Madison Park's unoffical mayor, Lola McKee, strikes a mock pose in the hardware store she has run in the neighborhood for 41 years.

Donna Taylor and Neil Young pause during a stroll through the neighborhood's commercial area.

Madison Park has many stately homes, including the residence for the president of the University of Washington.

Madison Park's exclusive nature is reflected in the membership fee at the Seattle Tennis Club. The club, which dates to about 1890, costs $18,000 to join, and there is an eight-year waiting list.

Everett Mason concentrates on his computer screen during a keyboarding class at the Bush School, a private school founded in 1924.

Madeline Bell, 5, hangs out in Madison Park. The park has "the best swings in Seattle," says one parent visiting with her child.

Traffic congestion is often a problem in the Washington Park Arboretum as cars get backed up near Madison Street.

Neal Myerson's puppy Einstein plays king of the hill on an animal sculpture in the park. Neal Myerson's puppy Einstein plays king of the hill on an animal sculpture in the park.

John Gallen arranges flowers for sale at the Red Apple Market. Gallen has worked at the market for 29 years.

Babysitter Jennifer Culter entertains her charge on the swings in Madison Park.

Owning a bakery is hard work but when a customer compliments their baked goods it's like icing on the cake for Karen and Terry Hofman.

Marni Gittinger reads during story time for kids at Madison Park Books.