Tag Archives: Seattle pioneers

Searching for the Origins of Seattle Street Names

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

There is no resource list of the meanings of Seattle’s street names or how the street names were derived.  Even the granddaughters of Seattle city founder Arthur Denny were left to speculate on his choices of the names for twelve … Continue reading →

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The Fremont Neighborhood in Seattle: Why the Name?

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Each neighborhood of Seattle proudly waves the banner of its unique name, and yet many were named in a similar way:  by real estate investors.   Fremont in Seattle was also named by real estate investors.  What made the Seattle … Continue reading →

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Names in the Neighborhood: from Decatur to Thornton Creek

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Author’s note: This article is about the name of a school in the Wedgwood neighborhood.  If you are looking for an outline of the history of the Thornton Creek watershed and The Confluence at Meadowbrook, go here. The US Navy … Continue reading →

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