Tag Archives: 1950s stores in Wedgwood

Wedgwood’s Commercial Intersections

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In early years before the Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle acquired its identity, it did not have a commercial center on 35th Ave NE at NE 85th Street as it does today. In the 1920s there was much more residential … Continue reading →

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McGillivray’s: the Biggest Little Store in Wedgwood

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In the 1940s Arthur & Dorothy McGillivray decided to move from Minnesota to Seattle along with their daughter, Bette, while Bette attended the University of Washington.   With past experience in merchandising, the McGillivrays were ready to try their hand at … Continue reading →

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