Tag Archives: 1880s in Seattle

Ryther: Making a Difference

Posted on July 4, 2013 by

Ryther is a nonprofit organization located in the Wedgwood neighborhood of Seattle, offering behavioral health services for children and families. At Ryther children receive guidance, coaching, counseling and teaching to experience new ways of thinking and overcoming challenges. Ryther’s legacy … Continue reading →

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The Mary J. Chandler plat in Wedgwood

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

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

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Wedgwood Rock: Fourth of July Picnic in 1881

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Wedgwood Rock probably first came to the attention of white settlers in the 1870s.   A land survey of north Seattle was done in 1855, but there was no notation of the existence of the Rock. The surveyors of 1855 described the terrain in … Continue reading →

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