Victory Heights, Seattle facts for kids

A view of Victory Heights, near the play area

The Victory Heights play area, a fun spot in the neighborhood

Another look at Victory Heights, north of the play area

Victory Heights is a friendly neighborhood located in the Lake City part of Seattle, a big city in Washington State. A neighborhood is like a smaller community within a larger city, where people live close to each other.

What's in a Name? The Story of Victory Heights

Victory Heights got its name from a road called the Victory Highway. This road used to be the eastern edge of the neighborhood. It's interesting how the road's name changed over time!

How Did Victory Highway Get Its Name?

The road that became Victory Highway had a few different names before.

• Gerhart Erickson Road: First, it was named after a person called Gerhart Erickson. He was important because he helped create a law in 1903. This law was about making better roads, which was a big deal back then!
• Bothell Road: Later, the road's name changed to Bothell Road.
• Victory Highway: In 1924, it was renamed Victory Highway. This name likely celebrated a victory, perhaps related to World War I.
• Back to Bothell Road: After some time, it went back to being called Bothell Road.
• Lake City Way NE: Today, this busy road is known as Lake City Way NE.

When Did Victory Heights Join Seattle?

Victory Heights officially became part of the city of Seattle in 1954. When a neighborhood is "annexed," it means it's added to a larger city. This usually means the people living there get city services like police, fire, and water from Seattle.