DOCSLIB.ORG

Selfies in Seattle by AMANDA CASTLEMAN

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Selfies in Seattle by AMANDA CASTLEMAN Seattle LIFTOFF Stars in New Video Ballerinas pirouette across ferries, roller- girls slingshot around the Space Needle deck, and seaplanes soar across azure skies in Visit Seattle’s new video love letter to the city. The three- minute video features some of Seattle’s most iconic images and a musical soundtrack from local band Ivan & Alyosha. Want to check out the city before you check out the city? See the new video at visitseattle .org/video. To learn more Clockwise from top about some left: Mt. Rainier National of the experi- Selfies in Seattle BY AMANDA CASTLEMAN Park, the Gum Wall, and ences featured the Fremont Troll in the video, read about he Oxford Dictionar- Tours, recommends getting snap- houseboats, or Gas Works Park—a Teatro ZinZanni ies declared “selfie,” a happy in the Red Room of Seattle’s majestically rusted refinery located in “Dinner photo of oneself typi- Central Library, the steel-and-glass in Seattle’s Wallingford neighbor- and a Show” cally uploaded to social origami by Dutch architect Rem Kool- hood—setting the scene. Other great (page 20), media, as 2013’s word haas. Try playing with the mirrored waterline viewpoints include Golden Molly Moon’s in “What’s Hot is Tof the year. President Obama took polka-dot wall or posing on the scar- Gardens Park in Ballard and Alki Cold” (page 56), one at Nelson Mandela’s memorial let stairs with the camera above you. Beach Park in West Seattle, along and the Seattle service, and Ellen DeGeneres packed Divyak also likes reflections in the iri- with the Bainbridge Island ferry. Great Wheel in stars into an Oscar-night portrait, set- descent sides of the EMP pop-culture Always check your background: a good “Wander the ting a world record with 3.4 million museum and on metallic globes at one contains evocative details, but Waterfront” retweets. The trend is clearly here to Chihuly Garden and Glass. avoids trees, poles, and other items (page 64). CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: DEVIN MONAS, DEVIN MONAS, LEFT: TOP FROM CLOCKWISE ALEXA GAKEN, MILLER, ALI DANIELS DAN stay, so we’ve tracked down the best For more scenic shots, try Kerry “sprouting” from your head. vantages in and around Seattle for Park, which overlooks the city and Finally, try locations that show off making picture-perfect memories. Elliott Bay, along with snow-gilded Seattle’s signature funkiness, like the Some popular spots are at Seattle’s Mount Rainier on clear days. Shut- Fremont Troll sculpture, the statue Gum Wall, where a mosaic of candy terbugs also flock to theBlack Sun of Vladimir Lenin, and the Waiting creates a colorful backdrop; on the sculpture outside Seattle Asian Art for the Interurban sculpture, which Space Needle observation deck, for Museum. The hoop of Brazilian gran- locals love to dress up. a stunning city scene below; and in ite frames the Space Needle, Puget Wherever you shoot, Seattle drips Mt. Rainier National Park, where Sound, and the Olympic Mountains. with beauty. Just find some bright, the iconic peak plays a starring role in Hop in a kayak from Northwest natural light, stretch that camera out every shot. Outdoor Center for an action shot to arm’s length overhead, and smile as Terry Divyak, owner of Shutter on Lake Union with the skyline, wide as the sweep of Elliott Bay. Alki Beach Park 1702 Alki Ave SW • HBainbridge Island Ferry 801 Alaskan Way (Pier 52); wsdot.com/ferries • HChihuly Garden and Glass 305 Harrison St; chihulygardenandglass.com • HEMP Museum 325 Fifth Ave N; empmuseum.org • Fremont Troll Troll Ave N and N 36th St • Gas Works Park 2101 N Northlake Way • Golden Gardens Park 8498 Seaview Pl NW • Gum Wall 1428 Post Alley • Kerry Park 211 W High- land Dr • Mt. Rainier National Park nps.gov/mora • Northwest Outdoor Center 2100 Westlake Ave N, Ste 1; nwoc.com • HSeattle Asian Art H The Rat Museum 1400 E Prospect St; seattleartmuseum.org • Seattle Central Library 1000 Fourth Ave; spl.org/locations/central-library • Shutter Tours shuttertours.com • HSpace Needle 400 Broad St; spaceneedle.com • Statue of Vladimir Lenin 3526 Fremont Pl N • Waiting for the City Rollergirls Interurban N 34th St and Fremont Ave N HFor more on Visit Seattle partners, go to visitseattle.org/visitors/discover/sightseeing at the Space Needle visitseattle.org 13.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Parks and Recreation
    PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Overview of Facilities and Programs The Department of Parks and Recreation manages 400 parks and open areas in its approximately 6,200 acres of property throughout the City, works with the public to be good stewards of the park system, and provides safe and welcoming opportunities for the public to play, learn, contemplate, and build community. The park system comprises about 10% of the City’s land area; it includes 485 buildings, 224 parks, 185 athletic fields, 122 children's play areas, 24 community centers, 151 outdoor tennis courts, 22 miles of boulevards, an indoor tennis center, two outdoor and eight indoor swimming pools, four golf courses, studios, boat ramps, moorage, fishing piers, trails, camps, viewpoints and open spaces, a rock climbing site, a conservatory, a classical Japanese garden, and a waterfront aquarium. The development of this system is guided by the Seattle Parks & Recreation Plan 2000, the 38 neighborhood plans, the Joint Athletic Facilities Development Program with the Seattle School District, the 1999 Seattle Center and Community Centers Levy, the 2000 Parks Levy, and DPR’s annual update to the Major Maintenance Plan. 2000 Parks Levy In November 2000, Seattle voters approved a $198.2 million levy lid lift for Parks and Recreation. The levy closely follows the plan forged by the Pro Parks 2000 Citizens Planning Committee. The levy is designed to fund more than 100 projects to improve maintenance and enhance programming of existing parks, including the Woodland Park Zoo; acquire, develop and maintain new neighborhood parks, green spaces, playfields, trails and boulevards; and add out-of-school and senior activities.
    [Show full text]
  • National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form
    NPS Form 10-900-b OMB No. 1024-0018 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form This form is used for documenting property groups relating to one or several historic contexts. See instructions in National Register Bulletin How to Complete the Multiple Property Documentation Form (formerly 16B). Complete each item by entering the requested information. ___X___ New Submission ________ Amended Submission A. Name of Multiple Property Listing Seattle’s Olmsted Parks and Boulevards (1903–68) B. Associated Historic Contexts None C. Form Prepared by: name/title: Chrisanne Beckner, MS, and Natalie K. Perrin, MS organization: Historical Research Associates, Inc. (HRA) street & number: 1904 Third Ave., Suite 240 city/state/zip: Seattle, WA 98101 e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] telephone: (503) 247-1319 date: December 15, 2016 D. Certification As the designated authority under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, I hereby certify that this documentation form meets the National Register documentation standards and sets forth requirements for the listing of related properties consistent with the National Register criteria. This submission meets the procedural and professional requirements set forth in 36 CFR 60 and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. _______________________________ ______________________ _________________________ Signature of certifying official Title Date _____________________________________ State or Federal Agency or Tribal government I hereby certify that this multiple property documentation form has been approved by the National Register as a basis for evaluating related properties for listing in the National Register.
    [Show full text]
  • Seattle 5-Day Valued Tour (Airport Pick-Up in Seattle)
    Seattle 5-Day Valued Tour (Airport Pick-up in Seattle) Departure Day: DAILY DEPARTURE Tour code: APSR5 Price List: Buy 2 Get 1Free 1st & 2nd Person 3rd Person 4th Person Single $455 $0 $340 $630 Itinerary Highlights: 1. Enjoy casual time during the trip 2. Enjoy the most famous snow mountain views at altitudes of 2,000 meters 3. Special meal: German Pig trotter Visiting: Hurricane Ridge, Lake Crescent, Christine Falls, Narada Falls, and Paradise Road… Departure Day: (Airport Pick-up) Drop-off Service Information End Day Seattle (SEA) Flight Departure Friday,Saturday,Sunday, Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thurs Monday, day,Saturday,Sunday after 19:00 Wednesday,Thursday Tours depart on Friday SEA (Seattle) Flight Departure Friday Tuesday After 20:00 1. Free group pick-up: 9:00AM-10:00PM, you may need to wait other passengers at the airport. 2. Paid 24/7 pick-up: $120 per first two persons with $10 for each additional person. Itinerary Day 1: Home – Seattle (Optional Morning Tour / Night Tour) We will offer free airport pick-up service during 9:00AM-10:00PM. Please wait for our tour guide at number 1 Baggage Claim area, and then guests will be taken to the hotel to catch a rest. Guests are able to arrange the rest of day by their own, or join our optional Morning Tour or Night Tour. (*To arrange the tour, it requires at least 4 guests enrolled.) (Morning tour: Flight arrivals before 12:00PM) Microsoft Corporate Headquarters – University of Washington Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
    [Show full text]
  • Local Places to Visit Around Seattle
    Eastside Literacy Talk Time Spring 2006 Talk Time Topic: Local Places to Visit around Seattle Let’s get started… Take a few minutes to think of a local place that you visited. • Where did you go, and what did you do? • Who went with you? (friends, family, etc.) • How much did it cost? • Would you recommend this place to others? Why or why not? Background: Many people go to coffee shops (Starbucks is a favorite destination) or shopping when they have cabin fever. At other times, they want a longer trip or a change of scenery so they take a day trip. Families, couples, and people of all ages enjoy seeing or doing something new. The Seattle area offers many different types of things to do and see close to home. It is possible to take a ferry, drive to the mountains, and visit the Pike Place Market all in the same day! Spend 5 minutes asking each other the following questions. Interview 2-3 people about any local trips that they have taken. Work with your Talk Time leader to complete the grid below. Share your results with the group. Name Where did you go? What did you see? Would you go again? Discussion Questions: What places would you like to visit? How can you find out more about the cost, the transportation and any other questions you might have? What activities do you enjoy doing? Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities? What did you do in your country? Did you take local trips? Where did you go? Did you take trips in Winter? Spring? Summer? Fall? Why? Some outings are “kid friendly” and others are not.
    [Show full text]
  • For Sale: $1535000
    FOR SALE: $1,535,000 ALKI AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 2309 53RD AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116 // ALKI BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD DOWNTOWN SEATTLE BALLARD MAGNOLIA QUEEN ANNE SUBJECT PROPERTY Scott Clements David Butler 1218 Third Avenue www.orioncp.com P// 206.445.7664 P// 206.445.7665 Suite 2200 P// 206.734.4100 [email protected] [email protected] Seattle, WA 98101 Established in 2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS // INVESTMENT SUMMARY PAGE// 3 // SITE OVERVIEW PAGE// 4 // PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW PAGE// 13 // MARKET OVERVIEW PAGE// 16 // DEMOGRAPHICS PAGE// 17 2 // 2309 53RD AVE SW THE OFFERING Orion Commercial Partners is excited to offer for sale the Bungalow’s located at 2309 53rd Ave SW, Seattle WA. This rare redevelopment opportunity is located right on Alki Ave SW and has a preliminary site plan for 5 new townhomes ranging from 1,550 Square feet to 1,700 square feet. This site has unobstructed views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, Elliott Bay, Seattle and most importantly is right across the street from Alki Beach. Zoned LR2 (M), this 6,817 Square Foot lot can also be purchased as part of a 6 property portfolio of neighboring properties (details in Portfolio section). Priced at just over $225/square foot this opportunity will not last long! INVESTMENT 2309 53RD AVE SW, Address SEATTLE, WA 98116 SUMMARY Offering Price $1,535,000 Proposed # of 5 Townhome Units Price/Unit $307,000 SF Range of New 1,500 SF - 1,700 SF Townhome Units Price/SF Building $381.00 Total Land Area 6,817 SF Price Per Square $225.17 Foot Land Zoning LR2 (M) Year Built 1951 Portfolio Price 21,081,000 3 // 2309 53RD AVE SW SITE 53RD AVE SW OVERVIEW 2309 53RD AVE SW ALKI AVE SW // 10,170 VPD LR2 (M) ZONING Areas characterized by multifamily housing types in existing small-scale multifamily housing types, which are similar in character to single family zones.
    [Show full text]
  • APPENDIX G Parks and Recreation Facilities in the Plan Area
    APPENDIX G Parks and Recreation Facilities in the Plan Area June 2014 Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement This appendix lists and illustrates the parks and recreation facilities in the Plan area based on available geographic information systems (GIS) data. GIS data sources were as follows: • Snohomish County • King County • Pierce County • City of Everett • City of Mountlake Terrace • City of Lake Forest Park This information was not verified in the field and parks and recreation facility representatives were not contacted to determine ownership or the recreational uses associated with these resources. Over 1,300 parks and recreation facilities were listed in the available GIS database including a wide variety of open space areas, sports fields, trails, and water- oriented facilities. The park or recreation facility ID numbers in Table G-1 correspond to those ID numbers in Figure G-1 and Figure G-2. Table G-1. Parks and recreation facilities in the Plan area, by county Facility ID Facility ID number Facility name number Facility name Snohomish County 104 Unnamed park or recreation facility 3 Unnamed park or recreation facility 105 Unnamed park or recreation facility 5 Unnamed park or recreation facility 106 Unnamed park or recreation facility 6 Unnamed park or recreation facility 107 Unnamed park or recreation facility 7 Unnamed park or recreation facility 108 Unnamed park or recreation facility 9 Unnamed park or recreation facility 109 Unnamed park or recreation facility 19 Unnamed park or recreation facility 110 Unnamed
    [Show full text]
  • Parks and Open Space
    Parks and Open Space Introduction Parks and open space help make Seattle a great place to live, play, and raise families. These places contribute not only to the city’s environmental health but also to the physical and mental health of its residents. Access to open space can benefit individuals by giving them places to exercise their bodies and refresh their minds. Open spaces also provide valuable wildlife and vegetation habitat that might otherwise be scarce in the city. The City-owned park and recreation system comprises about 11 percent of the total city land area. It includes gardens, community centers, boating facilities, and environmental education centers. From the magnificent views off the bluffs of Discovery Park to the tree- lined boulevard system and intimate pocket parks, these areas provide opportunities for residents and visitors to relax, enjoy competitive games, exercise, or meet with friends and neighbors. Citywide Planning Parks and Open Space Seattle 2035 133 Developed parks are not the only sources of open space that people enjoy in the city. There are also open spaces and recreation opportunities located in public rights-of-way, such as along Cheasty and Ravenna Boulevards or in Bell Street Park. Off-road bike trails, includ- ing the Burke-Gilman Trail and Alki Beach Park, offer other types of active recreation. An extensive system of P-Patches and community gardens throughout the city offer gardening spaces for residents to grow their own fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Seattle Center, which itself is not part of the City parks system, is nevertheless a unique urban amenity that offers both open space and a wide variety of cultural activities.
    [Show full text]
  • Comprehensive List of Seattle Parks Bonus Feature for Discovering Seattle Parks: a Local’S Guide by Linnea Westerlind
    COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF SEATTLE PARKS BONUS FEATURE FOR DISCOVERING SEATTLE PARKS: A LOCAL’S GUIDE BY LINNEA WESTERLIND Over the course of writing Discovering Seattle Parks, I visited every park in Seattle. While my guidebook describes the best 100 or so parks in the city (in bold below), this bonus feature lists all the parks in the city that are publicly owned, accessible, and worth a visit. Each park listing includes its address and top features. I skipped parks that are inaccessible (some of the city’s greenspaces have no paths or access points) and ones that are simply not worth a visit (just a square of grass in a median). This compilation also includes the best of the 149 waterfront street ends managed by the Seattle Department of Transportation that have been developed into mini parks. I did not include the more than 80 community P-Patches that are managed by the Department of Neighbor- hoods, although many are worth a visit to check out interesting garden art and peek at (but don’t touch) the garden beds bursting with veggies, herbs, and flowers. For more details, links to maps, and photos of all these parks, visit www.yearofseattleparks.com. Have fun exploring! DOWNTOWN SEATTLE & THE Kobe Terrace. 650 S. Main St. Paths, Seattle Center. 305 Harrison St. INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT city views, benches. Lawns, water feature, cultural institutions. Bell Street Park. Bell St. and 1st Ave. Lake Union Park. 860 Terry Ave. N. to Bell St. and 5th Ave. Pedestrian Waterfront, spray park, water views, Tilikum Place. 2701 5th Ave.
    [Show full text]
  • Housing Choice Voucher Program
    Housing Choice Voucher Program Seattle Neighborhood Guide 190 Queen Anne Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 206.239.1728 1.800.833.6388 (TDD) www.seattlehousing.org Table of Contents Introduction Introduction ..……………………………………………………. 1 Seattle is made up of many neighborhoods that offer a variety Icon Key & Walk, Bike and Transit Score Key .……. 1 of features and characteristics. The Housing Choice Voucher Crime Rating ……………………………………………………… 1 Program’s goal is to offer you and your family the choice to Seattle Map ………………………………………………………. 2 move into a neighborhood that will provide opportunities for Broadview/Bitter Lake/Northgate/Lake City …….. 3 stability and self-sufficiency. This voucher can open the door Ballard/Greenwood ………………………………………….. 5 for you to move into a neighborhood that you may not have Fremont/Wallingford/Green Lake …………………….. 6 been able to afford before. Ravenna/University District ………………………………. 7 Magnolia/Interbay/Queen Anne ………………………. 9 The Seattle Neighborhood Guide provides information and South Lake Union/Eastlake/Montlake …………….… 10 guidance to families that are interested in moving to a Capitol Hill/First Hill ………………………………………….. 11 neighborhood that may offer a broader selection of schools Central District/Yesler Terrace/Int’l District ………. 12 and more opportunities for employment. Within the Madison Valley/Madrona/Leschi ……………………... 13 Neighborhood Guide, you will find information about schools, Belltown/Downtown/Pioneer Square ………………. 14 parks, libraries, transportation and community services. Mount Baker/Columbia City/Seward Park ………… 15 While the guide provides great information, it is not Industrial District/Georgetown/Beacon Hill ……… 16 exhaustive. Learn more about your potential neighborhood Rainier Beach/Rainier Valley …………………………….. 17 by visiting the area and researching online. Delridge/South Park/West Seattle .…………………… 19 Community Resources ……………….…………………….
    [Show full text]
  • Seattle Boat Launches Map Based on Seattle Boat Launches
    Seattle Boat Launches Map Based on Seattle Boat Launches Feature Common Name Website Boat Launches 32nd Ave. West Boat Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=317 Boat Launches Green Lake Park East Boat Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=9996 Boat Launches Green Lake Park West Boat Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=9995 Boat Launches Cormorant Cove Park Boat Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=295 Boat Launches Day Street Boat Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=4082 Boat Launches Alki Beach Park - West Boat Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=445 Boat Launches South Lake Union Park Boat Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=344 Boat Launches Stan Sayers Memorial Park Boat Ramp http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=425 Boat Launches Richey View Point Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta il.asp?ID=80 Page 1 of 10 09/23/2021 Seattle Boat Launches Map Based on Seattle Boat Launches Location Zip Codes 3701 Beach Dr 18795 Seattle, WA (47.570967, -122.41126) 1400 Lakeside Ave 17919 Seattle, WA (47.590064, -122.285738) 1702 Alki Ave 18795 Seattle, WA (47.578243, -122.414817) 1000 Valley St 18390 Seattle, WA (47.627015, -122.338848) 3800 Lake Washington Blvd 17919 Seattle, WA (47.571222, -122.277162) 63rd Ave 18795 Seattle, WA (47.57242, -122.413877) Page 2 of 10 09/23/2021 Seattle Boat Launches Map Based on Seattle Boat Launches Boat Launches Ferdinand Street Boat Launch http://www.seattle.gov/parks/park_deta
    [Show full text]
  • Queen Anne Historic Context Statement
    QUEEN ANNE HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT Prepared by Florence K. Lentz and Mimi Sheridan For the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Historic Preservation Program and the Queen Anne Historical Society October 2005 The community of Queen Anne is one of Seattle’s oldest residential neighborhoods. Pioneer settler Thomas Mercer first called the forested, water-lapped district Eden Hill. By the mid-1880s, the growing suburb had acquired the name Queen Anne Town in reference to its showy domestic architecture. The character of this thoroughly urban neighborhood today is the result of several key influences, both physical and human. Natural features have both encouraged and restrained the development of Queen Anne over time. Waterways at the base of the hill virtually assured adjacent industrial growth from an early date. At the same time, steep topography limited the spread of large-scale commercial and industrial land uses on the hill itself. Instead, the hill became attractive as an early residential suburb because of its spectacular territorial and water views and its relative accessibility to the city. Queen Anne Hill was linked to Seattle by public transit in the late 1880s. Thereafter, streetcar lines fostered rapid platting, intensive residential construction, and the eventual emergence of multifamily housing – all within a brief forty-year period of time. The close-in location and unsurpassed views continue to stabilize the high value of real estate on the hill. Queen Anne’s character has been shaped as much by its human resources as by its physical features. The fact that progressive, well-educated families made the hill their home from the outset has left a lasting legacy.
    [Show full text]
  • Uniting Communities
    Spring 2005 Volume 9 No.1 UNITING COMMUNITIES As a project manager for the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Services, Virginia Hassinger (BASc ’79) has fused her love for the outdoors with her background in cartography and is uniting Seattle’s communities, restoring its green spaces and preserving the environment. Publications Mail Agreement No. 40011662 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses To Office of University Advancement University of Lethbridge 4401 University Drive W Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS FEATURES 2 Campus Updates 10 3 Through the Aperture 8 The Alumnac 16 Alumni News A Lasting Impression 18 Alma Matters Jeff Carlson (BFA ’92), Arlene Bedster (BFA ’94), Erica Hunt (BFA ’00) and Kelly Roberts (BFA ’91) are among a talented collection of U of L alumni who have made their way to the New West stage and have left a lasting impression. Editor Tanya Jacobson-Gundlock Associate Editor/Project Manager 14 Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak Design Sarah Novak Design Contributors Shelagh McMullan Jaime Morasch Alesha Farfus-Shukaliak Uniting Communities Kara Graham Bob Cooney After studying cartography at the U of L in the Mike Perry 1970s, Virginia Hassinger (BASc ’79) moved to Seattle, WA, where she began working for the City Katherine Wasiak of Seattle. Over the years, she has mapped her way Photography through various positions and expanded her knowl- Bernie Wirzba, unless otherwise credited edge of drafting, engineering and construction. Alumni Office Liaison Jaime Morasch Printing Calgary Colorpress 17 The U of L Journal is published by the Office of University Advancement at the University of Lethbridge. The opinions expressed or implied in the publication do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors.
    [Show full text]