Viretta Park / Kurt Cobain Memorial Bench
Lake Washington Boulevard
Seattle, Washington
Wikipedia: Viretta Park
Wikipedia: Viretta Park
It was named by Charles L. Denny after his wife, Viretta Jackson Denny. It is located to the south of the former home of Kurt Cobain, where he died. Nirvana fans gather at the park on the anniversary of Cobain's death (April 5), and to a lesser extent on his birthday (Feb 20), to pay tribute to the musician.
The park's wooden benches, serving as the de facto memorial to Kurt Cobain, are covered with graffiti messages to the rock icon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viretta_Park
"The E. F. Blaines built a home on the north side of Viretta Park and in 1914 Mr. Blaine found himself forced to admit 'that Mr. Denny and myself were not wise enough (in 1901) to foresee the automobile age, which is now upon us' by requesting a permit to build a driveway to their home which would partly occupy park property. Of course, it was granted - but 'no alterations to existing paths other than is necessary.'"
"The E. F. Blaines built a home on the north side of Viretta Park and in 1914 Mr. Blaine found himself forced to admit 'that Mr. Denny and myself were not wise enough (in 1901) to foresee the automobile age, which is now upon us' by requesting a permit to build a driveway to their home which would partly occupy park property. Of course, it was granted - but 'no alterations to existing paths other than is necessary.'"
http://www.seattle.gov/parks/history/VirettaPk.pdf
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