Lake View Cemetery Halloween Walk
Sunday, October 19th, 2025; 2:00-4:00pm
Back by popular demand! Join Vanishing Seattle founder Cynthia Brothers and author/illustrator of the bestselling book "Street Trees of Seattle" Taha Ebrahimi for a walking tour in Capitol Hill’s historic Lake View Cemetery. This is not your typical walking tour: we’ll share insights and spooky history about some of Seattle’s lesser-known and under-sung residents who are buried at Lake View. The tour will also highlight the fascinating trees located throughout the cemetery that are intertwined with the unique stories of Seattle - from gigantic beeches to a prehistoric monkey puzzle tree. Last year's tour sold out quickly - get your tix while they last!
"Street Trees of Seattle" book
The majestic trees of Seattle’s neighborhoods take center stage in this illustrated and informative walking guide.Want to discover which neighborhood 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 illustrations and maps. In the process, she educates readers on the history of the trees and the city, and offers up sketches of trees, leaves, and leaflets to identify trees throughout 33 different neighborhoods. The 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.
"My City's Filthy" Vanishing Seattle exhibit book
"My City's Filthy" is a group exhibit and activation at Bumbershoot 2025 featuring 120+ works by 60+ local visual artists in tribute to Seattle’s cultural landmarks, iconic storefronts, and street scenes — both vanished and still here. Vanishing Seattle and Tome Press have teamed up again to produce a new art book that captures the exhibit — including pieces from Rodney H King, KSRA, Keven Furiya, and many more. Plus additional contributions from Amanda Manitach, Jacob Berrier, and Seattle Punk House!
Toe Truck enamel pin
One of Seattle's weridest and most recognizable icons , the famous bubblegum pink Lincoln Toe Truck, builty by Ed Lincoln, Ed Ellison and Joan McGinnis out of an old VW bus, sat prominently the foot (haha) of the Mercer Street on/off ramps at Fairview Avenue N and Mercer St for 25 years. The Toe Truck was also popular in parades, and hired out for charity to parties, weddings - and once to even pick up a business exec at the airport. The sole source of advertising for Lincoln Towing, in 2005 the Toe Truck moved (via a parade of local tow trucks) to the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), where it currently resides..
Mama's Mexican Kitchen enamel pin
Opened in 1974 at 2nd Ave & Bell, Mama's Mexican Kitchen was one of Seattle's oldest and longest-running Mexican restaurants. The beloved Belltown landmark and gathering spot was known for huge burritos and multiple rooms covered in colorful paintings, kitsch, and family mementos. Especially loved was the iconic Elvis Room of copious Presley memorabilia. It was a favored hangout for artists, musicians, and locals up to its closure in 2016. Although a grassroots campaign successfully landmarked the building in 2017, it was demolished in early 2025. Mama's sign designed by owner Mike McAlpin and Ed Moya.
Zesto enamel pin
Opened in 1948, Zesto's Burger & Fish House on the corner of 15th & 65th was a Ballard institution and neighborhood landmark, with its '57 Chevy Bel Air mounted on the side and recognizable neon sign. Located across from Ballard High School and a popular student hangout, the old school diner known for its huge portions closed in 2012, and the building was later demolished.
The Dog House enamel pin
All Roads Lead to the Dog House! Seattle's most notorious 24/7 diner and dive, open from 1934-1994. Last located at 7th and Bell, it was described in the Seattle P-I as “an epoch of Seattle history, a virtually non-stop, open-24-hours run of food, booze, music and fellowship.”
Old Seattle pin set II
Four more iconic Old Seattle signs! Set II includes The Toe Truck, Mama's Mexican Kitchen, Bush Garden, and Zesto's. Just $50 - and FREE shipping (with Standard Ground) with purchase of $50 or more!! Your purchase supports the work of Vanishing Seattle.
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