56) It’s a quick jaunt back over to Magnolia to capture this fine box sitting on 34th Ave W at W Emerson Street. You’ll note that it is remarkably free of graffiti, which reflects what a fine, upstanding neighborhood the citizens of Magnolia maintain. But closer inspection does reveal an unauthorized sticker on the right side… they better tend to that.
South Park, S Cloverdale St near 5th Ave S
55) Hey, let’s pay another early-morning visit to South Park and see if we can catch this mailbox while it’s still snoozing! You’ll have to put in a little bit of extra effort to find this box tucked away in a business park off of S Cloverdale Street near 5th Ave S, but I think you’ll agree that it’s worth it. Not only will you get a bonus FedEx box, but just look at those dozens of individual little mailboxes on the wall!
Downtown, 1st Ave at Lenora St
54) Today we pop back downtown to visit this regal box on 1st Ave at Lenora. You’ll note that I’m doing my best to conceal the green relay box that’s doing its best to photobomb the shot. Yeah, I know the relay boxes serve legitimate purposes, but sometimes they can be real jerks.
U-District, 20th Ave NE at NE 52 St
53) It’s such a beautiful spring day in Seattle, so I put on my best Ramones costume, hopped on my bike, and visited the northern region of the U-District. You’ll notice there are no university students present in this photo… that’s because they’re all inside doing their homework. But maybe you’ll spot a few of them if you visit this box on 20th Ave NE at NE 52 Street.
Green Lake, 1st Ave NE at NE 77th St
52) Running Series (9/9): This special edition running series concludes with a joyful visit to this box on 1st Ave NE at NE 77th Street. I hope you’ve enjoyed coming along on this run with me, and I strongly recommend this route if you have a lot of things to mail but don’t want to put them all in one box.
Green Lake, E Green Lake Way at Stroud Ave N
51) Running Series (8/9): We return to Green Lake proper with this box situated across the street at the intersection of E Green Lake Way at Stroud Ave N. There’s a chocolate shop right next to this box, and I thought about asking if they’d loan me a big tray of candies that I could roll around in for the shot. I figured it would be good exposure for them. I was talked out of even asking about it.
Green Lake, Linden Ave N at N 68th St
50): Running Series (7/9): Dropping down to the area just west of Green Lake, we find this box on Linden Ave N at N 68th Street. For reasons I don’t fully understand, I was motivated to hide behind this box until I was sure the coast was clear. Fear not, the coast cleared and the run resumed.
Phinney Ridge, Phinney Ave N at N 65th St
49) Running Series (6/9): Continuing along Phinney Ridge I eventually come to this workhorse of a box on Phinney Ave N at N 65th Street. Longtime Seattle residents will remember this as the site of the departed Mae’s CafĂ©, home of some amazing cinnamon rolls. And the Elvis booth. And the Moo Room.
Phinney Ridge, Phinney Ave N at N 63rd St
48) Running Series (5/9): This was a surprise box! Seriously, I had no idea it was there! I had my sights set on a very-visible box about two blocks ahead and practically ran right past this one on Phinney Ave N at N 63rd Street. I feel terrible for almost missing this guy. I hope other people don’t overlook him like I almost did.
Phinney Ridge, Phinney Ave N at N 60th St
47) Running Series (4/9): I’m no fool. When I see a perfectly good bench you can be damned sure I’m going to take advantage of it. Running along Phinney Ridge can be quite tiring, so how about if I just sit down for a second… maybe close my eyes just a bit… If you pass by this box at N 60th Street, please be quiet.