Monthly Archives: February 2011

32nd and Harrison Sinkhole is Fixed

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Casey Losh

I warned Madrona and Seattle drivers about the sinkhole on 32nd and Harrison a month ago, although it was hard to miss.  Back then I thought they were almost done.  They had laid asphalt and had just left a small … Continue reading →

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Two More Chances to Tour Madrona K-8 School

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Casey Losh

Two more chances to tour Madrona K-8 Elementary School are in the coming two weeks.  Day tours are scheduled this Wednesday, March 2nd and the following Tuesday, March 8th – both are from 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM. Tours are … Continue reading →

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St. Therese Auction Big Success

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Casey Losh

Saint Therese is a catholic church and elementary school in the middle of Madrona.  For 80 years, St. Therese School has worked to build a school in Madrona that supports students across ranges of racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and … Continue reading →

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The Integrated History of Madrona and Denny Blaine

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Casey Losh

One of Seattle’s most exclusive neighborhoods, Denny Blaine owes thanks to its adjacent neighbor: Madrona.  Charles L. Denny and Elbert F. Blaine were among some of the first developers to plat subdivisions in the area, although they benefited from an … Continue reading →

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The History of Mount Baker and Madrona

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Casey Losh

Madrona was first platted in 1889, almost 20 years before Mount Baker was platted (1907).  With Seattle still in its infancy, both Madrona and Mount Baker were considered far from town when they were incorporated.  To allow people to access … Continue reading →

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Leschi Market

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Casey Losh

Along the shores of Lake Washington, just south of Madrona lies the business district of the Leschi neighborhood.  There along Lakeside Avenue across from the public dock is a family owned neighborhood grocery store that has been a staple in … Continue reading →

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Madrona Mom-To-Be Sale This Weekend at Buggy

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Casey Losh

Starting today and lasting through Sunday, Buggy is having a maternity sale for moms and babies.  Buggy mostly sells “nearly new” clothes for moms, kids, and babies – but also carries some new items including books and toys. The store … Continue reading →

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Madrona’s “Sweet Street”: 34th Avenue

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Casey Losh

Seattle Magazine’s March 2011 issue has an article entitle “Sweet Streets – Seattle’s Most Livable, Walkable Destination Neighborhoods” featuring 11 Seattle neighborhoods.  Madrona’s 34th Avenue had a one page spread listing all the usual shops that we all know so … Continue reading →

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Madrona American Idol

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Sarah Hill

A Seattle native, Molly Swenson grew up in the Central District and Madrona, went to Garfield High School, graduated from Harvard and landed in front of American Idol judges, trying out for the hit show’s 10th season this January.  Swenson, … Continue reading →

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FYI: Comments on MadronaSeattle.com

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Casey Losh

I appreciate and encourage all comments on this Madrona blog.  But I want to apologize in advance when your comments do not get posted right away.  So far most of the comments are spam, so the comments are not posted … Continue reading →

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