Phinney, WA

About Phinney

• • Folk musician John Roderick, of The Long Winters, resided in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood.
• • The vibrant community newspaper, "The PhinneyWood Review", originated in Phinney Ridge.
• • Guy C. Phinney's Woodland Park Zoo and electric railway spurred Phinney Ridge's early growth.
• • Rumor has it, a network of underground tunnels exists beneath some Phinney Ridge homes.
• • The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 indirectly spurred growth as people rebuilt outside downtown.
• • It's named for Guy Phinney, who established a park there in 1890, though never incorporated.
• • Around 13,000 people call Phinney Ridge home, smaller than many Seattle neighborhoods.
• • Its elevation averages 350 feet, offering some impressive views of the Olympic Mountains.
• • Many residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services in nearby Seattle.
• • It feels neighborly and walkable, with a strong sense of community and local pride.
• • The Seattle Kraken, NHL team, plays nearby, bringing exciting hockey action.
• • Memorial Stadium hosted the Beatles 1964 Seattle concert, a pivotal moment in music history.

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