Schwagerl
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- May 23, 1892The Vision for a Central ParkSuperintendent Schwagerl plans to transform a forty-acre ridge tract into an exposition of native Washington flora and a scenic reservoir.Volunteer Park, Seattle, WA
- Dec 31, 1892The Fight Over Seattle's 'Wild and Visionary' Boulevard PlanA citizen raises alarms over the city's costly early attempts to expand public parks and infrastructure, accusing local real estate speculators of driving the vision.Sand Point, Seattle, WA
- Jun 2, 1893The French Commissioner and the Future of Seattle’s ParksA noted French horticulturist visits Seattle, praising the region's natural potential and the 'enchanted' vision for a grand boulevard system around the city's lakes.Lake Washington, Seattle, WA
- Sep 3, 1893The Desecration of Paradise ValleySuperintendent Schwagerl sounds the alarm on tourists burning ancient trees for fun and the unchecked slaughter of wildlife in the new mountain reserve.Paradise Valley, Ashford, WA
- Jan 3, 1894The Struggle Over Seattle's Early Park SystemCity commissioners argue that selling the centrally located City Park could fund a sprawling, water-front recreation area on Lake Washington.Denny Park, Seattle, WA