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Posts Tagged ‘history’
The first South Park bridge
August 11th, 2010
The first South Park bridge, a wooden swing bridge spanning the Duwamish River, opens on September 3, 1915. » keep reading »
An Interview with John and Robin Guevarra in June 2010 (Bridge and SP History)
June 6th, 2010
Thank you for being willing to answer some questions for my report. I have listed them below.
1. How long have you lived in the neighborhood of South Park?
1. John has lived in South Park – 60 years. Born in Seattle, lived on Capital Hill, Central District until 1948. Robin has lived in South Park 47 years.
2. What are some of the most noticeable changes you have witnessed, in terms of population and interactions within the community?
2. John: The older generation were Japanese and Italian Truck Farmers, Boeing workers, Manufacturing suppliers and small businesses, a ten cent store, pharmacy, Chinese gambling facility, Safeway store, Cherie Days Restaurant, County Line Bar and Grill with live bands and dancing. Night Cap, La Cantina, and Kelly’s tavern, the Zippo Ice Cream Stand, Crows Storage and Parking lot, Boat yard and Marina, Rendering Plant and Basin Oil, Dentist office and barbershop, bakery, Mr. K’s Dime Store Red’s Car repair shop, were some of the businesses that have disappeared to be replaced with other restaurants, Sea Mar Health Care Clinic and Nursing Home, Car repair shops. The Catholic Church relocated to Boulevard Park and the famous grotto disappeared. » keep reading »
