This Spring five Orca K-8 middle school students worked with local historian Mikala Woodward to gather evidence about the seven homes that were torn down in 1988, when the old Whitworth School building was replaced and the site expanded. The students examined historic photographs, documents, newspapers, and other primary sources. They used their imaginations to weave this evidence into stories. Now they would like to share them with you.
The Whitworth Playfield at Orca K-8 is located at the intersection of 45th Avenue South and South Dawson Street, in South Seattle.
To the staff and families at Orca K-8; to the nieghbors who contributed memories, expertise, and other assistance; to the archivists and librarians who helped us track down historical documents; and to the Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs for supporting this project.
I'll be there!
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