Tag Archives: 35th Ave NE

Street Trees in a Storm

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In the autumn season a canopy of color is created by the flame ash trees which line the arterial 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood.   The trees extend from NE 84th Street in the Wedgwood shopping district, northward through Meadowbrook … Continue reading →

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The Trees of October in Wedgwood

Posted on October 2, 2021 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Wedgwood in northeast Seattle enjoys the autumn colors of leaves in October and November.  Street trees called Flame Ash will turn a deep red along 35th Ave NE. The Flame Ash street trees which line 35th Ave NE were planted … Continue reading →

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The Trees of Autumn in Wedgwood

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The flame ash street trees along 35th Ave NE in Wedgwood are vibrant with color in the autumn season. The flame ash street trees which line the arterial 35th Ave NE were planted between 1970 to 1972 under the City … Continue reading →

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The Copestick Building in Wedgwood

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

During World War Two from 1941 to 1945, Americans put their personal plans on hold so that they could serve in the military, work in war production industries or in support services.  After the end of World War Two the … Continue reading →

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Meadowbrook Update: October 2014

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In October 2014 the flame ash street trees along 35th Ave NE are showing their autumn colors.  Since June 2014 street signs have been posted to warn drivers along the arterial that 35th Ave NE is closed to through-traffic at … Continue reading →

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The Confluence in 2014

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Road closure update:  As of June 2nd, 2014, 35th Ave NE is CLOSED at NE 107th Street.  Summer construction work will be done to enlarge the creek bed of the South Fork of Thornton Creek and put in new, much … Continue reading →

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Street-grade: ups and downs in Wedgwood

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Wedgwood’s main commercial corridor is along 35th Ave NE which was first declared an arterial in 1934.  Some improvements were made at that time, including some widening and some road-grading to level out the surface and make it more passable … Continue reading →

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