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The diversity that put Capitol Hill on the map as one of

Published 7:00 am Monday, September 24, 2012

One girl was selling her boyfriend's LPs for him, including the classic Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers with a real pants zipper on the cover (right).
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One girl was selling her boyfriend's LPs for him, including the classic Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers with a real pants zipper on the cover (right).
One girl was selling her boyfriend's LPs for him, including the classic Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers with a real pants zipper on the cover (right).
Beautiful handmade feather pendants and brooches for sale outside The In art collective on 17th and Olive.
The In is an artist residence on 17th and Olive which hosts craft sales every few weeks, and many of the residents had fun items for sale! Two membersof the art collective pose with their racks of clothes for sale.
Some garage sales had less-than-desirable merchandise. Second-hand candy underwear? Just hope it isn't used!
Volunteer Park was hopping too, with some sort of mini brostep festival. This man did repeated backflips and handsprings.
Volunteer Park was hopping too, with some sort of mini brostep festival. There were hula hoopers and practicing fire dancers.
Anyone want a set of Star Trek plates? The label said it's actually not recommended to eat off of them due to chemicals. Bummer.
Another sale east of Volunteer Park was rife with Star Trek memorabilia!
A porch sale on 15th had to be entered through a side door and up a flight of stairs, but made for a great garage sale location.
The Community Lot at Federal and Republican.
The oddest and most hilarious skirt I've ever seen, with Chairman Mao's face repeated Andy Warhol style. I bought it for a friend who has a thing for him!
A man and his dog sell paintings and other knick knacks.
This duo had flannels and vintage sweaters and dresses.
A shirt showcasing the many moods of oyster eating.
...to old bears and creepy moustached Ken dolls!
Sellers had tons of weird items, from laughing mannequins...
Typewriter advocates gave out free poems upon request.
Sales from a main donation table went to helping fund a new park.
Along with whips, she also sold an array of leather!
A woman selling her whips and other naughty tidbits.
Star Trek paraphanelia was a repeating theme throughout the day.

The diversity that put Capitol Hill on the map as one of Seattle’s most vibrant neighborhoods was on display – and for sale – this weekend at the annual Capitol Hill garage sale day. What did you bring home?Photos by Victoria Holt.Published on June 13, 2011

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