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The People Behind the Street Names in Seattle

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The names of Seattle streets are worthy of a trivia contest to discern their origins and guess the meaning of the names.  What does it mean when a street in Seattle is named “Aloha???” The original meaning of some street names … Continue reading →

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Seattle’s Old Street Signs

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The Seattle Department of Transportation is using a new digital method to print all kinds of traffic signs.  SDOT’s street sign replacement program was made possible by Bridging the Gap, the nine-year transportation maintenance levy. By 2016, every neighborhood had … Continue reading →

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