Aurora Avenue North: vile but vital, yes? Whether you love it or hate it, Aurora still supasses, in my opinion, that lousy stretch of I-5 from downtown to Mountlake Terrace, in terms of efficiency.
If you’re a history buff and you’d like to learn a little about Aurora’s humble beginnings this Saturday, take a look at the following walking tour, offered through the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI).
A little north, but…Aurora!
Aurora: Life on Seattle’s Mother Road
Thousands of drivers use Aurora Avenue every day: it’s a vital traffic corridor. Yet few understand how a city street can be as controversial as this one. Aurora plays host to a broad and colorful spectrum of Seattle characters. It’s been called “visual garbage.” But it is also an essential place to people who live in and love, Seattle. Historian Roger van Oosten will give an informative, witty, and fun tour of the heart of Aurora, offering insight into why this historic Mother Road is vital to Seattle’s past, present and future.
Date & Time:
Saturday, August 3, 10 AM – 12 PM and Wednesday, August 21, 6 – 8 PM
Meet at: Corner of Stone Ave. N. and N. 90th St.Cost: MOHAI Members $15; General $20
Note: This will be a two and a half mile walk on a busy, urban thoroughfare. Please bring comfortable shoes and be prepared
for busy traffic.– See more at: http://www.mohai.org/programs-hidden/tours/neighborhood-histoyr-tours#sthash.rQc14X4S.dpuf
I took this exact tour a couple of years ago and it was great. Highly recommended.