Tag Archives: geology

Seattle Walks: Discovering History and Nature in the City

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Seattle author David B. Williams is well-known for his geology walks and talks.  In recent years he has been doing research into Seattle history and how the city has interacted with and altered its natural environment, and he wrote the … Continue reading →

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The Landscape in Our Pacific Northwest History

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The history of the exploration of our Pacific Northwest region is built upon its landscape, including rivers, mountains, natural resources and the use patterns of traditional cultures.  Two recently-released books tell stories of local history, fur traders, explorers, geology and … Continue reading →

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The Seattle Archipelago, A.D. 7014

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Valarie says:  This map is based upon information about what would happen if all of the world’s ice sheets melted, flooding Seattle. We see that the Wedgwood neighborhood would survive!

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Wedgwood Rock

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

It is a startling experience to come upon Wedgwood Rock for the first time.  More than 19 feet high, the Rock looms up out of a parking strip on 28th Ave NE at the intersection of NE 72nd Street. How … Continue reading →

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