The south and southeastern shores of Lake Washington have much to offer. Here you’ll find Renton and its surrounding communities. One big attraction of this area is the abundance of […]
Category: Mid-Century Modern
MAGNOLIA: PANORAMIC PENINSULA
Last week I wrote about Mercer Island. This week, we’re exploring a peninsula—specifically, the Magnolia neighborhood in Seattle. Hilly, winding Magnolia is located just west of Queen Anne Hill. It’s […]
MERCER ISLAND: DESIGNED FOR LIVING
East Seattle Mercer Island residents have the best of both worlds. On the one hand, Islanders enjoy a picturesque existence. They live in a lushly forested environment, surrounded by the […]
Olympic Manor: Variety and Views
If you want to see one of the largest concentrations of mid-century homes in Seattle, visit Olympic Manor in Crown Hill (north Ballard). The main entrance is at NW 85th […]
Hilltop Community: The Folks Who Live On The Hill
Hilltop Community is a significant collection of mid-century Modern homes built around a philosophy of democratic principles and forward thinking development.
The History of Modern in the Northwest
Modernism is a broad term given to a variety of design approaches in architecture, with common characteristics being the simplification of form and elimination of ornament. Throughout the Northwest, the […]