The old giving way to the new was in evidence as I walked in the University District, yesterday. Residential and commercial properties were intermixed with, fraternity houses, churches and services. Everywhere old buildings were giving way to newer, larger ones.

Starting near Cowen Park, I noted that in 1906, Charles Cowen gave these 12 acres to the City of Seattle. A quote on the pillars says: "Man shall not live by bread alone". The park is a lovely place. The Cowen Park Grocery is still across the street.

Over on University Way, I spotted a shop selling original Henry Art.

Across the street, the University Cooperative Preschool sported a colorful Henry mural.

Passing eclectic shops and fast food places with dirty looking windows, I came to the old University Heights School.

It's too bad that taggers don't respect murals.

At least lamppost art seems safe.

Ravenna Boulevard was lovely and the area close to the park along 16th and 17th Avenues had some lovely older homes. 

Closer to 47th Street, 17th Avenue was tree-lined and home to many fraternity/sorority and student-occupied houses. Some were quite nice looking but others looked as if they could use a good cleaning.

The new Safeway store (which replaces the old one on Brooklyn and the just-closed one in University Village) is on the first floor of an apartment building.

On the 5 mile walk, I passed bike lanes, construction, lots of churches (University Presbyterian, University Lutheran, Seattle Pursuit, and Third Church of Christ Scientist. I didn't pass Blessed Sacrament but its green spire was visible from many locations), one Anti Oppression Library and two Little Free Libraries. I could have learned a lot about baking, Tintin, or dealing with people I can't stand.