Vol. 7, Issue 8 - August 2003

HISTORY ISSUE

Postcards from Seattle's past Collector John Coombs and his historic hobby.

Putting 'The Outlet' on the map Railroad, land speculators spawned Fremont neighborhood.

Ballard Avenue District thrives with new businesses, historic storefronts.

Historic Advertisers Read about the history of these local businesses.

Historic house saved Ballard home moved four blocks to new site.

The Interlaken Short-lived paper covered North End in 1907.

Wedgwood's princesses The history of the Miss Wedgwood competition.

Memories of the NE Improvement Club North End hall was dancers' paradise in early 1930s.

Remembering William W. Beck The sometimes sad story of the Father of Ravenna Park.

Stan Stapp North End newspaperman's impact profound on budding journalists.

NEWS

Aurora Avenue merchants sue city Lawsuit calls for environmental review for parking removal.

News Briefs Aug. 7 hearing set on Woodland Park Zoo EIS, Libraries to close in late August.

OPINIONS

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Letters to the Editor Monorail update, More 'Piano Drop' memories, Unknown performers revealed.

COLUMN: JANE EXPLAINS
The History Issue By Jane Lotter.

OUT & ABOUT

Lake City Summer Festival August 2 is the day for parades, car show, salmon bake, and family fun.

Out and About Briefs Farmers Markets, A Saturday in the Park at Bitter Lake, Sand Point Market.

HOME & GARDEN

COLUMN: AROUND THE HOME
The early days of Seattle homes By Matt Maury of the Homeowner's Club.

COLUMN: DECORATING DILEMMAS
Decorating Dilemmas By Robin Daly of Daly's Paint and Decorating.

2003 index list

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March issue

April issue

May issue

June issue

July issue

August issue

September issue

October issue

November issue

December issue

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