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[[Image:Mount Rainier 27477.JPG|right|thumb|Madison Park with Union Bay in the foreground and [[Mount Rainier]] behind]][[Image:Madisonparkpostcard1907.jpg|right|thumb|The city park, circa 1907]][[Image:Seattle Map - Madison Park.png|right|thumb|Madison Park]] |
[[Image:Mount Rainier 27477.JPG|right|thumb|Madison Park with Union Bay in the foreground and [[Mount Rainier]] behind]][[Image:Madisonparkpostcard1907.jpg|right|thumb|The city park, circa 1907]][[Image:Seattle Map - Madison Park.png|right|thumb|Madison Park]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Madison Park''' is a neighborhood in east central [[Seattle, Washington]], |
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| ⚫ | [[Washington Park, Seattle, Washington|Washington Park]] and the private [[Broadmoor, Seattle, Washington|Broadmoor]] community and golf course are subunits within Madison Park. The neighborhood's main thoroughfares are E. Madison Street (northeast- and southwest-bound) and McGilvra Boulevard E. (north- and southbound). |
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| ⚫ | '''Madison Park''' is a neighborhood in east central [[Seattle, Washington]], United States. It is named after the [[Madison Park (Seattle)|city park]] at the foot of [[Madison Street (Seattle)|Madison Street]] on the Lake Washington shore. The neighborhood is generally bounded on the east by [[Lake Washington]]; on the south by East Prospect Street, beyond which is [[Denny-Blaine, Seattle, Washington|Denny-Blaine]]; on the west by Lake Washington Boulevard E.; and on the north by [[Union Bay (Seattle, Washington)|Union Bay]].<ref name="Times-Summer">{{cite news |last=Pillion |first=Elise |date=June 24, 2016 |title=Usually quiet, Madison Park heats up in the summertime |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/usually-quiet-madison-park-heats-up-in-the-summertime/ |work=[[The Seattle Times]] |accessdate=February 1, 2024}}</ref> Madison Park generally consists of [[single-family housing]] with a small business district near the park.<ref name="Times-Summer"/> |
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Madison Park in the early 1900s was a popular destination for people who lived in [[Downtown Seattle]] and continues to draw from [[Capitol Hill (Seattle)|Capitol Hill]] and beyond, especially on warmer days. Though very close to the city center, it was seen as a summer getaway, with a [[Cable car (railway)|cable car]] leading over the hills to the lake, park, swimming beach and ferries to destinations across Lake Washington. |
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The neighborhood was developed at the end of Madison Streets in the 1860s by Judge [[John J. McGilvra]], who built his family home in the area and donated {{convert|24|acre|ha}} for use as a public park. The city's first [[ballpark]] was built along Madison Street in 1890.<ref name="HistoryLink">{{cite web |last=Rochester |first=Junius |date=November 16, 2000 |title=Seattle Neighborhoods: Madison Park — Thumbnail History |url=https://www.historylink.org/file/2808 |work=[[HistoryLink]] |accessdate=February 1, 2024}}</ref> In the early 20th century, Madison Park became a popular summer destination for Seattleites due to its access via [[Cable car (railway)|cable car]] and [[Lake Washington ferries|ferries]] to the [[Eastside (King County, Washington)|Eastside]].<ref name="HistoryLink"/> The neighborhood continues to draw local residents for recreation in the summer.<ref name="Times-Summer"/> |
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| ⚫ | [[Washington Park, Seattle, Washington|Washington Park]] and the private [[Broadmoor, Seattle, Washington|Broadmoor]] community and golf course are subunits within Madison Park.<ref name="Times-Summer"/> The neighborhood's main thoroughfares are E. Madison Street (northeast- and southwest-bound) and McGilvra Boulevard E. (north- and southbound). |
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Today, Madison Park is an upscale residential community with a number of restaurants and eateries. |
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Madison Park's Pioneer Hall (also known as Washington Pioneer Hall) is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]], ID #70000645. |
Madison Park's Pioneer Hall (also known as Washington Pioneer Hall) is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]], ID #70000645. |
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==External links== |
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Latest revision as of 05:55, 2 February 2024
Madison Park is a neighborhood in east central Seattle, Washington, United States. It is named after the city park at the foot of Madison Street on the Lake Washington shore. The neighborhood is generally bounded on the east by Lake Washington; on the south by East Prospect Street, beyond which is Denny-Blaine; on the west by Lake Washington Boulevard E.; and on the north by Union Bay.[1] Madison Park generally consists of single-family housing with a small business district near the park.[1]
The neighborhood was developed at the end of Madison Streets in the 1860s by Judge John J. McGilvra, who built his family home in the area and donated 24 acres (9.7 ha) for use as a public park. The city's first ballpark was built along Madison Street in 1890.[2] In the early 20th century, Madison Park became a popular summer destination for Seattleites due to its access via cable car and ferries to the Eastside.[2] The neighborhood continues to draw local residents for recreation in the summer.[1]
Washington Park and the private Broadmoor community and golf course are subunits within Madison Park.[1] The neighborhood's main thoroughfares are E. Madison Street (northeast- and southwest-bound) and McGilvra Boulevard E. (north- and southbound).
Madison Park's Pioneer Hall (also known as Washington Pioneer Hall) is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, ID #70000645.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d Pillion, Elise (June 24, 2016). "Usually quiet, Madison Park heats up in the summertime". The Seattle Times. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Rochester, Junius (November 16, 2000). "Seattle Neighborhoods: Madison Park — Thumbnail History". HistoryLink. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
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