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Stone Way Rising: Transformation from DIY to Apartment Row

Post author:Jack
Post published:August 23, 2026
Post category:Architecture History Stone Way
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The following story comes to us from Aly at Fremont Neighbor. The Cline apartment building at 3665 Stone Way N. Photo by Nathan Dolliver. We’re back for another walk up Stone Way. Last time we stopped at Stone Way Auto. Keep heading north on the same block and the street changes character. The restored warehouses and trade shops give way to something you now see all over Ballard and increasingly in Fremont: large apartment buildings with ground-floor retail. Stone Way previously…

Summer Update from Historic Wallingford

Post author:Rhonda Bush
Post published:August 15, 2026
Post category:Architecture Wallingford, Seattle
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Exploring Wallingford Together Those at Historic Wallingford appreciate the support and enthusiasm from participants of the three Exploring Wallingford Together guided tours that have already taken place this spring and summer. There is one more opportunity to join a tour led by architectural historians Sarah J. Martin and Thomas Veith. This coming Tuesday, August 18th at 6pm the final tour of 2026 will commence at the Animal Storm Sculpture at the corner of N 45th Street and Wallingford Avenue N. There are…

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The Tale of Two Streets: Why Have Stone Way and 45th Street Developed Differently?

Post author:Theo Lerner
Post published:June 28, 2026
Post category:Architecture HALA History Neighborhood Planning PI Walkability Wallingford, Seattle Zoning
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As a resident of Wallingford for my entire life (just over 17 years), I’ve always enjoyed walking down Stone Way and along 45th Street. Each street contributes to my home’s Walk Score of 95, making it a “Walkers’ Paradise,” where most errands can be done on foot. Lately, I’ve wondered why more housing has been built on Stone Way than on 45th Street. This question led me to look more deeply into the knobs and levers that control a neighborhood’s…

Exploring Wallingford Together: Historic Wallingford Walking Tours

Post author:Rhonda Bush
Post published:June 17, 2026
Post category:Architecture PI Wallingford, Seattle
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Did you know that Wallingford is home to one of the largest collections of early twentieth-century residences in Seattle? The Wallingford Bungalow is an Arts & Crafts treasure found here, but there are many examples of other style combinations that can be appreciated and admired as you wander through this cherished neighborhood: Dutch Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Seattle Box or Four Square, and other unique architectural details. If you would like to learn more about the development and history of the…

Stone Way Rising: The Block That Smells Amazing

Post author:Jack
Post published:June 7, 2026
Post category:Architecture History PI Small Retail Business
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The following story comes to us from Aly at Fremont Neighbor. Sea Wolf and Old Salt entrance and patio. Photo by Alyson Teeter. We’re back again for the next installment of Stone Way Rising. The previous installments were heavy on the evo connection, and interestingly, the company will make an appearance again. The block stretching from N 36th Street to N 38th Street is long and packed with commerce, so we’ll break it up into multiple parts. But before we start…

Wallingford is a Buzzin’ on April 25th

Post author:Larry Bush
Post published:April 24, 2026
Post category:Architecture Books Clothing Coffee Fitness History Kids Lincoln High School Neighborhood Planning Parks PI Running Wallingford, Seattle

As a sure sign of spring, here is an overview of the many activities taking place in the neighborhood this Saturday, April 25th. Whether you want to advocate, protest, run, learn, or get creative, you can do it all on Saturday in and around Wallingford! What: Book Club Run of We Loved to Run by local author Stephanie Reents When: 9:30 am–12 pm Where: Woodland Park & Red Arrow Coffee, 425 NW Market Street, Other: Get your tickets in advance; the cost…

Wally-Home Resource Fair is Rapidly Approaching!

Post author:Rhonda Bush
Post published:April 17, 2026
Post category:Architecture PI

On Saturday, April 25th, Historic Wallingford will host the Wally-Home Resource Fair at the landmarked Wallingford Center, 1815 N 45th Street. Starting at 10 am and continuing until 3:30 pm, the fair connects neighbors with trusted local businesses and experts in supporting the homes and stories that define Wallingford. The goal is to offer resources to those who love their vintage homes, offering information about how to be good stewards of these cherished places and this community. Additionally, in response to…

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