What they're saying about 'Magnolia: Memories and Milestones'

“Magnolia: Memories & Milestones answers the question those of us who do not live there have often asked: “Why go to Magnolia?”-I mean, beyond Discovery Park and the garage sales. This is an elegant book full of charm, desire, and “enormous quantities of blackberries.” Hal will’s chapter “Dumb Stunts and grade School Memories” is worth the price on the cover. I have one complaint. None of the book’s industrious authors has noted the obvious: Magnolia is shaped like a fluffed-up and satisfied jay bird with its beak at West Point, crown feathers in Lawton Wood, powerfully curved back along West Commodore Way and its feet sitting in Smith Cove.”

-Paul Dorpat, Seattle historian

“Writing articles about a community’s past is among the most challenging aspects of historical enterprise. This delightful collection of essays contains valuable new source material and demonstrates considerable originality, skill and creativity. It is a significant contribution toward building the historical record of Magnolia and the City of Seattle.”

-Charles Payton, King County Landmarks and Heritage board

“Magnolia: Memories & Milestones is a delightful study of one of Seattle’s best examples of an urban village. Photographs are the highlight as the drama of a community unfolds. Lovingly detailed with reminiscences and vignettes, this book will be a delight for historians, history buffs and people looking for magic and mystery from people who have been able to build and maintain a place called home.”

-Irene Haines, Head Librarian Magnolia Branch