Capitol Hill Past

Dedicated to the history of Seattle's Capitol Hill since 2017.
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@JoSepulveda9 @Adason15th Just sent you a dm!

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Nice local story from Clay Eals in #Sundays ⁦@seattletimes⁩ about #MillerPark ⁦@CapitolHillPast⁩ ⁦@HistoryLink⁩ https://t.co/q6GZig6v7t

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Check out the latest story on our blog in which we look at the initial impact of the 1918 flu pandemic on Capitol Hill businesses, institutions, and events.

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For Capitol Hill, the summer months preceding the 1918 Flu outbreak in Seattle were a whirlwind of war-time patriotism, soaring rent, a lesser known but more controversial quarantine than the that of the flu, and so much more. Read more on our blog: https://t.co/Hp160zOad5

[Rob Ketcherside @ro_ket]

After my @jseattle article for @CapitolHillPast I sent feedback to the @WAStateArchives to correct records. Both now list the groom's name as Ed Foster instead of C. D. Foster. 🤵🏿🎉🕺🏿💃🏼 https://t.co/2BvVjld8An Ripples from my #lovingday research

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Good news! The Landmarks board has voted unanimously to designate 1101 E Pike St a historic landmark! Congrats & thanks to the owner & excellent steward, Liz Dunn; historians Tom Heuser, Marvin Anderson, & Adam Alsobrook who prepared the report; and thanks to the Landmarks board!

[Tom @recapseattle]

Now for something a little lighter. Trout found their way into the city's water system in 1905 and yet the city refused to allow a student to go fishing in the old Lincoln reservoir, now hidden under Cal Anderson Park. Article via Seattle Star. Photo via UW Special collections.

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Our first online presentation with Jennifer Ott is in progress! Join us with the Zoom ID: 99066524673 #olmstedinseattle

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My first writing since the pandemic onset. For @CapitolHillPast in our local blog. Triumph over racism.

[Tom @recapseattle]

In October of 1905, residents of the pike/pine area complained of the potential "bad effect" a police station would have on Broadway High School students. Wow. 115 years later and this is still a problem. Some things just don't change. #PoliceReform #DefundSPD #CapitolHillHistory

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Our mid-year newsletter is out! Click to get updates on our historical survey and upcoming events, a recap on our social media, a look at the impact of the 1918 Pandemic on Capitol Hill, and links to other stories written by our friends and neighbors. https://t.co/xLEKuqx2ZL

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We seek a volunteer to help moderate online events on Zoom (or similar platform) with 20 or more attendees. Some experience is ideal. Please send an email to [email protected] if you would like to help us. Thank you! Image: Seattle telephone operator circa 1922 from MOHAI

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@typewriteralley Sorry I missed this! Thanks for sharing. Any idea how the photo got to you?

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@typewriteralley This weird parking strip is a remnant of the original path of 10th ave that was bypassed with the current path when 10th ave was widened in the 1940s. I can't find the ordinance, but looking at satellite imagery, it appears these curb bulbs may have been created in the 1990s.

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Are you a writer who loves local history? We'll pay you to write about the history of Capitol Hill and/or the process of advocating for and preserving its historical resources. Click the link to learn more & apply! https://t.co/1Eq1k9adxL

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Capitol Hill Historical Society is seeking a new treasurer! Visit the link to learn more about the position and how to apply. https://t.co/T40fYSK1mZ

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800 block of East Pike st. Feb 24, 1916 from Seattle Municipal Archives #capitolhillseattle #seattlehistory

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Capitol Hill Cinemas, 425 Broadway E c1988-1990. from University of Washington libraries special collections. #capitolhillseattle #seattlehistory

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Getting the space set up for our members meeting. So many cool historical photos on display here! #membersmeeting #capitolhillseattle #seattlehistory #broadwayhighschool