Historic Wallingford Community

05/28/2026

Our Historic Wallingford community was saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Dorpat on Wednesday.

He was 87. Paul was a longtime Wallingfordian who loved local history and sharing it with anyone who'd listen. His roots were in Seattle's art scene and counterculture of the 1960s.

He later authored and co-authored many richly illustrated books including Seattle, Now & Then; Seattle Waterfront: An Illustrated History; and Washington, Then & Now; and wrote the Now & Then column for the Pacific NW Magazine for more than three decades. He co-founded HistoryLink.org and, in 2001, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pacific Northwest Historians Guild. Paul's collections are preserved at the Seattle Public Library.

Thank you, Paul. We'll miss you.

https://pauldorpat.com/2026/05/27/paul-dorpat-1938-2026/

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05/09/2026

Today is the FINAL DAY for public comments on this project that could impact century-old trees in Woodland Park, one of Seattle's Olmstead-designed landscapes. The Friends of Lower Woodland Park (FOLWP) proposed an alternative to the 3 proposals to save more trees. Learn more below and in the comments.

05/08/2026

Congratulations to our friend and Board Vice President, Sarah Martin, for all of her hard work preserving historic properties in Seattle, King County, Washington State, and beyond!

Sarah has been involved in our organization since nearly the beginning, leading our efforts to tell the full story of Wallingford and educating neighbors about home styles, property research, and preservation tools. Most recently, she has developed guided tours of Wallingford that will be launching this summer (stay tuned for details!).

Her knowledge and expertise has been invaluable to our group, so we can't wait to see what Sarah does next in her new role with Historic Seattle!

05/06/2026

Give Big 2026 has come to a close, and we want to extend our deep appreciation.

We are grateful to each neighbor, donor, and community member who engaged with Historic Wallingford this year. Your support sustains the Indigenous Histories Research Project, led by Dr. Alexandra Meany, as we continue the work of centering Coast Salish stories and histories in our understanding of this neighborhood.

Although the official giving day has ended, our work continues. If you would like to contribute, there is still an opportunity to do so.

👉 Link in Bio!

Each contribution supports our collective effort to do this work with care and integrity.

05/05/2026

Today is GiveBig — and this is why we're doing this work.

Historic Wallingford is funding Indigenous history research that goes beyond land acknowledgment. Researcher Dr. Alexandra Meany is just getting started. Your gift keeps the momentum going.

Give today: wagives.org/story/indigenouswallingford

05/05/2026

Today is GiveBig, an opportunity to support work that matters in our community.

Long before Wallingford was named, Coast Salish peoples have lived here, cared for this land, and built community.

This history is central to understanding our neighborhood today.
Historic Wallingford is supporting the Indigenous Histories Research Project: "Beyond Acknowledgment: Indigenous Wallingford Futures." We are currently in the research phase, and with your support, we can hire a UW graduate student to help ensure this work is done thoughtfully and well.

Our goal is to raise $2,500. Each contribution helps us move this work forward.

Give today: wagives.org/story/indigenouswallingford

04/30/2026

Long before this neighborhood had a name, Indigenous peoples have lived, thrived, and stewarded these lands.

This summer, we're doing the work to bring that history to the center — where it belongs. GiveBig early giving is open now, and your donation directly funds our Indigenous Research Project.

GiveBig day is May 5. Don't wait — give today.

www.wagives.org/story/indigenouswallingford

04/25/2026

Having a great time already at the Wally-Home Resource Fair! We are here until 3:30, come and see us!

04/23/2026

The Wally-Home Resource Fair is this weekend, Saturday April 25th and we can't wait to see you there.

04/13/2026

Vendors. Speakers. Workshops. Neighbors....and we couldn't do it without our sponsors! 4Culture, , , Yazdi Seattle, , Luna Kitchen & Bath, Bedrooms & More Seattle, , , and Aditi Yoga & Wellness.

The Wally-Home Resource Fair is on April 25th and we want to see you there. Come connect with local home resource vendors, catch expert speakers, and find out what's happening in your neighborhood.

Free and open to all. April 25 at Wallingford Center, 1815 N 45th St.
10am–3:30pm.
👉 historicwallingford.org/2026-home-fair/