Tag Archives: Ravenna

Candy Cane Lane in December 2025

Posted on November 16, 2025 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

A fun favorite event in December 2025 is the annual Candy Cane Lane, a street in Ravenna which is decked out with lights and holiday decorations.  Candy Cane Lane is located on Park Road NE, just off of NE Ravenna … Continue reading →

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Illuminating Bryant

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In the early 1900s Seattle neighborhoods were growing farther to the northeast, on the edges of communities such as Ravenna and the Town of Yesler. Ravenna was a railroad stop at the intersection of Blakeley Street & 25th Ave NE.  … Continue reading →

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The Northeast Branch Library in Seattle

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In the early 1900s the land area around the Northeast Branch Library at 6801 35th Ave NE was owned by Marvin & Isabella Jones, who wanted to share their wealth by giving portions of their land for use of charities … Continue reading →

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