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The stretch of street in front of the J.P. Patches statue will be renamed for the famous Northwest clown. (MyNorthwest.com/file)

Fremont street to be renamed for J.P. Patches

BY Tim Haeck  on October 9, 2012 @ 6:10 am (Updated: 7:14 am - 10/9/12 )

Legendary Northwest clown J.P. Patches will soon have a street named after him.

The Seattle City Council approved the action Monday in a resolution to honor the clown character, played by Chris Wedes from 1958 to 1981.

"He died recently, but we will always remember him. He will be close to our hearts," said Councilmember Jean Godden.

The honorary designation adds the street name J.P. Patches Place to a short stretch of north 34th St. near the statue.

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn proposed the honor after Wedes passed away in July.

Tim Haeck, KIRO Radio Reporter
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  • Splinge wrote...
    Great Idea...
    October 9, 2012 8:17 am
    If ever a street deserved to be named after a person, an iconic children's champion like J.P.Patches, would be a great name to bestow on it. Good Idea!
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