A fun song for Cubs to sing, the Cub Scout Alphabet dates to at least 1928. Here it is brought back to life with the help of AI.
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Published February 12, 2023
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Published February 10, 2023
Montlake crossings in a simple timeline
Seattle’s Montlake Bridge opened in 1925. In the prior 70 years, there were a dozen ways to cross between Lake Union and Lake Washington.
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Published October 23, 2022
George Nakashima and Scouting
A few significant Boy Scout expeditions shaped the self-identity of George Nakashima and his appreciation for trees and the natural world. These are those adventures.…
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Published October 5, 2022
Renaming Seattle in 1906
Seattle renaming happened each time the city grew. The council struggled to keep just one street with each name. Here’s what they did in 1906.
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Published August 22, 2022
Virgil Bogue discovered Stampede Pass
Stampede Pass, a rail link from Seattle to Spokane, was discovered in 1881 by Virgil Bogue. Where does the name really come from?
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Published July 15, 2022
First Eagle Scout in Seattle
It took 8 years for Seattle to award the first Eagle Scout. Aldus Hoopman launched from Camp Parsons into Scouting history.
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Published June 30, 2022
Start of Scouting in Seattle
Scouting in Seattle started in 1910, six months after it came to America. Just like today, Seattle Scouts went on hikes, had campfires and parties, and learned outdoor skills.
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Published June 22, 2022
Elmer Katayama at Camp Parsons’ opening
This Japanese American youth was one of the first Boy Scouts to visit Camp Parsons near Seattle.
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Published June 6, 2022
Seattle’s first patrol leaders
When Seattle’s first Boy Scout troops formed in 1910, the first thing they needed were patrol leaders. Find out who they were.
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Published January 18, 2022
Wilshire Building on Broadway
229-235 Broadway East was built as the Wilshire Building, and is known today officially as the Lota Building. Until recently it was owned by long-time…
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