Tag Archives: Wedgwood School in Seattle

Redefining the Boundaries of Wedgwood in the 1950s

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

In the 1940s and 1950s the neighborhoods of northeast Seattle grew rapidly, with housing developments filling up what had been semi-rural areas which were still outside the city limits.  Some people resisted the process of being absorbed into the City … Continue reading →

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The Beginnings of Wedgwood School

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The story of Wedgwood School at 2720 NE 85th Street shows how dramatically the population of the neighborhood increased after World War Two ended in 1945.  Wedgwood teemed with young families and children during the post-war “Baby Boom” years, and … Continue reading →

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