Choosing the Schoolhouse for North Seattle
City officials scout a new location for a school on a high ridge overlooking Lake Union and the Sound.
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Judges Burke and Lewis, Dr. Weed, Mrs. Weed, W. H. Taylor, and D. T. Denny toured the northern portion of Seattle to select a block for a new school building. The group settled on 'Block 8' in William N. Bell's fifth addition, situated on a beautiful ridge overlooking the Sound and Lake Union. Mr. Bell has expressed willingness to sell the block at a reasonable cost provided it is improved upon quickly. The school directors have nearly finalized the sale of the Central school property for $30,000, intending to reinvest those funds into this new North Seattle site to accommodate the growing population.
“This block is situated on a beautiful ridge, overlooking the Sound and Lake Union.”
The rapid sale and relocation of school sites reflect the relentless pace of development in Seattle’s history, echoing modern debates over urban zoning and the constant churn of city assets to meet population growth.
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