Tag Archives: SLS&E Railroad

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 →

Posted in Maple Creek ravine, name of the neighborhood, Plat names | Tagged Judge Thomas Burke, McKee's map of 1894, Pontiac Bay Lake Washington, Sand Point neighborhood in Seattle, SLS&E Railroad | Leave a comment

Wedgwood’s Trailmakers: the Burke-Gilman Trail

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

One of Wedgwood’s proudest claims-to-fame is as the birthplace of the Burke-Gilman Trail which officially opened in 1978. This wonderful urban amenity links northeast Seattle neighborhoods with nature. As a transportation resource the Trail helps to reduce car traffic by … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature and wildlife, Neighborhood features, parks | Tagged Burke-Gilman Trail, Judge Thomas Burke, Pontiac Bay Lake Washington, Sand Point Way NE, SLS&E Railroad, Walking and biking | 7 Comments

Tag Archives: SLS&E Railroad

Names in the Neighborhood: from Pontiac to Wedgwood

Wedgwood’s Trailmakers: the Burke-Gilman Trail

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