Category Archives: In the Neighborhood

Blue Angels in Sunday’s Silvertone Skies

Posted on August 6, 2017 by William Calvin

The view from the 18th floor of that building next to Park Shore.  The second photo shows them passing directly overhead; the third shows a pass where the pilot was at the same altitude as the photographer.

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Posted on August 4, 2017 by Jim deMaine

At the nearby Seattle Tennis Club, the Washington State Open tennis tournament winds up this weekend. There is no charge to watch the high level tennis – or to watch the blue angels buzz overhead! But this year the conditions … Continue reading →

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Coming to the Frye Museum

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jim deMaine

from Ann Milam AUGUST 5–OCTOBER 29, 2017 Storme Webber | Casino: A Palimpsest Seattle-based interdisciplinary artist Storme Webber presents a reimagining of her city through experimental memoir, archival photographs, poetry, social history, installation, and performance. Meeting at the confluence of … Continue reading →

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“Dancing til Dusk” at the Freeway Park

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Dancing til Dusk:  Free dance lessons and live bands. Visit DanceForJoy.biz for more information. Lessons begin at 6pm, live band and dancing from 7-9pm Thursday, August 3 – Ben Thomas Quartet – Tango Thursday, August 10 – Zydeco Sound – Zydeco … Continue reading →

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Celebration on 8th Avenue next Tuesday August 1st

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Jim deMaine
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Relevant play by Sinclair Lewis – free reading at Trinity

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Jim deMaine

 

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How many differences can you spot?

Posted on July 26, 2017 by William Calvin
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Outdoors on the 4th floor

Posted on July 24, 2017 by William Calvin
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Angle-iron in the Sky (the aspect of 5th & Columbia Building that we don’t see)

Posted on July 23, 2017 by William Calvin

Sorry for the resolution (it’s an iPhone photo, blown up, taken when driving southbound on I-5 about REI) but this shows you the NW face of 5th & Columbia Building. They have been adding that corner cladding in the last … Continue reading →

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800 Columbia Building (ex-Alexa) starts by year-end

Posted on July 20, 2017 by William Calvin

Word has it that construction will begin about December.  As a reminder, here are some examples of how it is situated.  The external skin and roof have changed some since these renderings were made in 2012. The collection of 800 … Continue reading →

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Making good use of a neighboring rooftop

Posted on July 13, 2017 by William Calvin

This is the 8th & Madison “M” Building.  The management and residents obviously invest in their rooftop space, certainly in comparison to Skyline. Note the activities: a jogger on the left, table tennis and spectators at center, a dog walker … Continue reading →

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Block Party – Night Out on 8th Ave on August 1st – Come One Come All

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Jim deMaine

  Click the following:  Night Out 2017 poster TUESDAY, AUGUST 1 6:30pm-8:30pm Our 8th Avenue Green Street Neighbors Present Sponsored by Skyline, Trinity Church & Bishop Lewis House This project is funded in part by a Neighborhood Matching Fund award … Continue reading →

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Scanning Skyline’s skyline

Posted on July 6, 2017 by William Calvin

I hope to do annual panoramic views from the 26th floor observation deck.  This pair used the iPad’s camera set to Pano: Alas, one cannot blow it up for details or it gets all fuzzy, so I used a good telephoto … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Skybridge (at least in Denver)

Posted on July 1, 2017 by William Calvin

This connects two buildings of the Denver Art Museum that are separated by a city street.  It is what the Skyline 1-2 Skybridge could be like: a few tables, some art, maybe a few lounge chairs.  The street is several stories … Continue reading →

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Town Hall in its final week before shutting down for major remodel

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Lots going on at Town Hall this final week. Click here to learn more.

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Controversial proposal to move the 3 & 4 bus off of James Street

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Jim deMaine

URGENT! From Peggy Newsom: If you ride Route 3 or 4 and use bus stops on James between 3rd and 9th — now or in the future — please take the time to comment on this proposal. If, as KC Metro proposes, … Continue reading →

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That emerging roof to our west

Posted on June 19, 2017 by William Calvin

 

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Sunrise in the West from Skyline

Posted on June 19, 2017 by William Calvin

It is the 43-story 5th & Columbia Building we see immediately west of Skyline. The picture was taken several months ago as the sun rose in the east.

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The new face of the Boren & James intersection to our east

Posted on June 19, 2017 by William Calvin
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Find it – Fix it

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From Carmen:  The Find It, Fix It Community Walks are a series of Mayor-led walks that help to improve neighborhoods one block at a time. During these walks, neighbors, police, and City officials walk together to identify physical elements in … Continue reading →

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Could Seattle Center become cool again?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Knute Berger of Crosscut likens Seattle Center as an old rec room badly in need of updating. There are wonderful venues at the Center to be sure – such as the new KEXP studios and coffee shop, McCaw Hall, the … Continue reading →

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Crossing to Safety on Madison

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Jim deMaine
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aPodments are sprouting up in Seattle

Posted on May 27, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Go to www.apodment.com and find the latest living space. “Our aPodment® communities offer a wide selection of micro-studio suite layouts designed to address your unique requirements. Depending on the specific building you’re interested in, you can choose from standard and loft … Continue reading →

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Have you registered with smart911?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Jim deMaine

National EMS Week is May 21-27, 2017. Let’s thank them! One way to protect ourselves (and to help 911 dispatchers) is by listing your phone number plus pertinent medical and contact information at the confidential site for 911. By logging … Continue reading →

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Robotic cars may be coming – and may not help our traffic!

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Jim deMaine

From Crosscut: “The robot cars are coming, like it or not. And local researchers say Seattle better be prepared. From BMW to Ford, car companies say they aim to introduce fully automated cars in only a few years. More conservative … Continue reading →

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