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Names in the Neighborhood: from Pontiac to Wedgwood

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In 1887 the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern Railroad was up and running, a line now followed by the Burke-Gilman Trail.  The railroad paralleled streetcar lines from downtown Seattle as far as Fremont which was a major transportation hub for … Continue reading →

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