If you had an engraved brick at old Alki Elementary, it may have been salvaged – here’s how to get it

Before the new Alki Elementary School opens, there’s one loose end to tie up from the old school – project manager Brian Fabella says that many of the engraved bricks from the old school were salvaged and can be picked up at specific times this week and next:

Beginning this Wednesday, community members may pick up engraved brick pavers that were salvaged during the demolition of the former Alki Elementary School. Several alumni have contacted Principal Mason and me asking about the pavers. While some pavers could not be salvaged, those that were saved have been cleaned by the contractor and are available for pickup. They are located along the construction fence near the sidewalk at 59th Avenue SW and Stevens Street, near the new playground installation.

Pickup hours are:

-This week: Wednesday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
-Next week: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Outside of these hours, the pavers will be secured behind locked construction fencing.

The school’s community ribboncutting celebration is a little over two weeks away, 10:30 am August 26. (Here’s our report with a look inside the new school two weeks ago.)

Bill#1 August 11, 2026 (8:00 pm)

Any idea as to when these bricks were engraved and installed? I knew people who went there in the 1940’s and 50’s?

Osprey August 12, 2026 (3:46 pm)

They were a fundraising project in the early 2000’s (?) so definitely not that old.

GHO August 12, 2026 (3:53 pm)

Curious as to why they couldn’t be re-installed somewhere onsite since they were sold in support of the school.

C August 12, 2026 (6:08 pm)

I think there are people, like myself, who would love a chance to bid on unclaimed bricks for a fundraiser. I could see them being a great conversation starter in a garden or home. What a wonderful bit of random West Seattle history to have. If they are not going to do something like this, is there a way for people to get an unclaimed brick? Moved here and landed on Alki for first apartment and now I am back on Alki 25 years later in a different apartment. I’d love a brick!