University District King County, Washington

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University District Official

 

A Selected Bibliography of University District, King County, Washington

A compilation of essential readings detailing the history, geography, and culture of the region.

UniverCity the city within city, the story of the University District by Roy G. Nielsen

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UniverCity: The City Within a City, The Story of the University District by Roy G. Nielsen is a detailed 1986 local history published by the University Lions Club Foundation that chronicles the evolution of Seattle's vibrant U-District. The book traces the neighborhood's dramatic transformation from a remote, wooded pioneer settlement originally known as Brooklyn into a bustling, self-sufficient urban enclave deeply intertwined with the 1895 relocation and subsequent expansion of the University of Washington. Nielsen meticulously details the commercial growth of "The Ave" (University Way), the establishment of local civic enterprises, and the unique social dynamic forged by the convergence of academics, students, and long-term residents. Ultimately, it serves as an invaluable, community-focused resource for regional historians seeking to understand the architectural, economic, and cultural forces that shaped one of Seattle's most distinct and historically rich neighborhoods.

167 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cm

Non-circulating [ 1 ]
History · 1st Edition · University Lions Foundation, Seattle, 1986
Related Catalog Items: University District · City of Seattle

 


 

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