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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2015 19:04:17 GMT
I set out for a walk this morning with my camera, not sure where I would go, but I drifted northwards through Capitol Hill. It started off dark and grey and ended up with glorious sun. My ramble began with a bunch of botanical photos, because the light was low and everything is exploding with colour right now. (I had inadvertently left the date stamp on after a run-in with a bothersome neighbour on the weekend (I needed a record of his transgressions ). I've mostly cropped them out, but please forgive the occasional date).
I wandered through what is known as Millionaire's Row, a ritzy part of town at the turn of the last century. It has some nice houses, but not as impressive as you might think. Then again, tiny bungalows are going for a cool million in lots of places.
I then reached the edges of Volunteer Park, a lovely spot with some massive specimen trees and glorious flowers, and this cool water tower.
And the reservoir. The sky finally started to lighten a bit.
Of course, parks are a godsend for daycare workers.
Next, the Seattle Asian Art Museum.
And the lovely conservatory. It's full of exotica of all kinds.
A shot of the succulents room.
Next up - Bruce Lee.
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Post by mossie on Mar 24, 2015 19:25:14 GMT
I had to smile at the "No soliciting" sign. I has a different connotation here.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2015 20:23:41 GMT
I've always meant to stop by Lake View Cemetery, I drive by it several times a week, but I've never walked through it. The gates had just opened, so I decided to venture in. Lake View opened in 1872 and contains the remains of some of the early luminaries of Seattle history. It's quite a modest place, with very few huge monuments, but it is situated beautifully. The Denny dynasty were the founders of Seattle and are placed smack in the centre of the cemetery. From the dates on the graves, they were some of the first denizens. The Nordstroms, of department store fame. There are several Asian sections. Some of the graves tell interesting stories. Special interests. And some of the names I just like. These are peculiar; I don't know if they're particular to Seattle, and I wonder if they have anything to do with the logging industry, but I saw several "log" graves. And of course, the most famous residents. Well, time to head home, past my favourite shops. Great wine tastings: And pastries: Some more flowers on the way. Weird primroses! Maybe more later...
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Post by htmb on Mar 24, 2015 21:10:59 GMT
Wow, Lizzy!! These are fabulous pictures. The flowers add some great color, and the monuments in the cemetery are quite interesting.
More photos would be great!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 24, 2015 21:36:32 GMT
Thanks for the positive feedback. Mossie - soliciting means the same here, but it has the less salubrious meaning as well. Maybe more, but I seem to have harmed something in my thigh today. We'll see if I recover.
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Post by fumobici on Mar 25, 2015 1:44:14 GMT
Haven't been to Volunteer Park in too long, Lake View Cemetery reminds me of Bay View, across the street from my house. Oh and could you grab m a Phoenix Cake next time you stroll by?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 1:46:23 GMT
I'll send it on the train, fumobici!
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Post by nycgirl on Mar 25, 2015 3:18:30 GMT
The houses in Capitol Hill sure are stately-looking. An expensive neighborhood, I take it?
I was interested in seeing the cemetery during my visit to Seattle, but I didn't have time. It looks lovely and well-kept.
Those pastries look scrumptious!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 3:25:57 GMT
There are a few blocks of fancy houses, but most in Capitol Hill are early-century craftsman homes and not as stately. Lots of early apartment buildings, too. I couldn't stop myself from picking up a pain au chocolat. I convinced myself it was strictly for the good of the thread.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2015 6:26:20 GMT
This is great because even though I've been to Seattle twice, I didn't see any of the things that you have shown here, Lizzy. I was wondering about Kurt Cobain's grave, but findagrave.com tells me that his ashes were scattered.
It's nice to see that spring has progressed in your part of the world.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2015 22:53:46 GMT
Just a bit more to add. The sun came out today with a vengeance and this afternoon it's 70F/21C. T-shirt and shorts weather for many people out there. I'm so pleased to see the trees popping out. The chestnuts: On my walk to get groceries, I was noticing all the different types of buildings in this neighbourhood. You have the early 20th century houses: Some of which get repurposed as fancy bed and breakfasts: Or quasi-religious headquarters: Sometimes you get religious buildings repurposed as architects' offices: Or as condos: This building used to be a home for unwed mothers a long time ago, now it's low-rent housing: I like this incongruous old Spanish-style building: And of course, the Addams family lives here (well, someone does, still): This was a former fire station that has been serving as an art-house video store. Now the video store has gone out of business. I hope someone does something wonderful with it. With those big doors and the space out front, it would make a great restaurant with terrace. And some lovely flower shops. The hospital is right next door. The ladies in the courtyard bid adieu.
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Post by htmb on Mar 27, 2015 2:31:15 GMT
It's fantastic to see all the different types of architectural styles. Thanks for the interesting photos, Lizzy.
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Post by tod2 on Apr 3, 2015 10:03:53 GMT
Super walk Lizzy! Enjoyed the buildings, flowers and scenery. Those ladies in the fountain did remind me just a bit of the drinking fountains in Paris by Wallace.
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Post by anshjain97 on Apr 3, 2015 16:31:29 GMT
Very interesting- I've found some interest in Seattle because I know very few who have been there but those who have really recommend visiting.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2015 17:08:26 GMT
Seattle and Vancouver make an excellent combination for visiting that area.
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Post by lugg on Apr 6, 2015 11:17:46 GMT
Great report - Lizzy - thank you. I really liked seeing those lovely old houses. I have never seen those " log" graves before either.
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Post by bixaorellana on Apr 7, 2015 4:22:59 GMT
Finally getting around to enjoying this knock-out beautiful report. Many of the plantings are exotic to me, and everything looks so lush with the wonderful moist air. Great architectural tour, also -- I loved all the gorgeous art deco buildings, particularly the Asian museum. And a cemetery, a really good cemetery! I just love this kind of report, where we get to see the beauty of the place presented by someone who knows it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2015 16:43:48 GMT
Thanks, everyone. Seattle has quite a fe gorgeous deco building and I'll see if I can get some more. Funny how you think the plantings are exotic, Bixa, they are the most mundane plants one finds on every boulevard. I find your photos of plants so much more interesting.
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