Queen Anne -- Community on the Hill

Hardcover too!

In words and pictures the history of Queen Anne unfolds in this book, from the Native Americans who first dwelt in the Puget Sound country, through the first European-American settlers who arrived via the Oregon Trail in the mid 1800s, on to the explosive development of the post-gold rush era, to today's urban struggles with growth and livability.

Louisa Boren, the "Sweetbrier Bride" of David Denny, describes her life in the wilderness of north Seattle. The unique awarenesses of pioneer children, usually neglected in historical accounts, have their own space here. Other chapters are devoted to churches, schools, businesses, community development and the place of Queen Anne in Seattle's medical history.

The reader will find this story of a north-west urban community a fascinating blend of tales of American growth and individual perseverance. In these pages you can walk the forest trails and modern streets of Queen Anne with those who built it day by day.

Click here for a short excerpt from the book (the Queen Anne Wilcox Wall)..

The price for soft cover is $25, plus $4 shipping and handling. Hard cover is $45, plus $5.50 shipping and handling. Members receive $5 off if buying directly from the Society. Bulk purchase available. If you wish to purchase by mail, send us a check to the Society address at the bottom of the page.

For inquiries about "specials" or for further information contact the book committee.

If you were looking for our new "Stairways of Queen Anne" waterproof pocket map, click here.

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