo.jpgApostol little house on 40th Ave NE rear view and Decatur playfield.National Archives photoOne of the "little houses" on 40th Ave NE. Photo courtesy of the National Archives of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/shearwater-housing-news-article-seattle-pi-of-october-20-1965-page-18.jpgShearwater housing news article.Seattle PI of October 20 1965 page 18A mothers' march was held to protest the blocks of deteriorating buildings surrounding Decatur School in 1965https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/tc-school-front-drive-up-august-25-2016.jpgTC School front drive-up.August 25 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/window-painting-of-halloween-1957.jpgWindow painting of Halloween 1957https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/shearwater-cleared-for-playground-seattle-times-december-20-1965-page-43-2.jpgShearwater cleared for playground.Seattle Times December 20 1965 page 43 (2)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/thornton-creek-school-new-building-at-ne-77th-street-august-20161.jpgThornton Creek School new building at NE 77th Street.August 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/thornton-creek-school-new-building-at-ne-77th-street-august-2016.jpgthornton-creek-school-new-building-at-ne-77th-street-august-2016In September 2016 a new Thornton Creek School building opened facing 40th Avenue NE at NE 77th Street. The future use of the old building which faces 43rd Ave NE has not been announced by the school district.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/new-tc-school-construction-on-77th-street-side-january-2016.jpgnew-tc-school-construction-on-77th-street-side-january-2016In September 2016 a new Thornton Creek School building opened at the corner of 40th ave NE and NE 77th Street. The old building which faces 43rd Ave NE is being renovated but the school district has not yet announced what the old building will be used for.2021-01-12T07:51:57+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/12/01/candy-cane-lane-in-december-2020/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Christmas-wreath-on-Candy-Cane-Lane.jpgChristmas wreath on Candy Cane Lane2020-12-26T18:51:19+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/03/dahl-playfield-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dahl-field-view-from-parking-lot.october-18-2019.jpgDahl Field view from parking lot.October 18 2019Dahl Field entrance from the parking lot. Photo by Valarie, October 2019.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dahl-field-play-equipment.october-18-2019.jpgDahl Field play equipment.October 18 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dahl-field-skate-park-looking-east.october-18-2019.jpgDahl Field Skate Park looking east.October 18 2019Looking eastward across Dahl Field toward NE 77th Street. There is now a skateboard structure in mid-field. Photo by Valarie, October 2019.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dahl-field-skate-park-east-end.october-18-2019.jpgDahl Field skate park east end.October 18 2019Looking eastward across Dahl Field toward NE 77th Street which used to go all the way across and intersect with 25th Ave NE. Photo by Valarie, October 2019.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/willow-tree-at-dahl-field.october-17-2018.jpgWhat is now Dahl Field a grassy playfield with a skate park, once had streets and houses.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/7753-26th-ave-ne-moved-to-2609-ne-82nd-street.jpg7753 26th Ave NE moved to 2609 NE 82nd StreetProperty record for the house at 26https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dahl-field-in-1970-looking-east.jpgDahl Field in 1970 looking eastDahl Field in 1970 (looking east.) Phot #28944, Seattle Municipal Archives Record Series 5801-1, Don Sherwood Parks History Collection.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dahl-field-play-equipment.jpgDahl Field play equipmenthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dahl-field-in-1956-looking-north.gifDahl Field in 1956 looking northhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dahl-in-1950.gifDahl in 1950Dahl Playfield was named in honor of Waldo J. Dahl (standing.) Photo courtesy of the Seattle Municipal Archives.2020-11-28T23:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2020/07/16/life-and-legacy-in-wedgwood-in-the-1930s-the-hentschell-family/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7511-41st-ave-ne-hentschell-death-notice-of-december-1946.jpg7511 41st Ave NE Hentschell death notice of December 1946Isadore J. Hentschell died in December 1946.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/post-intelligencer-building-at-sixth-and-pine-in-1936.mohai-photo.jpgPost Intelligencer building at Sixth and Pine in 1936.MOHAI photoIn the 1930s the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper office was in this building (no longer extant) at Sixth & Pine Streets across from the Frederick & Nelson store. Photo courtesy of MOHAI.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/oll-anniversary-book-of-1979-front-cover.jpgOLL anniversary book of 1979 front coverIn 1979 the Our Lady of the Lake anniversary book showed the three buildings that the parish had in that time.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7511-41st-ave-ne-property-card-photo-of-1938.jpg7511 41st Ave NE property card photo of 1938The Hentschell house as it looked in 1938. This photo was taken by the property tax assessor's office in the first survey of all taxable structures in King County.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7511-41st-ave-ne-porch-light.11-july-2020-e1594869573420.jpg7511 41st Ave NE porch light.11 July 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7511-41st-ave-ne-whole-house-view.11-july-2020.jpg7511 41st Ave NE whole house view.11 July 2020https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/alternative-newspaper-during-pi-writers-strike-in-1936.jpgAlternative newspaper during PI writers strike in 1936During the strike of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper, striking employees created an alternative newspaper to explain their unionization drive.2020-11-09T18:38:15+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/10/19/autumns-untidy-beauty/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/autumn-seed-head-by-tweets-and-tree-frogs-blog-october-2014.jpgAutumn Seed Head by Tweets and Tree Frogs blog October 2014Autumn seed heads provide food for birds. Photo courtesy of Tweets & Tree Frogs blog, October 2014.2020-08-23T18:12:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/10/29/nature-in-northeast-seattle-birds/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bird-books-at-seattle-audubon.jpgThe latest edition of the book "Birding in Seattle and King County"is available at the office of Seattle Audubon in Wedgwood.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/eleanor-eagle-on-520-post.jpgEleanor Eagle on 520 postEleanor the Eagle likes to alight on a 520 bridge light pole, lurking and looking for lunch.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/bird-day-may-12.jpgBird Day May 122020-08-13T17:43:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/05/31/albert-balch-part-six-architecture-and-neighborhoods/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2803-ne-82nd-street-recessed-entry-of-house-for-sale-july-2015.jpg2803 NE 82nd Street recessed entry of house for sale July 2015The house at 2803 NE 82nd Street has a recessed, secluded entry area reminiscent of Asian houses with courtyards. Asian influences are evident in many Pacific Northwest Modern house styles.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2803-ne-82nd-street-living-room-of-house-for-sale-july-2015.jpg2803 NE 82nd Street living room of house for sale July 2015The house at 2803 NE 82nd Street in Wedgwood Number 3 was designed by Paul Hayden Kirk in 1954. Located on a corner at the entrance to the new plat, the house was the model for the development in Pacific Northwest Modern styles.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/balch-1952-awards.jpgBalch 1952 awardsIn 1952 Albert Balch, "Seattle's Greatest Booster," received an award from the Seattle Chamber of Commerce for his work in attracting people and business to Seattle. Photo courtesy of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer files in the Museum of History and Industry, 86.5 of March 27, 1952.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/4210-ne-89th-street-built-1965.jpg4210 NE 89th Street built 1965The roof line of 4210 NE 89th Street, built 1965, has a low pitch and Asian-style plantings rather than a front lawn.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8033-28th-ave-ne-backyard.jpg8033 28th Ave NE backyardAs characteristic of Northwest Modern design, the house at 8033 28th Ave NE opens out on the "private side" to take advantage of the view and the backyard space. A family room or childrens' play area is on the lower floor.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8033-28th-ave-ne-by-paul-hayden-kirk-1954.jpg8033 28th Ave NE by Paul Hayden Kirk 1954https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rader-revere-exterior-1950.jpgRader-Revere exterior 1950The Chiarelli & Kirk house as it looked in 1950.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/8504-43rd-ave-ne-contemporary-view.jpg8504 43rd Ave NE contemporary viewA contemporary view of the Chiarelli-Kirk-designed house shows the single-slope roof and use of volumetric forms on the exterior. Instead of lawn there is an area of Northwest native plants.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/7218-28th-ave-ne-wedgwood-rock-1947.jpg7218 28th Ave NE Wedgwood Rock 1947A 1947 house in the Wedgwood Rock plat is in a traditional style and met specifications for home loans to veterans of World War Two.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lobberegt-store-built-1925.jpgLobberegt store built 1925The Lobberegt grocery store opened in 1925 on 35th Ave NE at the corner of NE 60th Street.2020-07-30T22:47:08+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/06/25/preserving-wedgwoods-scarlet-oak-heritage-tree/2020-07-26T01:49:38+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/05/10/life-in-morningside-heights-wedgwood-walter-s-wood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/morningside-heights-real-estate-brochure.jpgmorningside-heights-real-estate-brochureMorningside Heights real estate brochure of 1923.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/morningside-heights-photos-brochure.jpgmorningside-heights-photos-brochureMorningside Heights real estate brochure of 1923.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/walter-s-wood-key-case.jpgWalter S Wood key caseOur thanks to a descendant of the Bloom family (related to the Woods) for this photo of a key case from Walter Wood's business.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wood-house-with-chickens.jpgWood house with chickenshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/morningside-heights-brochure-and-wood-house.jpgMorningside Heights brochure and Wood houseThe Wood's house was featured in the 1923 Morningside Heights promotional brochure (center left.)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wood-home-brochure-photo1.jpgWood home brochure photohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/jud-yoho-house.jpgJud Yoho houseThis house is a distinctive Craftsman Bungalow constructed by Jud Yoho, with many of its original elements, such as wood windows with diamond panes and the original front door. Located at 617 N 47th Street in Fremont, the house was built in 1910 as the home of a real estate agent. Photo by Valarie, March 2009, as part of a survey of historic housing in Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/wood-home-brochure-photo.jpgWood home brochure photoThe home of Walter & Verda Wood as seen in 1923, about ten years after the house was built. The streets in the foreground are NE 95th Street (left) and 25th Ave NE (right).2020-02-22T02:40:00+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/08/26/tour-of-modern-sacred-spaces-in-wedgwood/2020-01-27T01:27:52+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/11/19/growler-guys-opens-today/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/growler-guys-architectural-display-downstairs.jpgGrowler Guys architectural display downstairshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/growler-guys-staff-members-november-19-2016.jpggrowler-guys-staff-members-november-19-2016The Growler Guys friendly staff members.2020-01-22T18:20:57+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/22/wedgwoods-apron-ladies/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fireplace-rogers-house.jpgfireplace Rogers houseThe Rogers home, built 1937 in the Maple Creek ravine.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fuller-house1.jpgFuller houseThe Fuller's glass-walled house was built overlooking the Maple Creek ravine.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fuller-house-54.jpgFuller house 5.the Maple Creek ravine in Wedgwoodhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/fuller-house-2.jpgFuller house 2The Fuller's glass-walled house overlooks the Maple Creek ravine. Photo courtesy of trulia.com2020-01-12T01:43:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/05/11/a-new-cafe-coming-to-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grand-central-bakery-outdoor-seating.jpgGrand Central Bakery outdoor seatingGrand Central Bakery is in the space at 7501 35th Ave NE along with two smaller shops, a barber & a coin shop.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grand-central-baking-cafe-in-wedgwood-open-on-october-16-2018.jpgGrand Central Baking cafe in Wedgwood.open on October 16 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grand-central-bakery-construction-as-of-october-9-2018.jpgGrand Central Bakery.construction as of October 9 20182019-11-30T05:12:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/09/29/wedgwood-rock-in-seattle-history/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/edmond-meany-in-1906-uw-special-collections-photo-2116.jpgedmond-meany-in-1906-uw-special-collections-photo-2116Professor Edmond S. Meany in hiking outfit at age 44 in 1906. UW Special Collections Photo 2116.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wedgwood-rock-lloyd-anderson-notebook-page-58-circa-1941-the-mountaineers-archives.jpgwedgwood-rock-lloyd-anderson-notebook-page-58-circa-1941-the-mountaineers-archivesClimbing practice on the Rock circa 1941, Lloyd Anderson Collection in The Mountaineers, courtesy of Lowell Skoog, Archivist.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wedgwood-rock-wolf-bauer-in-1933-with-rover-clan-students-the-mountaineers-archives.jpgwedgwood-rock-wolf-bauer-in-1933-with-rover-clan-students-the-mountaineers-archivesShown here at Big Rock in 1933, Wolf Bauer demonstrates climbing techniques with his Rover Clan high school Scouts, forerunner of the Explorer program. Photo courtesy of The Mountaineers, Lowell Skoog, Archivist.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/wedgewood-rock-property-photo-of-1948-e1475189732868.jpgwedgewood-rock-property-photo-of-1948This property card from the tax assessors office is meant to show the house at 7200 28th Ave NE, but of course we are more impressed with the view of the Rock in 1948. Photo courtesy of the Puget Sound Regional Archives, repository of the property records of King County.2019-11-22T05:15:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/10/12/october-2019-in-the-wedgwood-neighborhood-of-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/autumn-october-2019-at-se-corner-36th-80th.jpgAutumn October 2019 at SE corner 36th & 80thOctober 2019 in Wedgwood is bright with autumn colors. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019-trick-or-treat-poster-e1570948541949.jpg2019 trick or treat posterhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/pumpkins-2019-display-at-hunter-farms.jpgPumpkins 2019 display at Hunter FarmsThe annual pumpkin patch at the Hunter Tree Farm, 7744 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/pumpkins-2019.pumpkin-patch-sign-on-the-fence.jpgPumpkins 2019.Pumpkin Patch sign on the fence2019-11-02T17:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/09/04/lincoln-high-school-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lincoln-high-school-cheer-squad.3-september-2019.jpgLincoln High School cheer squad.3 September 2019Facing east on the courtyard towards the auditorium building; the gym is on the left. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lincoln-high-school-new-front-walkway.3-september-2019.jpgLincoln High School new front walkway.3 September 2019The new walkway leading up to the level-entry main door of Lincoln High School. In the background is the original main entrance in the central wing. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lincoln-high-school-new-entry.-3-september-2019-1.jpgLincoln High School new entry. 3 September 2019A new ground-level, glass main entry has been constructed for Lincoln High School at the bridge connecting the north and central wings. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lincoln-high-school-courtyard.3-september-2019.jpgLincoln High School courtyard.3 September 2019A new commons area for eating and socializing has doors which open out onto a central courtyard between buildings at Lincoln High School. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/lincoln-high-school-ribbon-cutting.3-september-2019.jpgLincoln High School ribbon cutting.3 September 2019Ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 3, 2019 at Lincoln High School. Photo by Valarie.2019-09-26T00:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/05/03/fremont-and-seattles-ship-canal/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ballard-locks-full-of-boats-may-7-2017.jpgBallard Locks full of boats.May 7 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ballard-locks-watching-the-boats-may-6-2017.jpgBallard Locks watching the boats.May 6 2017There are always crowds at the Locks to watch the boating activity.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ballard-locks-boats-may-7-2017.jpgBallard Locks boats.May 7 2017On a beautiful sunny weekend in May 2017, crowds watched the boats locking through at the Ballard Locks.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/ballard-locks-july-2016.jpgBallard Locks.July 2016Watching the boats at the Ballard Lockshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fremont-branch-library-and-aurora-bridge-april-8-2017.jpgFremont Branch Library and Aurora Bridge.April 8 2017The Fremont Branch Library is at 731 North 35th Street. The Aurora Bridge can be seen in the background of this photo.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fremont-bridge-with-jean-sherrard-april-8-2017.jpgFremont Bridge with Jean Sherrard.April 8 2017Photographer Jean Sherrard takes a photo while the Fremont Bridge is up.2019-09-15T21:14:40+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/04/07/the-mock-family-and-maple-leaf-school/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lough-gravemarker-father-and-son1.jpgLough gravemarker father and sonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/shoreline-school-district-map-of-1949.jpgShoreline School District map of 1949https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mocks-at-mt-pleasant-cemetery-seattle.jpgMocks at Mt Pleasant Cemetery SeattleWilliam and Kate Mock's gravemarker at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery is located next to that of Thomas Lough, father and son.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lough-gravemarker-at-mt-pleasant-cemetery-in-seattle.jpgLough gravemarker at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in SeattleThe Lough and Mock grave markers (foreground) are just steps from the office of Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Queen Anne Hill, Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lough-gravemarker-father-and-son.jpgLough gravemarker father and sonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/mock-creek-in-the-thornton-watershed.jpgMock Creek in the Thornton watershedhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jane-addams-current-front-view.jpgJane Addams current front viewJane Addams Junior High School was built by the Shoreline District.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/jane-addams-junior-high-built-in-1949.jpgJane Addams Junior High built in 1949https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/9624-35th-ave-ne-built-1936-original-mock-house.jpg9624 35th Ave NE built 1936 original Mock houseLeRoy Mock's house at 9624 35th Ave NE is still extant but has been remodelled.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/lincoln-high-school-seattle.jpgLincoln High School SeattleLincoln High School is at 4400 Interlake Ave North in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle. It opened in 1907.2019-09-05T17:24:02+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/08/06/summer-fun-in-wedgwood/2019-08-25T22:40:43+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/04/24/a-picardo-perspective/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/survey-of-tract-19-in-1943.jpgSurvey of Tract 19 in 1943The Picardo Farm shrank as roads were put through and land "on the edges" was sold for development.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/picardo-farm-p-patch-greens-for-food-bank-e1461533802604.jpgPicardo Farm P-Patch greens for food bankhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2412-ne-80th-street-picardo-house-built-1944.jpg2412 NE 80th Street Picardo house built 19442412 NE 80th Street house built by Ernesto Picardo, completed in 1944.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/picardo-farm-hillside-looking-east-circa-1943.jpgPicardo farm hillside looking east circa 1943The Picardo Farm looking east toward 30th Ave NE, circa 1943. Photo used by permission of Picardo family; all rights reserved.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-garden-club-plant-sale-location.jpg2016 Garden Club Plant Sale locationGardens in Wedgwood2019-07-23T02:33:43+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/07/22/remembering-shearwater/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/decatur-annex-demolition-clear-space.july-18-2019.jpgDecatur Annex demolition clear space.July 18 2019https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Seattle-Housing-Authority-annual-report-of-1947.jpgSeattle Housing Authority annual report of 1947Seattle Housing Authority built the Shearwater barracks in Wedgwood in late 1945 and turned them over to the Navy in 1948.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Decatur-Annex-at-the-corner-of-77th-and-43rd.photo-by-Kevin-Malin.jpgDecatur Annex at the corner of 77th and 43rd.photo by Kevin MalinThe Decatur Annex building is located on NE 77th Street at the corner of 43rd Ave NE. Photo courtesy of Kevin Malin of the "You Know You Are From Wedgwood IF..." Facebook page.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/decatur-annex-and-school-looking-north-on-43rd-ave-ne-july-24-2018.jpgDecatur Annex and School looking north on 43rd Ave NE.July 24 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/kas-kinkead-of-cascade-design-collaborative.jpgKas Kinkead of Cascade Design CollaborativeKas Kinkead, president of Cascade Design Collaborative, testified at the hearing on July 20, 2018.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/thornton-creek-school-at-7712-40th-ave-ne-december-2017.jpgThornton Creek School at 7712 40th Ave NE.December 2017The new Thornton Creek School at 7712 40th Ave NEhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/decatur-annex-looking-west-july-19-2018.jpgDecatur Annex looking west.July 19 2018Looking west, we see the back of the Decatur Annex at left. At right is the southern corner of Decatur School. The red building is part of the new Thornton Creek School. It is proposed that after demolition, the site of the Annex building will be open space, including preservation of a large cedar tree.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/decatur-school-front-entry-july-19-2018.jpgDecatur School front entry.July 19 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/demolition-shovel-begins-at-the-back-of-the-house.jpgDemolition shovel begins at the back of the houseThe Big Green House at 7321 35th Ave NE was demolished in February 2015 and townhouses were built in its place.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/new-tc-school-site-with-old-shearwater-building-january-2016.jpgNew TC school site with old Shearwater building.January 2016Shearwater Hall/the Decatur Annex was on NE 77th Street at the corner of 43rd Ave NE. It was the last Shearwater building and was demolished in 2019.2019-07-22T17:51:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/03/07/in-love-with-the-trees-of-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/northeast-seattle-tree-walk.jpgNortheast Seattle Tree Walkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/volunteer-park-tree-walk-e1425686839254.jpgVolunteer Park Tree Walk2019-07-12T01:40:44+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/06/22/classic-maps-of-washington-state/2019-05-31T20:40:34+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/07/04/original-resources-real-history/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/occidental-and-washington-streets-1893-sanborn-map.jpgOccidental and Washington Streets.1893 Sanborn mapSanborn Fire Insurance Map of 1893, used to accurately locate buildings of the era2019-05-31T03:18:51+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/09/18/celebrate-yesler-swamp/2019-04-09T15:17:32+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/01/23/people-of-the-ship-canal-waldo-b-staples-boat-marina/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/360-west-ewing-marina-looking-toward-fremont-on-north-side-of-canal1-e1484868746750.jpg360-west-ewing-marina-looking-toward-fremont-on-north-side-of-canalThe view from the marina at 360 West Ewing Street, northward across the canal to Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/360-west-ewing-marina-october-8-2016.jpg360-west-ewing-marina-october-8-2016Boats at Canal Marina, 360 West Ewing Street on the south side of the ship canal.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/360-west-ewing-formerl-home-of-waldo-b-staples-e1484868195376.jpg360-west-ewing-formerl-home-of-waldo-b-staplesWaldo B. Staples' house at 360 West Ewing is now the office of Canal Marina.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ross-and-fremont-of-1894.jpgross-and-fremont-of-1894https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/waldo-b-staples-1935-news-photo.jpgwaldo-b-staples-1935-news-photoIn 1935 Waldo B. Staples put on his 1889 firefighters coat and hat for a news interview. In his left hand is his original firefighters axe.2019-04-09T03:01:51+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/07/05/ship-canal-centennial-boat-parade/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/boat-parade-july-9-2017-the-malibu-built-in-1925.jpgBoat parade July 9 2017.the Malibu built in 1925Boat parade on July 9, 2017, to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/glorybe-historic-ship.jpgGloryBe historic shipThe GloryBe historic shiphttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/opening-day-at-the-locks-july-4-1917-courtesy-us-army-corps-of-engineers-seattle-district.jpg170210-A-DT641-003.jpgOpening day, July 4, 1917, of the Government Locks in Seattle. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo)https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ballard-locks-variety-of-boats-june-2016.jpgBallard Locks variety of boats.June 2016Boat traffic through the Ballard Locks in Seattle2019-04-09T02:53:11+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/07/09/waterway-the-story-of-seattles-locks-and-ship-canal/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/boat-parade-july-9-2017-puget-of-the-us-army-corps-of-engineers.jpgBoat parade July 9 2017.Puget of the US Army Corps of EngineersThe Puget in the ship canal centennial boat parade of July 9, 2017. Operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Puget picks up stuff in the waterway which should not be there.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/thea-foss-in-the-locks-may-21-2017.jpgThea Foss in the Locks.May 21 2017Luxury yacht Thea Foss in the Locks in May 20172019-04-09T02:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/01/01/making-the-cut-centennial-of-seattles-ship-canal/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/seattle-map-showing-lake-washington-and-eastside.jpgSeattle map showing Lake Washington and EastsideThe Lake Washington Ship Canal crosses the City of Seattle like a waistline. The Locks (at Ballard) prevent fresh and salt water from mixing.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/fremont-bridge-at-ship-canal-opening-day-on-july-4-1917-uw-special-collections.jpgFremont Bridge at ship canal opening day on July 4 1917.UW Special CollectionsThe Fremont Bridge opening on the official celebration day of the Ship Canal on July 4, 1917.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/making-the-cut-logo.pngMaking the Cut logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/ballard-locks-seafair-weekend-2016.jpgBallard Locks.Seafair weekend 2016A continual passage of boats of all sizes traveled through the Ballard Locks on SeaFair weekend 2016.2019-04-09T02:46:39+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/08/31/seattles-waterway-to-the-world/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/legacy-of-the-locks-behind-the-scenes.jpgLegacy of the Locks Behind the Sceneshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/legacy-of-the-locks-waterway-to-the-world.jpgLegacy of the Locks Waterway to the World2019-04-09T02:43:14+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/11/18/sunday-swamp-soup-cider/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/yesler-swamp-boardwalk-2015.pngYesler Swamp Boardwalk 2015The Yesler Swamp Boardwalk is a highly accessible route through the restoration area on Union Bay.2019-04-04T00:50:35+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/02/17/completing-the-trail-at-the-yesler-swamp/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/yesler-swamp-resting-area-with-bill-bender-june-2016.jpgYesler Swamp resting area with Bill Bender.June 2016Bill Bender with cedar benchhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/yesler-swamp-trailhead-sign.jpegYesler Swamp trailhead signhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/yesler-swamp-ada-accessible-entry-path.jpegYesler Swamp ADA accessible entry pathAccess to the Yesler Swamp Trail is from the corner of the CUH parking lot.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/yesler-swamp-viewing-platform-with-birdwatcher-e1455747989360.jpegYesler Swamp viewing platform with birdwatcherYesler Swamp viewing platform2019-04-04T00:44:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/09/14/the-new-boardwalk-at-yesler-swamp/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/yesler-swamp-overlook-on-the-boardwalk.jpgYesler Swamp overlook on the boardwalkhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/yesler-swamp-trail.jpgYesler Swamp Trail2019-04-04T00:42:54+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/01/18/the-seattle-archipelago-a-d-7014/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/islands-of-seattle.sea-level-rise.jpgIslands of Seattle.sea level rise2019-03-17T04:22:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/02/20/doctors-and-drugstores-in-early-fremont-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/william-f.-devin-mayor-in-1942.gifWilliam F. Devin mayor in 1942William F. Devin served several terms as mayor of Seattle beginning in 1942.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3612-fremont-ave.dr_.-case-house.jpg3612 Fremont Ave.Dr. Case houseDr. Case's house and home office at 3612 Fremont Ave.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/dr-case-car.seattle-daily-times-18-january-1920-page-57.jpgdr case car.seattle daily times 18 january 1920 page 57Dr. Case and his latest car were featured in the Seattle Times Automobile Section on January 18, 1920, page 57.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3636-woodland-park-ave-n.dr_.-miller-house-built-circa-1906.jpg3636 Woodland Park Ave N.Dr. Miller house built circa 1906Dr. Miller's house at 3636 Woodland Park Ave N.2019-02-20T08:21:16+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/02/01/seattles-pioneers-of-fremont-b-f-day-part-two/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fremont-and-aurora-bridges-looking-eastward-from-the-b-g-trail.jpgFremont and Aurora bridges looking eastward from the B-G TrailToday's busy ship canal is on the site of what was once a small creek. The Fremont neighborhood is on the north side of the Ship Canal.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fremont-center-intersection-looking-east-on-n-35th-street.jpgFremont center intersection looking east on N. 35th StreetLooking east along N. 35th Street from the center of Fremont Avenue, we see the Aurora Bridge in the background.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/remsberg-bank-building.jpgRemsberg bank buildingCharles Remsberg was a Fremont businessman who built the Remsberg & Dixon Bank at 3416 Fremont Avenue.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/john-b-agen-store-at-820-western-ave-circa-1897-courtesy-of-uw-special-collections.jpgJohn B. Agen store at 820 Western Ave circa 1897 courtesy of UW Special CollectionsJohn B. Agen was a successful businessman of Seattle who became wealthy selling supplies such as canned milk. His business block at 820 Western Avenue is pictured here in 1897.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/odd-fellows-triple-link-symbol-for-friendship-love-and-truth.jpgOdd Fellows Triple Link symbol for Friendship Love and TruthThe motto of the Odd Fellows fraternity was friendship, love and truth, and this triple-ring symbol is often used on grave markers of I.O.O.F. members.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/oddfellows-building-january-2016.jpgOddfellows Building January 2016In B.F. Day's lifetime the Fremont chapter of the International Order of Odd Fellows had a wood-frame meeting hall on this site. It was replaced by this brick building in 1927.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/b-f-day-gravemarker-at-mt-pleasant-cemetery-seattle.jpgB F Day gravemarker at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, SeattleB.F. Day is buried in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Seattle's Queen Anne Hill. The fraternal organization of I.O.O.F. purchased a section for burial of group members.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/b-f-day-home-at-3922-woodland-park-ave-as-of-1911.jpgB.F. Day home at 3922 Woodland Park Ave as of 1911This 1911 news article shows the home of B.F. Day at 3922 Woodland Park Avenue in Fremont. Mrs. Day had died and the house was donated to the YWCA.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/b-f-day-news-headline-in-seattle-pi-july-12-1903.jpgB.F. Day news headline in Seattle PI July 12 1903The Days' divorce case made headlines in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper on July 12, 1903.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/broderick-building-at-615-second-avenue.jpgBroderick Building at 615 Second AvenueIn 1898 B.F. Day and another resident of Fremont, Charles Remsberg, shared a real estate office in this downtown Seattle building at the corner of Second and Cherry Streets.2019-02-07T03:52:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2019/01/16/centennial-of-the-seattle-general-strike-of-1919/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/seattle-strike-in-the-town-crier.jpgseattle strike in the town crierhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/seattle-strike-called.jpgseattle strike calledhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/seattle-general-strike-news-headline.jpgseattle general strike news headline2019-01-17T08:21:32+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/10/01/density-and-proposed-zoning-changes-in-wedgwood/2019-01-15T18:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/09/24/shearwater-part-two-the-wedgwood-community-club-fights-shearwater-in-the-1950s/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shearwater-barracks-along-43rd-ave-ne-national-archives.jpgShearwater barracks along 43rd Ave NE.National ArchivesShearwater barracks along 43rd Ave NE. Photo courtesy of the National Archives of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shearwater-barracks-and-playground-national-archives.jpgShearwater barracks and playground.National ArchivesShearwater barracks and playground. Photo courtesy of the National Archives of Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shearwater-barracks-northward-toward-ne-79th-street-national-archives.jpgShearwater barracks northward toward NE 79th Street.National ArchivesShearwater barracks near NE 80th Street, north of the present site of Decatur Schoolhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/seattle-housing-authority-annual-report-of-1945.jpgSeattle Housing Authority annual report of 1945https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tc-school-front-drive-up-august-25-2016.jpgTC School front drive-up.August 25 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/shearwater-action-to-raze-bldgs-wedgwood-echo-of-september-1957.jpgShearwater action to raze bldgs.Wedgwood Echo of September 1957https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/wedgwood-echo-september-1957.jpgWedgwood Echo September 1957As of the September 1957 edition of the community club newspaper, it was thought that the Shearwater Navy housing would soon be torn down. Note the article at left, that the enrollment at Wedgwood School had hit a new high of 919 students. Wedgwood School first opened in 1953 with portable classrooms only. Decatur School opened in 1961.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/massart.gifMassartCity Councilman Clarence F. Massart (at right) with Mayor Gordon Clinton and celebrants, ribbon-cutting for Ballard Bridge Overpass, December 12, 1958. Photo #60284m courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/duplex-at-4303-ne-77th-street.jpgDuplex at 4303 NE 77th StreetIn 1951 the Wedgwood Community Club protested the building of this duplex at 4303 NE 77th Street.2018-12-08T00:11:18+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/12/24/december-in-wedgwood-happy-holidays/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/christmas-village.jpgChristmas village2018-11-24T20:20:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/01/25/seattles-pioneers-of-fremont-b-f-day-part-one/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/mckees-map-of-1894-north-seattle.jpgMcKees map of 1894 north SeattleOver time, Seattle's city limits moved out north of what is now the Ship Canal.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/wa-chong-ad-on-feb-6-1886.jpgWa Chong ad on Feb 6 1886Despite the expulsion action of February 1886, the Wa Chong China Tea Store advertisement continued to run in the Daily Intelligencer newspaper all month.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/east-toward-fremont-ave-n.jpgeast toward Fremont Ave N.Fremont in Seattle has a vibrant commercial district with many small, locally owned shops.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/fremont-view-eastward-on-n-35th-street-toward-aurora-bridge.jpgFremont view eastward on N. 35th Street toward Aurora BridgeThe Fremont neighborhood has a vibrant commercial district and was one of Seattle's first suburbs.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/plat-of-frances-r-days-la-grande-filed-in-july-1889.jpgPlat of Frances R. Day's La Grande filed in July 1889The plat of Frances R. Day's La Grande is on the east side of Fremont Avenue from 39th to 43rd Streets.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/plat-of-b-f-days-el-dorado-filed-june-1889.jpgPlat of B.F. Day's El Dorado filed June 1889Two weeks after Seattle's Great Fire, B.F. Day began to sell lots in land that he owned. The El Dorado plat was along what is now Westlake Avenue just south of the present Fremont Bridge.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/professor-e-s-ingraham-1852-1926-photo-courtesy-of-uw-special-collections.jpgProfessor E.S. Ingraham 1852-1926 Photo courtesy of UW Special CollectionsProfessor E.S. Ingraham 1852-1926 Professor Ingraham was the first superintendent of Seattle Public Schools and he was also a noted mountaineer who advocated for the preservation of Mt. Rainier as a national park.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/interuban-statue-with-valaries-family-christmas-2012.jpgInteruban statue with Valarie's family Christmas 2012Valarie's husband, son-in-law and daughter with the Waiting for the Interurban statue in Fremont.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/center-sign-e1450590454546.jpgCenter signEveryone knows that Fremont is the Center of the Universe.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/fremont-avenue-in-1892-looking-north-photo-courtesty-of-mohai.jpgFremont Avenue in 1892 looking north. Photo courtesty of MOHAILooking north up Fremont Avenue in 1892 we see business development and the outline of B.F. Day School on the top of the hill.2018-11-09T05:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/10/28/traditional-halloween-trick-or-treat-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/halloween-2013-crossing-on-ne-85th-street.jpghalloween-2013-crossing-on-ne-85th-streetWedgwood's main business intersection at NE 85th Street bustles with neighborhood life at all seasons, including trick or treat in October.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/halloween-2014-brian-at-crossing-guard-duty.jpghalloween-2014-brian-at-crossing-guard-dutyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/halloween-2014-colorful-costumes-at-ne-75th-street.jpghalloween-2014-colorful-costumes-at-ne-75th-street2018-10-31T23:27:10+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/10/13/wedgwood-center-of-the-pumpkin-universe/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pumpkins-for-ryther.jpgpumpkins for RytherPumpkin donations to Ryther would be much appreciated.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/paul-the-pumpkin-man-october-2013.jpgPaul the Pumpkin Man October 2013Paul the Pumpkin Man is ready to match you with a suitable vegetable companion.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/pumpkin-display-october-2013.jpgPumpkin display October 2013Hunter Tree Farm pumpkin sales are open on October weekends.2018-10-16T18:45:57+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/01/20/wedgwood-memories-if-a-house-could-talk/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/3833-ne-87th-street-sketch-by-carleen-ormbrek-zimmerman1.jpg3833 NE 87th Street sketch by Carleen Ormbrek ZimmermanHouse sketch by Seattle Urban Sketcher Carleen Ormbrek Zimmerman.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/3833-ne-87th-street-sketch-by-carleen-ormbrek-zimmerman-e1421813138667.jpg3833 NE 87th Street sketch by Carleen Ormbrek Zimmermanhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/3833-ne-87th-street-property-card-photo-of-1972.jpg3833 NE 87th Street property card photo of 1972Property photo taken in 1972 for the tax assessors office. The writing on the photo is the plat name of Pontiac, with block number and address.2018-10-10T08:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/08/23/a-walk-through-wedgwood-history/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/valarie-with-mayor-ed-murray-20-august-2015.jpgValarie with Mayor Ed Murray.20 August 2015On August 18, 2015, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray took a tour of Wedgwood to hear about its history and its future.2018-09-06T16:44:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/08/09/car-show-and-cancer-fundraiser-at-the-wedgwood-broiler/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wedgwood-broiler-logo.jpgWedgwood Broiler logohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/wedgwood-broiler-car-show-2017.jpgWedgwood Broiler car show 2017The annual car show in the parking lot of the Wedgwood Broiler2018-08-27T04:15:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/11/a-farm-life-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7545-and-7549-45th-ave-ne-july-24-2018.jpg7545 and 7549 45th Ave NE.July 24 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/sand-point-golf-course-along-45th-ave-ne-july-2018.jpgSand Point golf course along 45th Ave NE.July 2018https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7545-45th-ave-ne-enclosed-tree-protection-october-7-2017.jpg7545 45th AVe NE enclosed tree protection.October 7 2017https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/mary-reitz-of-7545-45th-ave-ne.jpgMary Reitz of 7545 45th Ave NEMary Rietz is buried alongside her husband Emil at the Vashon Island Cemetery.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7545-45th-ave-ne-demolished-summer-of-2017.jpg7545 45th Ave NE.demolished summer of 2017The farm house at 7545 45th Ave NE is no more. At center is the driveway of the house. At right is the neighbor's house to the north.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/7545-45th-ave-ne.jpg7545 45th Ave NE2018-07-24T23:53:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/06/11/seattle-history-and-houses-in-june-2016/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ballard-historic-home.jpgBallard historic homeBallard historic homehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/green-lake-beach-from-sma-june-25-1936.jpgGreen Lake Beach from SMA June 25 1936Green Lake Beach, June 25, 1936, photo from the Seattle Municipal Archives.2018-07-08T03:47:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/05/23/under-the-midnight-sun-at-the-klondike-gold-rush-museum-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/cadillac-hotel-sign-e1436567765864.jpgCadillac-Hotel-SignThe Klondike Gold Rush Museum is in a historic building and still has its Cadillac Hotel sign.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/under-the-midnight-sun-poster.jpgUnder the Midnight Sun poster2018-05-10T16:54:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2018/04/28/mylo-lindgren-wedgwood-hero/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/lindgren-family.jpgLindgren familyThe Lindgren family2018-04-30T03:41:16+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/02/27/a-princess-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wedgwood-princesses.jpgWedgwood PrincessesBarbara (left) and Joleen (right) at a 2003 Wedgwood Princess reunion.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mylo-lindgren-in-uniform.jpgMylo Lindgren in uniformMylo Lindgren was WCC president in 1960. Like many neighborhood activists, Mr. Lindgren was a war veteran.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/1956-miss-wedgwood-janet-michelson.jpg1956 Miss Wedgwood Janet Michelson2018-04-29T01:43:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/11/01/celebration-of-life-dorothy-brancato/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brancato-memorial-tea-party-reception.jpgBrancato memorial tea party receptionDorothy Brancato's memorial service reception was celebrated as a tea party with fancy hats and delectable sandwiches.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/edith-fischer-carlson-may-1-1993.jpgEdith Fischer Carlson May 1 1993In the beginning years of writing about neighborhood history Valarie interviewed elderly residents, often referred by Dorothy Brancato.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brancato-family-circa-1960.jpgBrancato family circa 1960The Brancato family circa 1960.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brancato-memorial-bobby-and-donna-olson.jpgBrancato memorial Bobby and Donna OlsonDonna and Bobby Olson were lifelong friends with the Brancatos.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brancato-dorothy-portrait.jpgBrancato Dorothy portraitDorothy Brancatohttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/brancato-frank-and-dorothy.jpgBrancato Frank and DorothyDuring their retirement years Frank and Dorothy Brancato founded the Wedgwood Community Council.2018-01-13T06:12:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/10/15/pumpkin-season-2016-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pumpkins-at-hunter-tree-farm-in-wedgwood-2014.jpgpumpkins-at-hunter-tree-farm-in-wedgwood-2014https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pumpkin-display-2016-in-wedgwood.jpgpumpkin-display-2016-in-wedgwoodhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pumpkin-season-2016-in-wedgwood.jpgpumpkin-season-2016-in-wedgwoodPumpkin Season 2016 in Wedgwood2018-01-12T23:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/12/27/seattles-nordic-heritage/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nordic-heritage-new-museum-entry-gallery.jpgNordic Heritage MuseumImage by MIRhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nordic-heritage-danish-bakery-display.jpgNordic Heritage Danish bakery displayDanish bakery in Ballardhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nordic-heritage-museum-farm-life.jpgNordic Heritage Museum farm lifefarm lifehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nordic-heritage-museum-entrance.jpgNordic Heritage Museum entranceNordic Heritage Museum https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/nordic-heritage-museum-icelandic-knitting.jpgNordic Heritage Museum Icelandic knittingIcelandic knitting2017-11-18T21:16:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/04/03/the-house-on-the-hill/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00612.jpgMattocks house sunroomDutch Colonial houses often have a sunroom built out on one side.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/dsc00611.jpgMattocks houseThe Wait house at 8234 28th Ave NE.2017-11-15T21:01:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/02/07/growing-up-with-balch/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/jon-w-jarvis-1937-2015.jpgJon W Jarvis 1937-2015Jon W. Jarvis 1937-20152017-11-06T07:49:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/11/07/in-memorium-frank-brancato-founder-of-the-wedgwood-community-council/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/cuh-mcvay-courtyard-to-nhs-hall.jpgCUH McVay Courtyard to NHS HallCenter for Urban Horticulture at 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle2019-12-08T04:12:36+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/07/17/the-future-of-35th-ave-ne-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/8044-35th-ave-ne-with-new-bldg-next-door-summer-2017.jpg8044 35th Ave NE with new bldg next door.Summer 2017New townhouses loom over existing low-scale business buildings along the arterial 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood. Photo by Valarie.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/8038-35th-ave-ne-demolition-of-side-walls-september-27-2016.jpg8038-35th-ave-ne-demolition-of-side-walls-september-27-2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dpd-meeting-june-24-2015.jpgDPD meeting June 24 2015It was a packed house on June 24, 2015 to hear a DPD presentation on zoning changes at commercial intersections.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/corner-street-signs-e1437191955941.jpgCorner street signsThe Jasper Apartments at 8606 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood were a disappointment to the community because of the building's lack of storefronts.2017-10-24T09:05:30+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/02/21/seattle-walks-discovering-history-and-nature-in-the-city/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/seattle-walks-march-2017-e1486443400980.jpgseattle-walks-march-20172017-04-07T20:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/03/26/cherry-blossoms-in-march-2017/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cherry-blossoms-overview-of-the-quad-march-26-2017.jpgCherry blossoms overview of the Quad.March 26 2017The Quad on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle features Yoshino cherry trees.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cherry-blossoms-and-walkway-march-26-2017.jpgCherry blossoms and walkway.March 26 2017Walkways of the Quad on the UW campus were filled with cherry tree admirers on Sunday, March 26, 2017.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cherry-blossoms-color-with-the-quad-march-26-2017.jpgCherry blossoms color with the Quad.March 26 2017The cherry blossoms complement the Collegiate Gothic buildings on the Quad.2017-03-27T17:29:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/08/08/tour-two-modern-homes-in-wedgwood-saturday-august-10-2013/2017-03-05T22:09:57+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2017/02/03/the-great-backyard-bird-count-2017/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/house-finch-male-by-melissa-penta-of-stroudsburg-pa-december-2013.jpghouse-finch-male-by-melissa-penta-of-stroudsburg-pa-december-2013And you are counting me because.......?2017-03-04T16:39:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/02/15/the-great-backyard-bird-count-2013/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013-gbbc-from-facebook-page.jpg2013 GBBC from Facebook pageCount me in for the GBBC!2017-02-02T04:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/02/06/the-great-backyard-bird-count-2014/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/house-finches-winter-feeding-on-sunflowers-by-jim-cummins-via-wa-dept-of-fish-wildlife.jpgHouse finches winter feeding on sunflowers by Jim Cummins via WA Dept of Fish & WildlifeHouse finches in winter, feeding on sunflower seeds. Photo by Jim Cummins on Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/wood-thrush-by-william-leaman-of-alamy.jpgWood Thrush by William Leaman of AlamyDon't forget to count me! Photo of wood thrush by William Leaman/Alamy.2017-02-02T04:26:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/12/19/home-for-the-holidays/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/december1916.jpgdecember1916https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/december1915.jpgdecember1915https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/december1914.jpgdecember1914https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/december1913.jpgdecember19132016-12-26T02:15:52+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/11/25/fun-free-first-thursday/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sheraton-hotel-gingerbread-clock-and-city-december-2016.jpgsheraton-hotel-gingerbread-clock-and-city-december-2016Sheraton Hotel Gingerbread Village 2016https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/olympic-hotel-entryway-christmas-tree-december-2016.jpgolympic-hotel-entryway-christmas-tree-december-2016Trees and decorations at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle2016-12-19T21:56:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/09/05/looking-for-the-seattle-experience-betty-macdonald/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/macdonald-former-house-site-august-21-2016.jpgMacDonald former house site.August 21 2016New houses replaced the family home of Betty MacDonald at 6317 15th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/egg-and-i-road1.jpgEgg and I Roadhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/betty-macdonald-front-cover.jpgBetty MacDonald.front cover2016-09-11T20:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/01/16/the-road-is-open/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1-17-2015-new-sidewalk-and-bridge.jpg1.17.2015 new sidewalk and bridgePedestrians enjoy the new sidewalk and overview of the flood plain for Thornton Creek at Meadowbrook.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1-16-2015-the-road-is-open.jpg1.16.2015 the road is openNorthward view of the new bridge deck of 35th Ave NE in Meadowbrook, just minutes after the road opened on Friday, January 16, 20152016-08-03T04:01:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/06/19/herons-in-seattle/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/hhh-june-25-event.jpgHHH June 25 eventhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/heron-teenager-june-2016-heron-habitat-helpers.jpgheron teenager June 2016.Heron Habitat HelpersHeron teenager2016-06-20T05:28:30+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/01/15/meadowbrook-update-january-2015/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1-13-2015-view-of-new-bridge-structure-at-the-confluence.jpg1.13.2015 view of new bridge structure at The ConfluenceA creek runs under it: a section of 35th Ave NE has been rebuilt with a bridge structure so that the South Branch of Thornton Creek is daylighted.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1-13-2015-jason-sharpley-project-engineer-of-the-confluence-project.jpg1.13.2015 Jason Sharpley project engineer of The Confluence ProjectJason Sharpley of Seattle Public Utilities reviews the timeline of The Confluence work in 2014.2016-05-31T20:46:26+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/04/17/the-confluence-in-2014/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/meadowbrook-tree-removal-tag.jpgMeadowbrook tree removal tagIn summer 2014 work will be done to enlarge the capacity for water at the point of NE 107th Street where the South Fork of Thornton Creek crosses under 35th Ave NE. Some tree removal will be required to create more space for the creek channel.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/5-13-2014-info-session-well-attended.jpg5.13.2014 info session well attendedAt a well-attended info session on May 13, 2014, Meadowbrook residents asked questions about the upcoming Confluence work.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/confluence-2014-project-area.jpgConfluence 2014 project areaThe project area for Confluence work in summer 2014: along 35th Ave NE from NE 105th to 110th Streets. New, larger culverts will pass under 35th Ave NE at about NE 107th Street. The oval in the upper left is the track at Nathan Hale High School. Meadowbrook Pond is the body of water on the right, on the east side of 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/10-5-2013-pond-view-to-north.jpg10.5.2013 Pond view to northIMeadowbrook Pond was created for holding and filtering water. https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/creek-and-annies-playground-11-16-2013.jpgCreek and Annies Playground 11.16.2013Annie's Playground on Meadowbrook Field will be accessible during the summer, by coming through the Nathan Hale High School parking lot (in background.) The poplar trees lining the creek will be removed to widen the channel and create meanders.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/creek-and-willow-tree-east-of-35th-ave-ne-on-11-16-2013.jpgCreek and willow tree east of 35th Ave NE on 11.16.2013On the east side of 35th Ave NE at NE 107th Street, this willow tree is all that remains on the site of a former house, torn down to create a flood plain for the creek in 2014.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/creek-facing-east-toward-35th-ave-ne-on-11-16-2013.jpgCreek facing east toward 35th Ave NE on 11.16.2013The vegetation-choked channel of the South Fork of Thornton Creek flows eastward into a culvert under 35th Ave NE. In the summer 2014 Confluence Project, the channel will be enlarged and new culverts put in under 35th Ave NE.2016-05-23T03:43:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/08/21/august-2014-update-construction-on-the-creek/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/august-2014-confluence-flood-plain-east-of-35th-ave-ne.jpgAugust 2014 Confluence flood plain east of 35th Ave NEOn the east side of 35th Ave NE we see the footings of the bridge which crosses 35th Ave NE, and the empty lot which will become a flood plain to hold the water of heavy rains.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/august-5-2014-creek-bridge-across-35th-ave-ne-at-ne-107th-street-northward-view.jpgAugust 5 2014 Creek bridge across 35th Ave NE at NE 107th Street northward viewLooking northward on 35th Ave NE we see the track and fields of Nathan Hale High School on the left. The Confluence construction work is to put in much larger culverts crossing under 35th Ave NE for the South Branch of Thornton Creek. The water flows eastward into Meadowbrook Pond.2016-05-23T03:40:58+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/09/28/meadowbrook-update-september-2014/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/9-28-2014-looking-northward-at-36th-ave-ne-street-end-flood-plain-area.jpg9.28.2014 Looking northward at 36th Ave NE street end flood plain areaLooking northward from Meadowbrook Pond, we see the fenced-end of 36th Ave NE. Extensive work will continue from September to November 2014 to create a flood plain here, which will flow into Meadowbrook Pond. Engineering solutions such as the flood plain and the Pond are intended to hold water and release it gradually rather than letting it rush and overflow along the Thornton Creek channel.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/9-28-2014-looking-north-on-35th-ave-ne-at-rebuild-road-over-new-culverts.jpg9.28.2014 Looking north on 35th Ave NE at rebuild road over new culvertsLooking north on 35th Ave NE we see rebuilding of the roadbed at NE 107th Street where new, much larger culverts were put in to carry the south branch of Thornton Creek eastward to Meadowbrook Pond.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/9-28-2014-south-branch-of-creek-with-engineered-log-and-rock-structuring.jpg9.28.2014 South branch of creek with engineered log and rock structuringThe South Branch of Thornton Creek flows eastward parallel to Nathan Hale High School and its athletic fields. Here we see new engineered log structures and rock weirs which improve habitat for fish and help move sediment along. The tarp areas will remain covered until new trees and ground cover can be planted, scheduled for Autumn 2014.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/9-6-2014-meadowbrook-pond-looking-northwest.jpg9.6.2014 Meadowbrook Pond looking northwestFrom Meadowbrook Pond, we look to the northwest where a digging site for a flood plain will extend from 35th Ave NE eastward toward the Pond.2016-05-23T03:38:04+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/12/07/meadowbrook-update-december-2014/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-6-2014-flood-plain-on-east-side-of-35th-ave-ne.jpg12.6.2014 Flood plain on east side of 35th Ave NEFrom the east side of 35th Ave NE we see the flood plain which is being created for The Confluence of Thornton Creek. In the center of the photo we see the new bridge-like structure of 35th Ave NE with the South Branch of Thornton Creek flowing underneath. In the background is Nathan Hale High School. The white house at left is at 10706 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/erosion-control-mat.jpgerosion control materosion control mat made of coconut fiberhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/12-6-2014-looking-northeast-from-unfinished-roadbed-on-35th-ave-ne-at-ne-107th.jpg12.6.2014 looking northeast from unfinished roadbed on 35th Ave NE at NE 107thLooking northeast from 35th Ave NE, we see the bridge portion of the roadway and the unfinished approach sections. East of the road is the newly-created flood plain where the two branches of the creek join and flow into Meadowbrook Pond.2016-05-23T03:31:26+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/02/10/the-great-backyard-bird-count-2016/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/great-egret-2016-by-larry-hubbell-of-union-bay-watch.jpgGreat Egret 2016 by Larry Hubbell of Union Bay WatchGreat Egret photographed by Larry Hubbell at Portage Bay in northeast Seattle.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bluebirds-2016-by-george-gentry-at-usfws-migratory-birds.jpgBluebirds 2016 by George Gentry at USFWS Migratory BirdsDon't forget to count me for GBBC!2016-04-25T18:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2016/04/11/theres-a-bird-in-my-yard/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/golden-crowned-kinglet-by-gregg-thompson-via-birdnote.jpgGolden-crowned Kinglet by Gregg Thompson via BirdNotehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/woodpecker-by-audubon.jpgwoodpecker by Audubon2016-11-06T23:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/09/01/seattles-regrading-mania/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/david-b-williams-book-cover-e1440732270223.gifDavid B Williams book coverhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/regrading-denny-hill-e1440732298731.jpgregrading Denny Hill2016-01-26T07:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/12/26/have-a-merry-belated-christmas/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_7751.jpgIMG_77512015-12-27T01:05:06+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/12/23/yuletide-cheer-from-the-archives/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/frederick-nelson-christmas-postcard-19551.jpgFrederick & Nelson Christmas postcard, 1955https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/view-west-on-pine-st-with-holiday-decorations-december-2-19551.jpgView west on Pine St. with holiday decorations, December 2, 1955https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/frederick-nelson-christmas-postcard-1955.jpgFrederick & Nelson Christmas postcard, 1955https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/view-west-on-pine-st-with-holiday-decorations-december-2-1955.jpgView west on Pine St. with holiday decorations, December 2, 1955https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/seattle-municipal-news-december-20-19131.jpgSeattle Municipal News, December 20, 1913https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-on-vancouver-island-by-parker-mcallister-19551.jpgChristmas on Vancouver Island by Parker McAllister, 1955https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/seattle-municipal-news-december-20-1913.jpgSeattle Municipal News, December 20, 1913https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/christmas-on-vancouver-island-by-parker-mcallister-1955.jpgChristmas on Vancouver Island by Parker McAllister, 19552015-12-23T22:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/10/28/project-feederwatch-2015/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/project-feederwatch-2015.jpgProject FeederWatch 20152015-11-16T21:06:29+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/09/23/qa-with-too-high-and-too-steep-author-david-b-williams/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/toohigh-williams.jpgTooHigh-Williamshttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/williams-david-credit-andrew-croneberger.jpgAuthor David Williams. Photo by Andrew Croneberger.2015-09-23T20:16:33+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/09/09/what-we-want-to-know-all-about-birds/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/belted-kingfisher-male-photo-by-brian-e-kushner-via-birdshare-e1440725483512.jpgBelted Kingfisher male photo by Brian E Kushner via BirdshareBelted Kingfisher, male of the species. Photo by Brian E Kushner via Birdsharehttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/belted-kingfisher-female-by-brian-e-kushner-via-birdshare-e1440725276539.jpgBelted Kingfisher female by Brian E Kushner via BirdshareFemale Belted Kingfisher bird photo by Brian E Kushner via Birdshare2015-09-15T03:20:39+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/08/01/where-nature-lives/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/hummingbird-by-larry-hubbell-august-2015-exhibit.jpgHummingbird by Larry Hubbell August 2015 exhibit2015-08-24T03:48:11+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/07/10/go-klondike-legacy-day/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/klondike-legacy-day-20151-e1436567181253.jpgKlondike Legacy Day 20152015-07-18T03:33:23+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/06/10/the-landscape-in-our-pacific-northwest-history/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/geology-underfoot-in-western-washington.gifGeology Underfoot in Western Washingtonhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ancient-places-by-jack-nisbet.jpgAncient Places by Jack Nisbet2015-06-18T21:25:08+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/03/02/seattle-history-in-landscape-and-store/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/seattle-street-smart-naturalist.jpgSeattle Street Smart Naturalisthttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/gas-works-park.jpggas works parkGas Works Park in Seattle2015-03-10T04:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/02/16/seattle-spring-season-plant-tours/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/yoshino-cherry-blossom.jpgYoshino Cherry blossomhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/arthur-lee-jacobson.jpgArthur Lee JacobsonArthur Lee Jacobson, Seattle tree and plant expert2015-02-16T18:42:47+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/02/05/the-great-backyard-bird-count-2015/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/carolina-wrens-by-michele-black-via-cornell-lab-of-ornithology.jpgCarolina Wrens by Michele Black via Cornell Lab of OrnithologyCount us, please, for the GBBC of 2015!2015-02-09T03:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2015/02/03/always-a-12/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/always-a-12.pngAlways a 12Go Seahawks! Never give up!2015-02-04T06:42:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/12/27/december-26th-2014-avian-friday-blue-is-in-season/2014-12-27T23:29:36+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/11/15/meadowbrook-update-november-2014/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/10-26-2014-looking-eastward-from-35th-ave-ne-at-ne-107th-street.jpg10.26.2014 Looking eastward from 35th Ave NE at NE 107th StreetLooking eastward from 35th Ave NE, in the foreground we see the road repair work with sidewalk and rails, which will give this section a bridge-like appearance. A flood plain is being created as the South Branch of Thorton Creek flows toward Meadowbrook Pond. The house at left faces 36th Ave NE.2014-12-14T01:15:56+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/10/26/meadowbrook-update-october-2014/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/august-2014-confluence-flood-plain-east-of-35th-ave-ne.jpgAugust 2014 Confluence flood plain east of 35th Ave NEAs of August 2014 there was a support structure at the edge of 35th Ave NE. Looking east, we see the future floodplain and the new creekbed.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-26-2014-art-installation-on-east-side-of-35th-ave-ne-in-the-confluence-project.jpg10.26.2014 Art installation on east side of 35th Ave NE in the Confluence ProjectOn the east side of 35th Ave NE a floodplain is being created. The Memory Tree art installation is at left. In the foreground is the roadway which is being rebuilt after installation of culverts under 35th Ave NE.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10-26-2014-looking-westward-at-new-creekbed-at-35th-ave-ne.jpg10.26.2014 Looking westward at new creekbed at 35th ave NEFrom 35th Ave NE looking westward toward Nathan Hale High School, we see the improved channel for the South Branch of Thornton Creek. The creek channel has been widened and meanders created to slow the flow of water and improve habitat for fish.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/street-closed-october-2014.jpgStreet closed October 2014Flame ash trees line 35th Ave NE through the Wedgwood and Meadowbrook neighborhoods. Road closure signs at NE 95th and 110th Streets warn drivers that there is no through traffic during construction at The Confluence.2014-11-15T22:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/10/11/pumpkin-season-in-wedgwood/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/pumpkin-people-george-and-raymond-october-2014.jpgpumpkin people George and Raymond October 2014The ever-ready Scouts of Troop 151 promote pumpkin sales in Wedgwood.2014-10-12T23:09:27+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/07/24/slow-down-on-the-trail-construction-impacts-the-burke-gilman/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/build-rock-wall-repair-on-the-b-g-trail-august-2014-courtesy-of-mountainstroh-blog.jpgBuild rock wall repair on the B G Trail August 2014 courtesy of mountainstroh blogSlide area alongside the Burke-Gilman Trail will be bolstered with rock walls. Photo courtesy of mountainstroh.comhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/burke-gilman-trail-ride.jpgBurke-Gilman Trail rideAlong the Burke-GilmanTrail2014-08-22T03:19:19+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/07/27/a-tree-in-montlake/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/horinju-japanese-flowering-cherry-tree-blossoms-in-april-2014.jpgHorinji Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree blossoms in April 2014In April 2014 the Horinji Janpanese Flowering Cherry Tree at Montlake was covered in blossoms. Photo courtesy of Arthur Lee Jacobson on Montlake.nethttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/horinji-japanese-flowering-cherry-tree-at-montlake-fell-on-july-26-2014.jpgHorinji Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree at Montlake fell on July 26 2014The rare Horinji Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree fell on July 26, 2014. Rot can be seen at the base of the tree. Photo courtesy of Arthur Lee Jacobson on Montlake.net2014-08-22T03:18:31+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/07/16/july-2014-update-thornton-creek-confluence-project/2014-07-25T00:31:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2014/01/02/birds-watching/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/eva-in-flight-by-larry-hubbell-25-november-2013.jpgEva in Flight by Larry Hubbell 25 November 2013Eva the Eagle in Flight, photo by Larry Hubbell, November 25, 2013.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/art-exhibit-by-larry-hubbell-at-miller-library-january-4-2014.jpgArt Exhibit by Larry Hubbell at Miller Library January 4 2014Birds Watching by Larry Hubbell2014-02-19T02:43:08+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/12/22/evergreen-everlasting-life/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/douglas-fir-branch.pngDouglas Fir branch2013-12-23T05:19:20+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/06/07/meadowbrook-pond-farewell-until-fall/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/meadowbrook-pond-at-107th-35th.jpgMeadowbrook Pond at 107th & 35thThe entrance to Meadowbrook Pond is marked by large rocks on 35th Ave NE at NE 107th Street.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/deb-heiden-of-spu-at-meadowbrook-meeting.jpgDeb Heiden of SPU at Meadowbrook meetingSeattle Public Utilities engineers spoke at the May 14, 2013 Meadowbrook Community Council meeting about this year's Pond work.https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/meadowbrook-pond-overview.jpgMeadowbrook Pond overviewMeadowbrook Pond2013-10-14T23:29:39+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/10/03/chipping-away/2013-10-04T03:44:42+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/06/21/the-yardbirds/2013-06-26T02:26:21+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/06/16/friday-june-7th-2013-avian-friday-ms-majestic/2013-06-17T02:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/06/10/union-bay-blogger-larry-hubbell-featured-in-the-seattle-times/2013-06-10T16:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/04/04/how-to-attract-birds/2013-04-04T23:39:17+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/03/22/avian-friday-watchable-wildlife/https://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/great-blue-heron-wa-dept-of-fish-and-wildlife.jpgGreat Blue Heron WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife2013-03-22T21:34:50+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/29/2383/2013-01-29T15:08:24+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/25/2368/2013-01-25T14:10:13+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/17/2335/2013-01-18T06:23:48+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2013/01/11/2277/2013-01-12T02:57:55+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/11/18/1978/2012-11-19T05:59:28+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/11/16/1975/2012-11-17T05:35:33+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.com/2012/10/21/union-bay-watch-bald-eagles-are-back-nest-news/2012-10-28T19:47:29+00:00monthlyhttps://wedgwoodinseattlehistory.comdaily1.02026-04-03T18:52:58+00:00