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The Kittredge Family: a Bridge to Northeast Seattle

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

We may define “pioneers” as young people, perhaps single men or young couples, who journey out to unexplored lands to start new lives.  The story of Seattle’s growth includes plenty of pioneer stories but not just in Seattle’s first century … Continue reading →

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Wilson’s Exposition Heights

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, a world’s-fair event, attracted people to Seattle even before the fair’s opening date of June 1, 1909.  When news of the Exposition plans became known in 1906, people from all over the USA began coming to Seattle … Continue reading →

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