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Snow, seen through your neighbors’ eyes

I know we’ve been a little photo-heavy today, but it’s not every day — or even every year — that we get snow. Here are a few pictures by your neighbors, as posted to the Beacon Hill Blog photo pool on Flickr. (If you have any interesting photos, please add them!)

Photo by Bridget C.
Photo by Bridget C.
Those palm trees cant be happy. Photo by Matthew Rutledge.
Those pre-dawn palm trees can't be happy in this weather. Photo by Matthew Rutledge.
Early morning snowfield at Sturgus Park. Photo by Matthew Rutledge.
Early morning snowfield at Sturgus Park. Photo by Matthew Rutledge.
Winter along Beacon Avenue. Photo by Alison Reese.
Winter along Beacon Avenue. Photo by Alison Reese.
Photo by Matthew Rutledge.
Photo by Matthew Rutledge.
A gorgeous view from Beacon Hill. Photo by Alison Reese.
A gorgeous view from Beacon Hill. Photo by Alison Reese.

Thanks everyone for sharing your photos!

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One year ago today: snowfall on Beacon Avenue

Last year December came in with a dusting of snow on Beacon Avenue. Photo by Wendi.
Last year December came in with a dusting of snow on Beacon Avenue. Photo by Wendi.
Perhaps this picture of a snowy Beacon Avenue will get you in the holiday spirit. This was taken last December 1, when we had a lovely dusting of snow that promptly melted. This year, temperatures are running about ten degrees above normal, so we aren’t likely to get any snow for a while. It never hurts to have those tire chains ready to go, though. Eventually it will get colder.

Life on the Hill, Photos

Evolution of a new, improved Jefferson Park

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Willie Weir writes to the beaconhill list:

Hey neighbors,

I have periodically taken photos of the work on the reservoir in Jefferson Park. I’ve lived here long enough to remember the space surrounded by barbed wire. I know there are people on this list who still haven’t seen the view from this vantage point. On a clear day this winter, walk past the community and up toward the lawn bowling club. You won’t be disappointed!

Willie recommends that you choose the high-definition and full-screen options to view it in its full detail:

 

There are also a couple of photos of the area from a year or so ago in the Beacon Hill Blog photo pool on Flickr.

Thanks for the awesome photos and video, Willie!

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A Beacon Hill autumn in pictures

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We’ve seen a lot of great photos of Beacon Hill lately. Here are some interesting autumnal views of the Hill. (Most of these, but not all, are from the Beacon Hill Blog photo pool on Flickr, which welcomes your Beacon Hill photos!)

Photo by Matthew Rutledge.
Equality sculpture in Sturgus Park. Photo by Matthew Rutledge.
Mushrooms near Cheasty. Photo by Mahalie Stackpole.
Mushrooms near Cheasty. Photo by Mahalie Stackpole.

Several more cool photos, after the jump!
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History of the Hill, Photos

Viewing Seattle from Beacon Hill, then and now

It’s interesting that, when searching for pictures of “Beacon Hill, Seattle” online, you get a ton of pictures of the downtown skyline, from Dr. Jose Rizal Park. Frequently, our neighborhood gets defined by what it’s close to, rather than what it is. But we have to admit that the view from Rizal Park is pretty darned awesome. The view has changed over the years, of course. Here’s the view from the park, in 1986:

1986 Seattle skyline from Beacon Hill. Photo by Robert Ashworth -- thanks!
Seattle skyline from Beacon Hill, 1986. Photo by Robert Ashworth -- thanks!
And here’s the same view, from late last month:
Seattle skyline from Beacon Hill, 2008. Photo by Bridget C -- thanks, Bridget!
Seattle skyline from Beacon Hill, 2008. Photo by Bridget C in the Beacon Hill Blog Flickr photo pool. Thanks, Bridget!
Back in 1986 Downtown Seattle seemed pretty built-up to me (and probably to the folks who supported the CAP growth limitation ordinance), but in comparison to the modern pic, it looks like Podunk-ville.

(The new picture is from the Beacon Hill Blog Flickr photo pool. There are quite a few great pics in there — why not add yours?)