Overview

The majestic trees of Seattle's neighbourhoods take centre stage in this illustrated and informative walking guide. Want to discover which neighbourhood has the highest concentration of cherry street trees when cherry blossoms are at their peak? Eager to stroll down the only street lined with western red cedars? Curious how monkey puzzle trees made their way to the city? Using data visualization as a starting point, the author takes readers on a tour of existing street trees throughout Seattle's neighborhoods and iconic parks through charming line drawings and maps. In the process, she educates readers on the history of the trees and the city, and offers up drawings of trees, leaves, and leaflets to identify trees throughout 33 different neighborhoods. The oldest, widest, tallest, and most notable of each species are highlighted, so urban adventurers can fully appreciate their surroundings or design their own walking routes to experience these natural wonders in their favorite areas of the city. The book is organized alphabetically by neighbourhood and each area- Showcases a species of tree Includes a history of the tree and/or neighbourhood Offers maps and callouts for spotting the best street specimens. In an increasingly digital world, the book invites readers to slow down and embrace an analogue approach to tree-spotting during their urban meanderings. With its useful but whimsical package, Street Trees of Seattle offers a handy way to explore our urban natural treasures.

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Author:   Taha Ebrahimi
Publisher:   Sasquatch Books
Imprint:   Sasquatch Books
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781632174581

ISBN 10:   1632174588
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   16 April 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Introduction Methodology Instructions   The Trees and their Neighborhoods 1.         Ballard | CHERRY, ETC.. (Prunus) | “the tree of hope” 2.         Beacon Hill | HOLLY (Ilex) | “the tree of domestic happiness” 3.         Bryant | MONKEY PUZZLE TREE (Araucaria)                          4.         Capitol Hill NE | REDWOODS (Sequoia)                                        5.         Capitol Hill SE | MAPLE (Acer) | “the tree of reserve” 6.         Central District | ASH (Fraxinus) | “the tree of grandeur” 7.         Columbia City | WALNUT (Juglans) | “the tree of intellect” 8.         Delridge | MADRONE (Arbutus) | “the tree of true love” 9.         Downtown | PLANE (Platanus) | “the tree of genius” 10.       Eastlake | WILLOW (Salix) | “the tree of recovery” 11.       Fremont | PINE (Pinus) | “the tree of courage” 12.       Georgetown | LOCUST (Robinia) | “the tree of friendship” 13.       Green Lake | GINKGO (Gingko) | “the tree of survival” 14.       Greenwood | DOGWOOD (Cornus) | “the tree of durability” 15.       Leschi | APPLE (Malus) | “the tree of transformation” 16.       Loyal Heights | EUCALYPTUS (Eucalyptus) | “the tree of protection” 17.       Madison Park | HAWTHORN (Crataegus) | “the tree of contradictions” 18.       Madison Valley | FALSE CYPRESS (Chamaecyparis)  19.       Madrona | ARBORVITAE (Thuja) | “the tree of life” 20.       Magnolia | MAGNOLIA (Magnolia) | “the tree of magnificence” 21.       Maple Leaf | POPLAR (Populus) | “the tree of eloquence” 22.       Mount Baker | LINDEN (Tilia) | “the tree of love” 23.       Phinney Ridge | CEDAR (Cedrus) | “the tree of strength” 24.       Queen Anne NW | BIRCH (Betula) | “the tree of grace” 25.       Queen Anne SW | BEECH (Fagus) | “the tree of prosperity”  26.       Ravenna | HEMLOCK (Tsuga) 27.       Roanoke | ELM (Ulmus) | “the tree of dignity” 28.       South Park | CATALPA (Catalpa)  29.       University District | HORSE CHESTNUT (Aesculus) | “the tree of good luck” 30.       Wallingford | FIR & DOUG FIR (Abies & Pseudotsuga) | “the tree of resilience” 31.       Wedgwood N. | SPRUCE (Picea) | “the tree of farewell”  32.       Wedgwood S. | OAK (Quercus) | “the tree of bravery” 33.       West Seattle | YEW (Taxus) | “the tree of immortality”   Parks 1.         Volunteer Park & Lake View Cemetery 2.         Seward Park   Afterword Acknowledgements Index

Reviews

""" . . . a charming book full of hand-drawn maps, detailed sketches of leaf and petal shapes and bark patterns, and tons of very nerdy, very fascinating history about how certain species of trees got to Seattle in the first place."" —The Stranger ""With Ebrahimi’s book, you’ll encounter settlement patterns of Seattle neighborhoods, trends in landscaping from eras past, and the innumerable ways individuals have personalized their homes and gardens over the years . . . the book could be read from cover to cover, or it could be used to take a particular walking tour of a particular area, or it could just be dipped into to read about one particular tree. —MyNorthwest History"

Author Information

"TAHA EBRAHIMI is director of Tableau Public, a free platform to explore, create and publicly share online data visualizations about publicly available data. She is also a ""celebrity"" judge of Iron Viz, the world's largest virtual data visualization competition. She is passionate about the storytelling power of data visualization to democratize the understanding of complex data insights. Taha is also the co-chair of the Cal Anderson Park Alliance and a contributor to Crosscut where she writes about things like local mapmaking. She began her career as a journalist at The Seattle Times, has taught writing at the University of Pittsburgh, and has been a recipient of fellowships granted by The Thomas J. Watson Foundation (IBM) and the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation."

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