We’re introducing a new series here at My Green Lake. Every Tuesday, we will publish a vintage postcard from Green Lake’s past. These postcards were generously shared with us by Green Lake residents Mark and Mary Griffin, who answered our call for Green Lake historical material. Thank you, Mark and Mary! We’re kicking off the series with a card which was produced by “Hope Bros. Co. Seattle.” It was mailed in Puyallup on Nov. 27, 1911 to E. L. Lyman at 517 E. 71 St., Seattle Wash, an east Green Lake address which is now referred to as 517 NE 71st St. The address…
January 2011
January 25, 2011 at 11:38AM
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Vintage postcard: Greetings from Green Lake Station, Seattle (1911)
January 24, 2011 at 8:45PM
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House fire in east Green Lake
Updated 9:50 p.m. There was a house fire tonight (Monday, Jan. 24, 2011) at 6006 5th Ave NE. Green Lake’s Engine 16 was called to the scene at 7:02 p.m. 16 other emergency response units were called in the following 15 minutes. By the time I arrived at 7:40 p.m., the fire was out but the home was still filled with heavy smoke. I spoke with members of Engine 17, who told me that the fire was “very minor” and that there were no injuries. While the cause of the fire has not yet been released, KIRO 7 reported over twitter…
January 24, 2011 at 4:22PM
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All are welcome to join new Green Lake gardening guild
A new group, the “Green Lake Gardening Guild,” is forming. Founder Susan Helf hopes that group members will share information with each other on topics such as crop rotation, pruning fruit trees, saving seeds, and building compost bins out of wooden pallets. She also envisions that members will update each other on the progress of their gardens, and that some members will trade garden work with each other. The group will meet once a month in west Green Lake and is open to all. For more information, contact Susan at shelf30 [at] gmail.com. photo credit: Randy Wick
January 24, 2011 at 6:22AM
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2011 Neighbor Appreciation Day
The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has announced the city’s 17th annual Neighbor Appreciation Day. Neighbor Appreciation Day will be Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. The day is billed as “a special day to reach out to neighbors, create new bonds and express thanks to those who help make your neighborhood a great place to live.” From the Department of Neighborhoods: There are several ways to participate: Plan an activity for your neighborhood, such as a block party, potluck or work party. Our website provides ideas, tools, resources, and templates to help you organize your event. Once organized, post it to our online…
