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Read more about the article The Passing of Seattle Historian and Wallingford Neighbor Paul Dorpat
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The Passing of Seattle Historian and Wallingford Neighbor Paul Dorpat

Those of you who still subscribe to the Seattle Times are likely well-acquainted with the work and the words of Wallingford resident Paul Dorpat. Mr. Dorpat, with Jean Sherrard, curated the “Now & Then” section of the Sunday Times’ Pacific NW Magazine, now written by Clay Eals. I was saddened to read a Facebook post from the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) that Paul passed away on May 27th at the age of 87. Historic Wallingford had recently posted a…

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Read more about the article The Tale of Two Streets: Why Have Stone Way and 45th Street Developed Differently?
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The Tale of Two Streets: Why Have Stone Way and 45th Street Developed Differently?

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…

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Read more about the article Stone Way Rising: The Block That Smells Amazing

Stone Way Rising: The Block That Smells Amazing

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…

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Read more about the article Wallingford is a Buzzin’ on April 25th

Wallingford is a Buzzin’ on April 25th

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…

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Read more about the article Stone Way Rising: The evo corner

Stone Way Rising: The evo corner

The following story comes to us from Aly at Fremont Neighbor. Photo by Alyson Teeter Welcome back! The previous installments felt too hefty so we’re going to cut this one to a half block of Stone Way. If the west side of the 3500 block felt like a greatest-hits mix of fish and chips, beer, and chocolate, the east side is where Stone Way’s modern era really shows itself. The buildings here are newer but the block’s story starts with old…

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Read more about the article Historic Wallingford virtual meeting on historic district Tuesday

Historic Wallingford virtual meeting on historic district Tuesday

Historic Wallingford is hosting a public meeting to discuss the development of a National Register of Historic Places residential historic district nomination and the use of historical census data. The meeting will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, via Zoom. Join the meeting by registering at this link or by going to the Historic Wallingford website. The historic district effort builds on a 2019 feasibility study. It is led by a grassroots volunteer team guided by preservation consultants Northwest Vernacular. The purpose…

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Read more about the article Celebrate the original “Brexit” at Gas Works this Monday

Celebrate the original “Brexit” at Gas Works this Monday

Unlike Brexit, things moved swiftly following the vote for Independence on July 2, 1776, formalized by the adoption of the Declaration of Independence just two days later. The Founding Fathers were so pleased with themselves that John Adams foretold of celebrations for generations to come that would include “Pomp and Parade…Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other". But because Adams believed the holiday should be occur on July 2, he was known to turn down invitations…

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