Destination Lakeside 2017

2017 A supplement to the Madison Park Times

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Destination Lakeside 2017

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How It All Started

n Madison Park it’s nearly impossible to not spot evidence of Judge John McGilvra’s influence. The most notable piece would be Madison Street, named after the fourth U.S. president.

McGilvra, the area’s first developer, purchased 420 acres of land in the area the Duwamish called “Where One Chops.” Twenty-four acres of that land was set aside for the public and became Madison Park. Between 1864 and 1865, McGilvra cut a straight road through the forest from Downtown Seattle to his land at his own expense.

Madison Street, which became a well-traveled

road and cable-car route, runs diagonally across Seattle’s traditional north-to-south, east-to-west streets. It is the only direct route in the city between salt water (Puget Sound) and fresh water (Lake Washington).

The street also runs through Madison Valley, which was shaped by the Vashon Glacier.

Earthquakes and floods also sculpted the land, leaving the soil relatively unstable with the steep hillsides subject to landslides.

The neighborhood — once hunting, fishing and gathering ground for the Duwamish — became an area for settlers who followed ancient Indian trails to fish, hunt and explore the shores

of Lake Washington.

Another area shaped by the Vashon Glacier is Madrona, just south of Madison Valley. Overlooking Lake Washington, the neighborhood’s hilly origins are the result of the glacier melting 40,000 years ago and leaving floodwaters and ice to shape the area.

Like the rest of the lakeside neighborhoods, Madrona is formerly Duwamish land. The area was first inhabited by the Hah-Tshu-Ab’sh (or the “Inside People”), otherwise known as the Lake People. These people were Duwamish hunters, gatherers and fishermen.

Settlers began exploring Madrona’s hillsides and beaches after Seattle was founded in 1851.

In 1889, real estate investors platted the neighborhood’s lakefront as the Cascade Addition, and Madrona became an attraction, with some

visitors camped in the park all summer.

Though formerly inhabited by Duwamish peoples, Leschi is named after an Indian chief from the Nisqually nation, near present-day Olympia. Chief Leschi was known to visit the area and became a well-known presence during the 1850s. He was involved in the original Battle of Seattle in 1856 and was hanged — unjustly in the view of many pioneers — on Feb. 19, 1858.

The Leschi neighborhood was served by a cable car from Pioneer Square to Lake Washington along Yesler Way. The area’s steep hillsides and ravines, like Madison Valley and Madrona, were shaped by ancient glaciers and further sculpted by forces of nature such as earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis.

Where We Live The lakeside communities of Madison Park, Madrona, Leschi and the adjacent Madison Valley are a mix of single-family homes, condominiums and apartments.

Demand for housing here is strong, said Theresa Truex, a real estate agent with Windermere Real Estate and longtime Madison Park resident.

These neighborhoods were always popular with their proximity to downtown, access to the bridges and the Eastside, and schools and Parks. Now they have increased in their appeal as continued hiring in the region brings more people into the area.

In Madison Park, there are many condominiums, especially along the waterfront, with current prices ranging from about $370,000 to almost $2.4 million, depending on size and proximity to Lake Washington. As you move away from the water’s edge, single family homes become the norm and range in price from $515,000 to $2.8 million.

Madison Park is also home to Broadmoor, a gated community that was founded in 1924.

Houses within this community have sold from $1.5 million to over $6 million.

The homes in Washington Park are mostly older stately homes that are seeing significant remodeling or being replaced with large contemporary homes. Prices range from $1.5 million to $6 million.

Madison Valley has its share of apartments and condominiums, but you’ll also find a lot of single-family homes too, Truex said. Madison Valley used to be more affordable, but as demand has grown so have home prices, with home ranging from $380,000 to over $1.1 million.

Like Madison Valley, Madrona is mostly comprised of single-family homes. Many houses have been remodeled here. Truex said, combined with the neighborhood’s view of the water and its commercial center becoming a destination, home prices now range from $400,000 to $2.8 million.

Leschi is a combination of condominiums, townhomes and single-family homes on the water and along the hillside. As a result, Truex said, property in the neighborhood can vary widely in price, depending on size and location. You can find a condominium selling for $200,000, and a waterfront home for $6 million.

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Local Parks Hold City’s History

If there was something this area has a surfeit of, it would be parks.With dozens from Madison Park down to Leschi, ranging from one-tenth of an acre to more than 17 acres in size, it’s not difficult to come across a park.

Several parks in the area are named after people. Some were donors, others were public figures and others still were community activists.

Hyde Place (E. Madison St. and E. Galer St.,) in Madison Park was named to honor D.N. Hyde, one of the first City Council members. Lambert Place (38th Ave. E. and E. Madison St.) in Madison Park was named for donor Dan Lambert, who was a homeowner and laborer.

Prentis I. Frazier Park (401 24th Ave. E.) in Madison Valley was named for Prentis I. Frazier, who contributed to the community as a philanthropist and business entrepreneur.

Homer Harris Park (2401 E. Howell St.) in Madison Valley was named for Dr. Homer Harris, one of the city’s most beloved and respected athletes and physicians.

William Grose Park (1814 30th Ave.) in Madison Valley was named for William Grose, an African-American pioneer and successful businessman.

Stevens Triangle (Dorffel Drive E. and E. John St.) in Madison Valley was named for Isaac Stevens, Washington territory’s first governor.

Denny Blaine Park (200 Lake Washington Blvd. E.) is named after Charles L. Denny and Elbert F. Blaine, who donated many parcels of land to the city. Blaine is sometimes called the “father of the Seattle Park System.”

Denny Blaine Lake Park (100 Maiden Lane) was named for the Denny-Blaine area, which was developed by Denny and Blaine, the former of whom was the son of Seattle founders Arthur and Mary (Boren) Denny.

Viretta Park (151 Lake Washington Blvd. E.) also in Denny-Blaine, was named by Charles L. Denny for his wife,Viretta Jackson Denny, who was a relative of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.

Howell Park (1740 E. Howell Place) was named for its location at the foot of Howell Street, which honors Capt. Jefferson D. Howell. Howell was captain of the SS Pacific, a steamship that sailed from San Francisco to Victoria, B.C., with stops in Seattle and Tacoma. The ship was lost in a sea tragedy in 1875, along with the lives of Howell and the many relatives and friends of Seattle residents.

Alvin Larkins Park (E. Pike St. and 34th Ave. E.) in Madrona was named after Alvin Larkins, a musician and teacher who devoted his time and energy to the community.

Nora’s Woods (720 29th Ave.) in Madrona was named after Nora Wood, a community activist who brought people together during the civil-rights movement of the 1950s.

Gerber Park (E. Cherry St. and Martin Luther King Jr.Way) in Leschi was named for Sidney Gerber, a local businessman.

Powell Barnett Park (352 Martin Luther King Jr. Way) in Leschi was named in honor of Powell Barnett, the Central Area Motivation Program’s organizer and first president.

Flo Ware Park (28th Ave. S. and S. Jackson St.) in Leschi was named after Flo Ware, an African-American community activist.

Peppi’s Playground (3233 E. Spruce St.) in Leschi was named for Peppi Braxton, an 8-year-old boy who was killed in a bicycle-automobile accident in 1971.

Frink Park (398 Lake Washington Blvd. S.) in Leschi was named for John M. Frink, a Washington state senator who donated the park to the City of Seattle in 1907.

Besides their history, many parks are just fun to be at, since they offer play areas that perfect for bringing the kids to on a nice day. Here are some more parks that also have play areas: • Madison Park, E. Madison St. and E. Howe St. • Plum Tree Park, 1717 26th Ave., in Madison Valley.

• Madrona Park, 853 Lake Washington Blvd.

• Madrona Playground, 3211 E. Spring St. • Leschi Park, 201 Lakeside Ave. S., in Leschi.

Here are some other parks in the area: • East Madison St. Dock, E. Madison St. and Lake Washington Blvd., in Madison Valley.

• 3001 E. Madison, 3001 E. Madison, in Madison Valley.

• Japanese Garden, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd. E., in the Washington Park Arboretum.

• Harrison Ridge Greenbelt, 32nd Ave. E. and E. John St., in Madison Valley.

• Lakeview Park, 340 37th Ave. E., in Madison Valley.

• Madrona Briar Patch, Madrona Drive and Grand Ave. • Leschi-Lake Dell Natural Area, 3525 E. Terrace St. The Seattle Park Guide brochure includes both a map of Seattle parks and a chart of addresses and amenities. For more information, visit www.seattle.gov/parks.

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COMMUNITY COUNCILS Madison Park Community Council:

Merchants Association: Meetings are held once a quarter, please visit the website at www. madisonvalley.org for date, time and location. Email: MadValleyMerchants@ gmail.com

Meetings are held the first Monday of each month (with the exception of July) from 7-8:30pm and held at the Bathhouse in Madison Park, located at 1900 43rd Ave East. Website: www. madisonparkcouncil.org or email mpcc.pr@gmail.com

Madrona Community Council: Meetings are

held the first Tuesday of each month (with the exception of July and August) starting at 7:15pm and held at the Madrona Playfield Shelterhouse at 34th Avenue and East Marion. Website: www.madrona.us or email pres4mcc@gmail.com

Madison Park Business Association: Meetings are held on the third Tuesday each month at Wicklund Real Estate, 4000 E. Madison St. Contact Erik Wicklund, President at 206-940-6053 or email ewicklund@landcast.com

Leschi Community Council: Meetings are held

Merchants Associations Madison Valley

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month (with the exception of July and August) starting at 7pm held at the Central Area Senior Center, 500 30th Ave S. Website: www. leschicommunitycouncil.org

Madison Valley Community Council:

Meetings vary each month so refer to the website for schedule.Website: www. madisonvalley.org or email president@madisonvalley.org

Central Area Chamber of Commerce: Meetings are held on first Monday of every month, 7:00 PM at 2100 24th Ave. South, just off Rainier. Website: www.scacc2108.org Phone:206-325-286

the first Wednesday of each

Central Area Senior Center 500 30th Ave S 206-726-4926 Garfield Community Center 2323 E. Cherry St 206-684-4788 Garfield Playfield 537 25th Ave 206-684-4075 Medgar Evers Pool 500 23rd Ave 206-684-4766 Miller Community Center 330 19th Ave E 206-684-4753 Montlake Community Center 1618 Calhoun St 206-684-4736 Garfield Teen Life Center 420 23rd Ave 206-684-4550 Washington Park Playfield 1017 Lake

Washington Blvd E 206-684-4075 Madison Park Beach 4201 E. Madison St. 206-684-7796 Madrona Beach 853 Lake

Washington Blvd 206-684-4075 Hawkins P-Patch Comm. Garden 504 Martin Luther

King Jr. Way 206-684-2489

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Ida Mia P-Patch Garden Madison Valley 206-684-2489 206-252-3160

Mad P P-Patch 3000 E. Mercer St 206-684-0464

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Epiphany School

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Madison Park North Beach 2300 43rd Ave E 206-684-4075

The Valley School

318 30th Ave E

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The Bush School

3400 E Harrison St

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Madrona K-8

1121 33rd Ave

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St. Therese School

900 35th Ave

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Seattle Girls’ School

2706 S Jackson St

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Garfield High School

400 23rd Ave

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Washington Middle School

2101 S Jackson St

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St. Joseph’s School

700 18th Ave E

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McGilvra Elementary School

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