Fort Lawton - Wikipedia
Fort Lawton was a United States Army post located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington overlooking Puget Sound. In 1973 a large majority of the property, 534 acres of Fort Lawton, was given to the city of Seattle and dedicated as Discovery Park.
Fort Lawton (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Jun 5, 2024 · Anchoring Olmsted Brothers’ 1903 plan for Seattle Parks is Fort Lawton, with twenty miles of trails and drives providing access to the area’s water views, beaches, and forests. In 1910, John Charles Olmsted of Olmsted Brothers began preparing a plan for Fort Lawton.
Fort Lawton to Discovery Park - HistoryLink.org
Sep 23, 2008 · Fort Lawton. On February 9, 1900, War Department General Orders Number 20 named the post in honor of Major General Henry Ware Lawton. Lawton had served in the Union Army during the Civil War and then in the Indian Wars. In 1886 he led a force into Mexico to capture the Apache Chief, Geronimo (1829-1909).
Most People In Washington Don’t Know About Our Old World …
Apr 19, 2020 · Most people go to take in the stunning views and see the West Point Lighthouse, but some know of its history as a military fort. However, most Washingtonians don't know that Fort Lawton once housed German prisoners during World War II.
Fort Lawton – Seattle, Washington - Atlas Obscura
Mar 26, 2018 · Discover Fort Lawton in Seattle, Washington: This Puget Sound military post has a long, turbulent history as a gateway to the Pacific.
History of Fort Lawton | Article | The United States Army
Mar 30, 2012 · Fort Lawton is a United States Army fort located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington that was established in 1900. Fort Lawton was named after Maj. Gen. Henry Ware Lawton...
Fort Lawton - FortWiki Historic U.S. and Canadian Forts
Fort Lawton (1900-1970) - Initially established on 9 Feb 1900 to protect Puget Sound from naval attack. The fort was named in G.O. 20, 19 Feb 1900, after Major General Henry Ware Lawton (1843-1899), U.S. Volunteers (Colonel and inspector general, U.S. Army), who was killed in action at San Mateo, Philippines Islands on 19 Dec 1899.
Timeline: The creation of Fort Lawton, and the struggle to recover …
Oct 16, 2022 · The Fort Lawton protests didn’t come out of nowhere. A complex set of circumstances dating back over a century prefigured what would erupt in March 1970.
Discovery Park - Parks | seattle.gov
Discovery Park is a 534 acre natural area park operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. It is the largest city park in Seattle, and occupies most of the former Fort Lawton site. The site is one of breathtaking majesty.
Fort Lawton Redevelopment: Your Chance to Shape the Future
Oct 3, 2024 · The City of Seattle is embarking on an exciting journey to revitalize the historic Fort Lawton site in the Magnolia neighborhood. The 2024 redevelopment plan aims to transform 34 acres of the former Army Reserve Center into a vibrant community hub featuring supportive housing, affordable homes, and expanded park facilities.