Tag Archives: Neighborhood History

Open House and Farewell

The time has come to say goodbye to the present building at John Rogers Elementary School, 4030 NE 109th Street in Seattle. In the summer of 2023 the present school building will be demolished.  Over the next two years, construction … Continue reading

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Houses and Immigrants on 37th Ave NE in Wedgwood

In 1910 a group of Dutch immigrants began to settle in what is now the Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle, building their houses on or near 35th Ave NE.  They worked in carpentry, painting, and in small businesses such as tailoring. … Continue reading

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Sacrifices and Safety

In the 1950s the Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle was in a growth spurt with the demand for housing following World War Two, and the generation of children, called the Baby Boom, born in that post-war era.  In the photo … Continue reading

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The Hillcrest Houses in Wedgwood

In 1939 a newlywed couple, James & Bonnie May Burnett, moved into a new house on NE 88th Street in northeast Seattle. Their block of new houses was occupied mostly by other young couples.  This was only the Burnett’s first … Continue reading

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The Mysteries of Montlake

Part of the fun of blogging is being able to network with other researchers and writers.  Here is an article from the blog of Rob Ketcherside, with his deep exploration of the “portage” at today’s Montlake.  The Portage, a place … Continue reading

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George Boman in 1890 in Seattle

George Boman, originally from Tennessee, was a Civil War veteran who made the classic American western migration across the USA in search of opportunities.  After his Civil War service ended in 1865, Boman went to Kentucky, spent a few years … Continue reading

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George Boman in the Prosperous 1880s in Seattle

In 1882-1883 George Boman split up with his second wife, Adelia, and started a new life in a house on the north shore of Lake Union, on what is now Woodland Park Avenue North near Stone Way.  Those streets did … Continue reading

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The 2022 Season of Cheer: Candy Cane Lane in Ravenna

The lights and decorations of Candy Cane Lane begin on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 4 PM.  Candy Cane Lane is a circle of houses all decked out for the holidays, located on Park Road NE off of NE Ravenna … Continue reading

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The 2022 Season of Cheer: Hunter Tree Farm in Wedgwood

Take a stroll in Wedgwood to enjoy the smell of evergreens, the twinkle of lights and the sounds of music at the Hunter Tree Farm, 7744 35th Ave NE, next to the post office.  The Christmas tree lot is set … Continue reading

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A Garden of Immigrants in Medohart

In the 1920s the (future) Wedgwood area began to be populated by immigrants. In northeast Seattle out along 35th Ave NE, those who searched for homes found an undeveloped area with inexpensive housing and a semi-rural lifestyle. At the (future) … Continue reading

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