Welcome to our November episode, devoted to the beautiful Crown Hill Cemetery, located north of Ballard and west of Greenwood. And prior to that, we explore the mysterious history of the original Greenwood Cemetery, originally called Woodland, which was at the corner of 85th and Greenwood Avenue from 1871 until 1907.

A few months ago, we were intrigued to see an article on King 5, Seattle Medium, and Seattle Times about how the historic Crown Hill Cemetery was for sale.

Curious minds want to know, who wants to buy a cemetery?

Today we focus on the history of the cemetery, who is buried there, and how the Crown Hill Cemetery provides the community with compassionate death care, as well as much-needed open space in the neighborhood. Thanks to Phillip Howe from Crown Hill Cemetery and Patti Amundson for research!

Show Notes:

1905 Map of Greenwood area

Former Greenwood Cemetery

Greenwood Thumbnail History

1891 annexation of the area

Civil War Seattle

Find a Grave - Crown Hill Cemetery - Abigail Bridges

Newcastle History = Crown Hill Cemetery

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Credits:

Recorded at the Crown Hill Cemetery, and Works Progress Cooperative in Seattle WA 11/7/2024 - Seattle’s only cooperatively run coworking space - www.worksprogress.coop 

Audio edited by Elke Hautala

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Music: 

In the Sweet Long Ago

Funeral March of a Marionette

Cari Simson and Elke Hautala formed Invisible Histories to visually and viscerally connect the public to experiences from the past. Their Invisible Histories podcast unearths diverse local stories and forgotten places. www.invisible-histories.com

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