Comments for 12th Ave Seattle Blog http://12thaveseattle.com/blog Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:43:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on History in pictures of E James Court by lara behnert http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2011/03/11/history-in-pictures-of-e-james-court/comment-page-1/#comment-1041 lara behnert Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:43:47 +0000 http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/?p=1830#comment-1041 I think it would be great if the park was called Watson C. Squire Park. He built our neighborhood and has a long line of descendants in seattle, why not give him his due? It's nice to lend a little history to the park, and give homage to a person that cared about our little area as much as we do. I think it would be great if the park was called Watson C. Squire Park. He built our neighborhood and has a long line of descendants in seattle, why not give him his due? It’s nice to lend a little history to the park, and give homage to a person that cared about our little area as much as we do.

]]> Comment on History in pictures of E James Court by Dan http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2011/03/11/history-in-pictures-of-e-james-court/comment-page-1/#comment-920 Dan Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:08 +0000 http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/?p=1830#comment-920 I vote for Squire Park! Even though as Cecilia points out the neighborhood is (or should be) still known as Squire Park, I fear that the name is in danger of falling into disuse, after Swedish Hospital decided to call their nearby facility the "Cherry Hill Campus" instead of "Squire Park Campus." In addition to the interesting facts re: Watson Squire in Cecilia's post, he also was the chairman of the Statehood Convention and later served two terms in the US Senate, being the first holder of the seat currently held by Patty Murray. East Remington Court in the neighborhood is named in honor of his wife, Ida Remington (he wasn't only the corporate secretary and treasurer of the Remington Arms Company, he also married Ida Remington, the daughter of Philo Remington; SW Ida Street in West Seattle is also named for her). In addition to platting the Squire Park neighborhood that bears his name, he at one time owned large chunks of the Downtown Business District, and also platted a number of other large tracts around the Puget Sound area. While in the Senate, he also introduced the legislation setting aside Mt. Rainier National Park and establishing Bremerton as the site of the naval shipyard. However, in spite of his political career and comparative fame during his lifetime, he is not well-known today outside of his family. I know, because my mother is Watson and Ida Squire's great-granddaughter. Our large extended family is still based here in Seattle (although not in the Squire Park neighborhood), and I'd estimate that Watson and Ida have at least 100 living descendents still living here. I vote for Squire Park! Even though as Cecilia points out the neighborhood is (or should be) still known as Squire Park, I fear that the name is in danger of falling into disuse, after Swedish Hospital decided to call their nearby facility the “Cherry Hill Campus” instead of “Squire Park Campus.” In addition to the interesting facts re: Watson Squire in Cecilia’s post, he also was the chairman of the Statehood Convention and later served two terms in the US Senate, being the first holder of the seat currently held by Patty Murray. East Remington Court in the neighborhood is named in honor of his wife, Ida Remington (he wasn’t only the corporate secretary and treasurer of the Remington Arms Company, he also married Ida Remington, the daughter of Philo Remington; SW Ida Street in West Seattle is also named for her). In addition to platting the Squire Park neighborhood that bears his name, he at one time owned large chunks of the Downtown Business District, and also platted a number of other large tracts around the Puget Sound area. While in the Senate, he also introduced the legislation setting aside Mt. Rainier National Park and establishing Bremerton as the site of the naval shipyard. However, in spite of his political career and comparative fame during his lifetime, he is not well-known today outside of his family. I know, because my mother is Watson and Ida Squire’s great-granddaughter. Our large extended family is still based here in Seattle (although not in the Squire Park neighborhood), and I’d estimate that Watson and Ida have at least 100 living descendents still living here.

]]> Comment on A little history at 908 12th Ave by A St. Patrick’s Day blessing | Seattle Twist http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2010/09/24/a-little-history-at-908-12th-ave/comment-page-1/#comment-917 A St. Patrick’s Day blessing | Seattle Twist Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:31:28 +0000 http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/?p=1554#comment-917 [...] The exterior is plain now, before the renovation that Peter will be doing, as it’s gone through several reincarnations, including a candy manufacturing and packing business. But back in the day, it rocked an awesome awning and a basement speakeasy space, and Cecelia on the 12th Avenue Blog has some interior photos. [...] [...] The exterior is plain now, before the renovation that Peter will be doing, as it’s gone through several reincarnations, including a candy manufacturing and packing business. But back in the day, it rocked an awesome awning and a basement speakeasy space, and Cecelia on the 12th Avenue Blog has some interior photos. [...]

]]> Comment on History in pictures of E James Court by Bryan http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2011/03/11/history-in-pictures-of-e-james-court/comment-page-1/#comment-915 Bryan Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:56:24 +0000 http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/?p=1830#comment-915 How about "Pacific Park" since there appears to have been a school across the street at one time called "Pacific School"? How about “Pacific Park” since there appears to have been a school across the street at one time called “Pacific School”?

]]> Comment on 12th Avenue Stewardship Meeting – Aug 10th by Connecting the First Hill Streetcar Line to the Waterfront Line and Resurrecting Seattle’s History. « http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2010/08/04/12th-avenue-stewardship-meeting-aug-10th/comment-page-1/#comment-910 Connecting the First Hill Streetcar Line to the Waterfront Line and Resurrecting Seattle’s History. « Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:06:54 +0000 http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/?p=1455#comment-910 [...] three major multi-modal transfer points in the center city, this just makes sense. If SDOT were to scrap the two options in Little Saigon in lieu of purchasing a small portion of the gargantuan north lot and rehabilitation of a line that [...] [...] three major multi-modal transfer points in the center city, this just makes sense. If SDOT were to scrap the two options in Little Saigon in lieu of purchasing a small portion of the gargantuan north lot and rehabilitation of a line that [...]

]]> Comment on 12th Avenue Stewardship Committee Meeting next week by td http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2010/02/19/12th-avenue-stewardship-committee-meeting-next-week/comment-page-1/#comment-179 td Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:49:50 +0000 http://CAPITOLHILLHOUSING.ORG/12thave/?p=1233#comment-179 Has anyone seen any meeting notes from this event? I tried to make it but could not make it in time. Thanks. Has anyone seen any meeting notes from this event? I tried to make it but could not make it in time. Thanks.

]]> Comment on More on the Streetcar by Douglas Tooley http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2010/01/13/more-on-the-streetcar/comment-page-1/#comment-175 Douglas Tooley Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:56:44 +0000 http://CAPITOLHILLHOUSING.ORG/12thave/?p=1198#comment-175 This one might merit more discussion. As a former 12th avenue resident I'm a supporter, but it would be good to see better access for First Hill as well. Personally, I think a pedestrian tunnel should be built from Rainier Square to Seattle University (aprox. 1 mile) with elevator access at First Hill. I'd also turn 12th Avenue into a BRT spine in combination with the Streetcar and pull the buses out of downtown. This one might merit more discussion.

As a former 12th avenue resident I’m a supporter, but it would be good to see better access for First Hill as well.

Personally, I think a pedestrian tunnel should be built from Rainier Square to Seattle University (aprox. 1 mile) with elevator access at First Hill. I’d also turn 12th Avenue into a BRT spine in combination with the Streetcar and pull the buses out of downtown.

]]> Comment on St. Francis House by elizabeth george http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2009/06/18/st-francis-house/comment-page-1/#comment-15 elizabeth george Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:59:41 +0000 http://CAPITOLHILLHOUSING.ORG/12thave/?p=410#comment-15 please call me regarding a pick up of donations.....303-8339 or e-mail when you could come. please call me regarding a pick up of donations…..303-8339 or e-mail when you could come.

]]> Comment on Feet First gathering in the Central District this weekend by Douglas Tooley http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2009/12/02/feet-first-gathering-in-the-central-district-this-weekend/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Douglas Tooley Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:01:16 +0000 http://CAPITOLHILLHOUSING.ORG/12thave/?p=1092#comment-80 Great to see Feet First ( a group I had a small part in getting started) doing some great work in my old 'hood. I'm still holding out for the Rainier Square to Seattle University Pedestrian tunnel, even with the Streetcar. One can hope... Great to see Feet First ( a group I had a small part in getting started) doing some great work in my old ‘hood.

I’m still holding out for the Rainier Square to Seattle University Pedestrian tunnel, even with the Streetcar.

One can hope…

]]> Comment on 12th Avenue Business Spotlight: 12th Avenue Iron by Jack T. http://12thaveseattle.com/blog/2009/11/13/12th-avenue-business-spotlight-12th-avenue-iron/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Jack T. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:36:15 +0000 http://CAPITOLHILLHOUSING.ORG/12thave/?p=1005#comment-77 Wow, great work. It's rare to find talent like 12th Ave. Iron. Wow, great work. It’s rare to find talent like 12th Ave. Iron.

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