Revisiting the Park: Only 60 to 70 years ago

Madison Park used to be filled with pre-war residents and survivors of the Great Depression. After World War II, many homes became vacant as the shipbuilding workforce moved away. College students, office workers and flight attendants soon moved in, attracted by the great location and cheap rent, blending into the community. At 21, we enjoyed this new environment, often meeting at the Red Onion and the Attic.