Planners Guide to Seattle

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PLANNERS GUIDE TO SEATTLE

Contents

Welcome to Seattle 4 West Seattle 38 Getting Around 6 Columbia City 42 Near the Conference 10 Ballard 48 Seattle Planning History 18 Green Lake 54 Neighborhood Tours Bainbridge Island 58 Lake Union 20 Other Neighborhoods 62 Pioneer Square 22 Beyond Seattle 64 Chinatown/ID 28 Thank You to Our Local 66 Host Sponsors Capitol Hill 34

Cover Photography Graphic Design Kevin Gifford Julie Jacobson Design

Opposite Page Photography End Page Photography Top Row: Ivan Miller Top Row: Howard Frisk Middle Row: Ivan Miller Second Row, Left: Gary Mabley Bottom Row, Left: Ferdouse Oneza Second Row, Right: Kevin Gifford Bottom Row, Right: Ivan Miller Third Row, Left: Gary Mabley Third Row, Right: Tim Thompson Bottom Row, Left: Tim Thompson Bottom Row, Right: Ferdouse Oneza Welcome to Seattle

Welcome! The Washington Chapter Local Host Committee is proud to host this year’s National Planning Conference, and we are delighted to welcome our colleagues to the Emerald City. Seattle is a wonderful city, full of history, beauty, and fun. We hope all of you will have an opportunity to explore some of its many charms. This guidebook is Ivan Miller, AICP designed to help you make the most of your Chapter President time in Seattle, whether you want to learn about Seattle’s history, explore our parks and museums, or just visit a neighborhood and sample some of Seattle’s ethnic and Northwest cuisine. Thank you for coming, and enjoy your stay.

Kevin Gifford, AICP

Marty Curry, AICP Deborah Paul Inghram, AICP Munkberg, AICP Conference Co-Chair 2015 Planners Guide Subcommittee Co-Chairs Conference Co-Chair

2015 Planners Guide Subcommittee Members Carmen Bendixen—WA Dept. of Natural Resources Izzy Cannell—BERK Consulting Marty Curry, AICP—University of Washington Kevin Gifford, AICP—BERK Consulting Aaron Raymond—BERK Consulting Michael Schuler, AICP—AECOM Kevin Gifford, AICP Marty Curry, AICP Jennifer Tippins—BERK Consulting Planners Guide Planners Guide Subcommittee Subcommittee Co-Chair Co-Chair

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Local Host Sponsor

Welcome to Seattle

The Bullitt Foundation believes that urban sustainability begins with innovation and partnership. With grant making focused in the Pacific Northwest, the Foundation’s programs include Ecosystem Services; Energy, Industry & Technology; Urban Ecology; Leadership and Civic Engagement, and www.bullitt.org www.bullittcenter.org Deep Green Buildings.

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Taxis and Car Services are also available at Seattle offers a wealth of travel the airport. Taxi rates are set by King County, options, and the number of providers so prices should not vary from company to company. Rides from the airport to downtown can sometimes be confusing for first- are charged at the meter rate, but rides from time visitors. Don’t worry—we’ve got downtown to the airport are a flat rate of $40. you covered! The airport’s website provides additional A great resource for conference information on town car services and car rentals. attendees is provided by the http://www.portseattle.org/Sea-Tac/Parking-and- Downtown Seattle Association. Visit Transportation/Ground-Transportation/Pages/ www.downtownseattle.com/maps for default.aspx useful maps of the downtown area, King County Metro transit systems, and bike routes. King County Metro is the primary transit operator in Seattle, providing local bus service From the Airport and a water taxi across Elliott Bay to West Seattle. By visiting their site online, you can use Sound Transit Link Light Rail provides the “Plan a Trip” function to find the best route convenient service from Sea-Tac International to get you where you need to go. Airport to downtown Seattle. The airport light rail http://metro.kingcounty.gov station can be reached by following the signs across the skybridge and through the terminal The schedules and maps page of the King parking garage. County Metro site provides a list of bus routes, a system map, and a useful set of maps on the Trains run every 7.5 minutes during peak hours “Getting Around Seattle” tab. Go directly to this and every 10–15 minutes during off-peak times. set of maps by following Trains operate from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., Monday http://metro.kingcounty.gov/maps/seattle through Saturday, and from 6 a.m. to midnight on Sundays. The downtown terminus of the A trip on a Metro bus will cost $2.50 during line is at Westlake Station (5th Avenue and off-peak times and $2.75 during peak hours. Pine Street), located about two blocks from the Peak hours are 6–9 a.m. and 3–6 p.m., Monday Convention Center, and the ride from the airport through Friday. The entire city of Seattle counts takes about 30 minutes. as one zone, but if you are traveling outside the city boundaries, be aware that fares may A detailed schedule and route map is available increase. Transfers are valid from one Metro bus on the web at http://www.soundtransit.org/ to another and can be collected from your driver Schedules/Central-Link-light-rail. when paying cash.

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Regional Bike Trails Sound Transit Two of the most popular One Bus Away regional bike trails run through This free smartphone app Sound Transit operates Seattle. If you have some free is a useful tool for getting regional bus routes and the time, be sure to check them around Seattle by bus. light rail. A “Rider Guide” out. The app allows you to find page is available on Sound the bus stop nearest to Burke-Gilman Trail: This Getting Around Transit’s website. The site your current location and paved multiuse trail runs for provides information on service view a list of all buses that 18 miles, from the Ballard changes, safety, and how to get stop at your location, as neighborhood to the city of to popular destinations. well as real-time arrival Bothell on the northeast side http://www.soundtransit.org/ information. Maps and of Lake Washington, where it Rider-Guide schedules for individual connects with the Sammamish bus routes are also River Trail. The Burke-Gilman Bicycle available. Available for iOS, also goes through the Fremont, Android, and Windows One of the best ways to Wallingford, and University Phone. experience Seattle is by bike. District neighborhoods, and OneBusAway.org Bicycle rentals are available at passes by Gas Works Park, the the following locations: University of Washington, and Magnuson Park (which was Pronto Cycle Share formerly a US Navy facility). Pronto Cycle Share opened in Seattle in the fall of 2014. Alki Trail: This five-mile The bike share program offers multiuse paved trail provides $8 24-hour passes and $16 scenic views of Elliott Bay and three-day passes. A pass access to Alki Beach and the can be picked up at Pronto West Seattle–Downtown Water kiosks using a credit or debit Taxi. The Alki Trail stretches card. Unlimited trips are from West Marginal Way South, allowed in this time, but each across the swing bridge on trip is limited to 30 minutes, Southwest Spokane Street, past otherwise a usage fee is the industrial Harbor Island, incurred. Helmets are available and on to the northern and for free with Pronto passes. eastern shores of West Seattle. Visit Pronto’s website to The City of Seattle maintains find station maps and bike online maps of all protected availability. bike lanes, multiuse trails, www.prontocycleshare.com neighborhood greenways, and other bike facilities. Check out Bike Rentals & Tours their website for a complete Seattle Bicycle Rentals & Tours list. www.seattlebicyclerentals.com http://www.seattle.gov/ Seattle Cycling Tours transportation/bikemaps.htm www.seattle-cycling-tours.com

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ORCA Card Taxis/Car Services Rail Feel free to pay for buses Taxi service is offered by a Sound Transit Light Rail with cash, but ORCA variety of providers. Depending Sound Transit’s Central Link cards (One Regional Card on the time of day, cabs may light rail provides travel to for All) are available at be hard to find on the street, so points between downtown self-service ticket vending reservations are recommended and the airport, including machines and provide if you are on a tight schedule. several of Seattle’s southern quick payment for buses, Ridesharing options are also neighborhoods. trains, and ferries. Just available. Two of the most load the card with money In downtown the light rail popular are Uber and Lyft. at a ticket machine, then can be boarded at the transit Reservations and payment are tap the card reader when tunnel stations marked on the handled through smartphone you board the bus. For downtown map on pages 12 apps available from each Link light rail, tap the and 13. provider’s website. card reader as you enter www.lyft.com and leave the station. Seattle Streetcar www.uber.com The South Lake Union Line Self-service machines are of the Seattle Streetcar runs available at Convention Ferries 1.3 miles from the rapidly Place, all Sounder rail developing South Lake Union stations, and all Link light Washington State Ferries neighborhood into Seattle’s rail stations, including If you are looking to travel a downtown core. The downtown the Westlake Transit little further and experience a terminus of the line (at 5th Tunnel Station at 4th ride across Puget Sound, try Avenue and Olive Way) is Avenue and Pine Street one of Washington’s iconic within walking distance of downtown. green and white ferries. Route the Convention Center and www.ORCACard.com and fare information is available provides links to the light rail online at and the monorail, as well as the www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries. rapid transit bus lines. Ferries departing downtown A great stop along the line is Seattle accept both drive-on the 12-acre Lake Union Park, and walk-on passengers. which gives you access to several attractions, including King County Water Taxi Lake Union, the Museum of King County operates walk-on History and Industry (MOHAI), water taxis from downtown Kenmore Air, and The Center Seattle to West Seattle and for Wooden Boats. Vashon Island. When the weather is pleasant, these The streetcar fare is $2.50 and boats offer spectacular views can be paid either at station and a great way to avoid traffic. ticket machines or with an www.kingcounty.gov/ ORCA card. For streetcar route transportation/kcdot/WaterTaxi. maps and more information, aspx visit www.seattlestreetcar.org.

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Local Host Sponsors

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Puget Sound Regional Council PSRC

Supporting sustainable mobility in Seattle.

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The Convention Center and “Rain City”

conference hotels are located right in While Seattle’s spring rainy season is winding the heart of downtown Seattle. Here down by April, weather in the area is notoriously unpredictable. The best strategy is to dress in are a few things to know about finding layers and always be prepared for a light rain. To what you need during your time away blend in with the locals, exchange your umbrella from the conference. for some outdoorsy rain gear. Seattle is a very walkable city, especially in the downtown area, but it does contain some fairly Downtown Seattle steep hills. We want everyone to be comfortable while exploring downtown or taking one of the The Washington State Convention self-guided neighborhood tours in this guide, Center is located on the northeast corner of so wearing comfortable (and waterproof) shoes Seattle’s central business district, providing with good tread is highly recommended. easy access to the restaurants and nightlife of Capitol Hill and Belltown as well as the tourist attractions at Pike Place Market. Immediately to Coffee the west and south of the Convention Center is Although the coffee scene in Seattle might downtown’s primary shopping district. appear to be dominated by a certain well- Downtown Ambassadors, dressed in blue- known chain, Seattleites love their independent and-yellow uniforms, are more than happy to coffeehouses as well. The following are a few provide directions or other assistance. They staff local favorites near downtown. information booths at the Convention Center Caffé Vita and other locations and patrol throughout the Capitol Hill: 1005 E Pike Street downtown. Vita roasts coffee (and holds free monthly coffee Visitors can help orient themselves by brewing classes) at this, its flagship cafe in the remembering that named downtown streets run Pike/Pine corridor. perpendicular to the waterfront and numbered avenues run parallel to it. Cherry Street Coffee House Downtown: 509 Olive Way Bicycle commuters and bike messengers are common downtown and can be both fast and Cherry Street is renowned for the friendliness quiet. Keep an eye out when crossing the street. of owner Ali Ghambari. His daughter Laila won first place in the 2014 US Barista Championship.

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Dilettante Mocha Cafe Seattle Art Museum Downtown: 1601 5th Avenue 1300 1st Avenue Need Help? Operated as a free service Associated with one of Seattle’s SAM’s collections include by Visit Seattle, the Seattle finest chocolatiers, this cafe everything from Roman Visitor Center is available may be one of the best places antiquities to contemporary to assist guests with to get a mocha. video art, and its exhibitions of almost anything, from Near the Conference Espresso Vivace Native American art are among local travel information to Capitol Hill: 532 Broadway the best. dinner reservations. Avenue E Seattle Aquarium The Seattle Visitor Center Vivace’s flagship cafe, 1483 Alaskan Way, Pier 59 desk is located in the main relocated due to light rail Getting close to a giant Pacific lobby of the Convention construction, still produces octopus and learning about the Center on Level 1, directly some of the tastiest and most Sound’s resident orcas are just across from Espresso Café beautiful lattes around. a few of the things to do here. Dior. Zeitgeist Coffee Bill Speidel’s Underground Open Monday–Friday, Pioneer Square: 171 S Jackson Tour 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Street 608 1st Avenue 206-461-5888 Zeitgeist is a great place to This is a very popular tour of begin or end a tour of Pioneer the subterranean passageways Square and provides a great created when streets in the chance to check out the work Pioneer Square neighborhood of local artists. were regraded after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. Downtown The conference Local Host Attractions Committee has organized two guided tours for conference When taking a break from attendees, followed by drinks the conference, check out and light hors d’oeuvres. some of the great attractions, Tours are on the evenings restaurants, and cultural of Saturday, April 18, and Seattle Art Museum’s Hammering amenities of downtown Seattle. Monday, April 20. Tickets Man Sculpture PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Thompson Pike Place Market are availabe through the 1st Avenue and Pike Street conference registration website. The Pike Place Market, saved from demolition in the early Klondike Gold Rush 1970s by civic activists, is National Historical Park home to a farmers market, 319 2nd Avenue S restaurants, shops, a crafts Located in the former Cadillac market, and much more. Hotel, this museum explains Seattle’s role as the “Gateway to the Gold Fields.” Pike Place Market PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Thompson

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Downtown Activities & Attractions

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Downtown Activities & Attractions

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Milepost 31 MOHAI will also host the 211 1st Avenue S conference Opening Reception Milepost 31 is an award- on Sunday, April 19. Tickets winning information center are available through the established by WSDOT to conference registration website. educate visitors about the https://conference.planning. SR 99 Tunnel Project. org/conference Seattle Center Farther Afield 325 5th Avenue N The site of the 1962 Century 21 Seattle also offers some Exposition, Seattle Center is the excellent attractions outside the home of the Space Needle and downtown area. Here are a few a variety of other attractions that can be reached quickly including the EMP Museum, from the Convention Center. For Chihuly Garden and Glass, additional adventures around Pacific Science Center, and Seattle, please take a look at Space Needle from Seattle Center the Seattle Opera. For the full the Neighborhood Tours section PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Gifford experience, travel to the Center of this guide. on the original monorail, which departs from Westlake Center. Museum of Flight 9404 E Marginal Way S Olympic Sculpture Park Broad Street and Western This museum houses one Avenue of the largest collections of aviation and space artifacts This nine-acre park holds some and vehicles in the United of the Seattle Art Museum’s States and presents flight- larger artworks and provides related exhibits and educational great views of Elliott Bay. The Chihuly Garden and Glass, programs. Seattle Center adjacent Myrtle Edwards Park, PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Gifford which continues along the bay Bullitt Center for over a mile, is a great place 1501 E Madison Street for an evening stroll or run. The Bullitt Center was built Museum of History and by Seattle’s Bullitt Foundation Industry (MOHAI) and is billed as “the greenest 860 Terry Avenue N commercial building in the MOHAI displays exhibits on world.” The University of the history of Seattle and its Washington’s Center for environs in the historic Naval Integrated Design, located Reserve Armory, located in within, hosts educational events Lake Union Park. While you’re and tours. there, don’t miss the adjacent Center for Wooden Boats.

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Asian Art Museum Food Trucks 1400 E Prospect Street Located in Volunteer Park in Seattle may not have New the original art deco Seattle York City’s storied street food Art Museum building, this culture, but local food trucks museum boasts an extensive have been attracting a lot of Asian art collection. Posing for attention in the last few years. a photo with Isamu Noguchi’s Since 2013, a handful of local Black Sun sculpture is de vendors have made it onto rigeur. national lists of top food trucks, and the one-day 2013 Seattle Restaurants Street Food Festival attracted over 26,000 attendees. Restaurants and bars are In addition to feeding hungry plentiful and diverse in Seattle. office workers, food trucks Urban Art at Westlake Park Recent reviews can be found have helped to activate public PHOTO CREDIT: Ivan Miller in free weekly newspapers spaces such as Westlake The Stranger and Seattle Park, as well as provided an Weekly (available on street avenue for small business corners everywhere) and development. in local magazines such as Edible Seattle, Seattle Met, and You can find some of the best Seattle magazine. Searchable street food that Seattle has to offer near the Convention online listings include: Center, at street food “pods” Visit Seattle: Restaurants that have been set up at Seattle Central Library PHOTO CREDIT: Howard Frisk Seattle Magazine: Restaurants Westlake Park and at 2nd Avenue and Pike Street, as well Seattle Met: Eat and Drink as in nearby neighborhoods. Seattle Times: Restaurants The following websites will help Seattle Weekly: Food you determine what is available and where it is located: The Stranger: Restaurants 2ndandpikeeats.com VegSeattle Downtown Seattle Association: Food Truck Pods The following websites can help you explore Seattle’s Roaming Hunger nightlife: SeattleFoodTruck.com Seattle Met: Bars and Nightlife Seattle Weekly: Happy Hours The Stranger: Bars and Clubs

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Pike Brewing Company Eating Downtown 1415 1st Ave $$ American, brewpub Alibi Room Near the 85 Pike St, Ste 410 Purple Cafe and Wine Bar $$ American, pizza 1225 4th Ave $$$ American Conference Barolo 1940 Westlake Ave RN74 Food and beverages will be $$ Italian 1433 4th Ave $$$ American, French available at the Convention Blueacre Seafood 1700 7th Ave Rock Bottom Brewery Center, but we hope you will $$$ Seafood 1333 5th Ave $$ American, pub get out and explore some Capitol Grille Serious Pie of the great restaurants in 1301 4th Ave $$$ American, steakhouse 316 Virginia St the surrounding area. This $$ Pizza V Cyberdogs list is only a fraction of what 909 Pike St Spur Gastropub $$ Hot dogs V 113 Blanchard St the city has to offer, so feel $$$ American Dahlia Lounge free to also use one of the 2001 4th Ave Sullivan’s $$$ American, seafood 621 Union St guides listed on the previous $$$ Steakhouse Etta’s page. For adventures away 2020 Western Ave Thai Ginger $$ Seafood 600 Pine St, Ste 406 from the downtown area, $$ Thai Farestart Restaurant each neighborhood tour 700 Virginia St The Berliner Döner Kebab $$ American V/VG 221 1st Ave S includes a short list of local $ Middle Eastern, Turkish Harbor Cafe eateries worthy of your 1411 4th Ave, #103 The Pink Door $ Thai, fusion 1919 Post Alley consideration. $$ Italian V Lowell’s Restaurant Umi Sake House Restaurant Key 1519 Pike Pl $$ American 2230 1st Ave V: vegetarian-friendly $$ Sushi, Japanese Morton’s VG: vegan-friendly 1511 6th Ave Westlake Park Food Trucks $$$$ Steakhouse Pike St and 4th Ave $ Various cuisines Typical entree prices: Matt’s in the Market 94 Pike St #32 Wild Ginger $: $10 or less $$ American 1401 3rd Ave $$ Thai, fusion V/VG $$: $11–$15 New Saigon 1529 6th Ave $$$: $15–$20 $ Vietnamese CApitol Hill $$$$: $20 and up Palace Kitchen Primo 2030 5th Ave 1106 8th Ave $$ American $$ Pizza, Italian Palomino Sitka & Spruce 1420 5th Ave, Ste 350 1531 Melrose Ave $$ American, Mediterranean $$$ Northwestern

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Tango Grand Central Bakery 1100 Pike St 214 1st Ave S Chinatown/ $$ Spanish, tapas $ Sandwiches, bakery; International breakfast/lunch only Terra Plata District Hole in the Wall Barbecue 1501 Melrose Ave Green Leaf Vietnamese $$ Spanish, seasonal 215 James St $ Barbecue Restaurant 418 8th Ave S Pioneer Square Il Terrazzo Carmine $$ Vietnamese V 411 1st Ave S $$$$ Italian Phnom Penh Noodle House Bakeman’s Restaurant 660 S King St 122 Cherry St Marcela’s Creole Cookery $ Cambodian $ Sandwiches, American 106 James St $$ Creole, Southern Samurai Noodle Cafe Paloma 606 5th Ave S 93 Yesler Way Merchant’s Cafe & Saloon $ Ramen $$ Mediterranean, Turkish 109 Yesler Way $$ American Shanghai Garden Delicatus 524 6th Ave S 103 1st Ave S Pyramid Alehouse Brewery and $$ Chinese $$ Deli, sandwiches Restaurant Tamarind Tree Elysian Fields 1201 1st Ave S $ Pub food 1036 S Jackson St 542 1st Ave S $$ Vietnamese V $$ American, brewpub Tat’s Delicatessen 159 Yesler Way Tsukushinbo $ Sandwiches 515 S Main St $$ Japanese

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PAGE 17 Seattle Planning History

Settlement & Early History plan for Seattle and spent the next 30 years implementing their designs, including plans for In 1851, settlers first landed on Alki Point in the University of Washington campus, Volunteer what is now West Seattle, eventually moving Park, Green Lake Park, Washington Park across Elliott Bay to where a protected harbor Arboretum, and Alki Beach, and dozens more. was available. Their new settlement was In 1909, Seattle hosted the Alaska-Yukon- eventually named Seattle in honor of local Pacific Exposition, celebrating the economic Duwamish leader Sealth, who had befriended and cultural links Seattle had forged with the the settlers. Early development was supported North Pacific Rim and recognizing Seattle’s primarily by Henry Yesler’s lumber mill; the role as a North American gateway to Asia. The term “skid row” was coined from the practice expo was hosted on the current UW campus, of skidding logs down the inland hills to and the Rainier Vista, the primary axis of the the waterfront. By the late 1800s, Seattle’s fairgrounds, provided visitors with impressive population was booming, along with growth views of the mountain. in lumber, coal, fishing, and shipbuilding industries. The early 20th century was also a busy time for infrastructure projects, which literally reshaped The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 leveled 116 Seattle’s landscape. The Denny Hill Regrade acres, devastating the city’s downtown. While demolished a large hill just north of downtown to the fire was destructive, it gave Seattle the create a flat area for development. Construction opportunity to invest in infrastructure and plan of the Alaskan Way seawall began in 1910, for wider streets, reconstructed wharves, and creating a deepwater port to accommodate the institution of municipal services. Although growth was slowed by the fire, the beginning of the Klondike Gold Rush in 1897 created great opportunity for Seattle as the last stop for prospectors on their way north to the gold fields. During this time, extensive street railways were built that defined many of today’s neighborhoods.

Early 20th Century

Where Seattle’s early years had been a time of rapid, boomtown expansion, the turn of the century saw Seattle emerge as a more stable, Denny Regrade in progress. Property owners who didn’t sell mature city. In the early 1900s, the Olmstead often had the hill mined away around them. brothers completed their comprehensive parks PHOTO CREDIT: Museum of History & Industry

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with major development and protecting sensitive natural areas that provide benefits to all of Washington’s citizens. The Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA) was adopted in 1990 and was designed to rein in urban sprawl and prevent the loss of Seattle Planning History valuable rural lands. Jurisdictions in Washington embraced GMA and developed comprehensive plans that focused growth in urban areas. Some jurisdictions, such as Seattle and Tacoma, also established formal networks of mixed-use centers and villages.

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks under construction. PHOTO CREDIT: City of Seattle freight movement in the downtown. The Lake Washington Ship Canal was completed in 1934, linking Lake Washington, Lake Union, and Puget Sound and providing a boost to local commercial and industrial development.

LAte 20th Century

The Puget Sound region experienced the same trend of suburbanization in the 1950s as did much of the rest of America. One legacy of this era is the presence of Interstate 5 in the heart of Space Needle and Seattle Center under construction. Seattle. While the freeway provides major north– PHOTO CREDIT: Museum of History & Industry south access in the region, its construction created barriers between neighborhoods and Technology & Urban Revival has had a lasting effect on Seattle’s urban form. The past twenty years have witnessed the rise of In an effort to revitalize the city’s economy and the central Puget Sound region as a high-tech cultural life, the Century 21 Exposition was hub, with Boeing and Microsoft leading the way held in 1962, showcasing science, technology, for biotechnology firms and small tech start-ups. and an optimistic vision of the future. The Young professionals are increasingly driving a expo provided the city with the Seattle Center, trend toward urban living. Major employers, including the Pacific Science Center and such as Amazon and Weyerhauser, have Seattle’s iconic Space Needle. responded to this trend by moving their offices The later decades of the 20th century in Seattle back into the urban core or establishing urban carried strong themes of environmentalism, campuses. Once again, Seattle is on the verge social change, and responsible growth. of great change, and the challenge of the 21st Washington enacted the State Environmental century is to accommodate future housing and Policy Act (SEPA) in 1971, followed by the employment, address social equity concerns Shoreline Management Act (SMA) that same around affordable housing and public health, year. These laws provided a framework for and provide infrastructure and amenities that evaluating environmental impacts associated create great urban places and promote high- quality urban living.

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ARgosy Cruises Located in the heart of the city, Lake Argosy offers a two-hour cruise on Lake Union Union is often called “Seattle’s biggest and Lake Washington with highlights that include local landmarks and spectacular views. water park.” The lake is very popular If you want a water-level look at the new SR 520 with boaters and offers striking floating bridge, the tour route goes right by it. views of downtown. If the weather is Argosy also offers several other cruises around the Seattle area. Check their website for details. pleasant, we encourage you to get out AGC Marina, 1200 Westlake Ave N on the water and take in the scenery. http://www.argosycruises.com

Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club Museum of History and Industry Agua Verde includes a lakeside cafe and offers The centerpiece of South Lake Union Park is the kayak rentals and guided tours of Lake Union Museum of History and Industry, housed in the and the Washington Park Arboretum, part of the historic Naval Reserve Armory. MOHAI offers University of Washington Botanic Gardens. an in-depth look at the history of Seattle and 1307 NE Boat St the central Puget Sound. The park complex is http://aguaverde.com also home to The Center for Wooden Boats and Moss Bay Rowing Northwest Seaport, a maritime heritage center. Moss Bay provides rowboat, sailboat, kayak, and 860 Terry Ave N paddleboard rentals. http://www.mohai.org 1001 Fairview Ave N The CEnter for Wooden Boats http://mossbay.net Adjacent to the Museum of History and Industry Gas works Park at the south end of the lake, the Center offers Gas Works Park sits on the site of a former rentals of wooden sailboats and rowboats, as gasification plant, and the ruins of the old plant well as exhibits of historic vessels and a working still stand as a prominent feature of the park. boatshop. Gas Works Park hosts an annual Fourth of July 1010 Valley St celebration and boasts exceptional views of http://cwb.org downtown. No boat rentals here, but be sure to Northwest Outdoor Center swing by from the water side for a closer look at The Center provides kayak and paddleboard the gas works. rentals and classes. 2100 Westlake Ave N, Ste 1 http://www.nwoc.com

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Home to some of Seattle’s earliest History development, this former red-light One of the first parts of Seattle to be platted (in district now hosts an eclectic mix of 1853), Pioneer Square quickly developed as the city’s commercial core. Henry Yesler’s sawmill, tourists, artists, office workers, and at the foot of Mill Street (now Yesler Way), sports fans. was an early engine of local economic growth. Mill Street became known as the “Skid Road” along which timber was delivered, a name later applied to the neighborhood itself. The Great Seattle Fire of 1889 leveled much of the downtown, and leading local architect Elmer Fisher designed many of the new structures, resulting in Pioneer Square’s exemplary collection of Romanesque Revival buildings. The Klondike Gold Rush helped the neighborhood prosper in the late 1890s, but as the focus of downtown activity shifted north, a slow decline began. Preservation efforts began in the 1960s, and registration of the PIONEER SQUARE “Pioneer Square-Skid Road National Historic O! District” occurred in 1970, though significant redevelopment did not begin until the 1990s.

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Not as wild as it once was, Pioneer Square is still an active neighborhood. Proximity to Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field makes the neighborhood a natural location for pre- and post-game celebrations and helps support a large number of bars. Pub food is more common than fine dining, but some excellent restaurants can be found. For tourists and locals alike, the area’s architecture, shops, and art galleries are a significant draw.

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Pioneer Square Walking Tour From the Convention Center, take any southbound Transit Tunnel This tour offers visitors a look at both bus or train to the Pioneer Square pioneer square’s rough-and-tumble past station. Take the escalator to street and its evolution as part of modern seattle. level. Pioneer Square perhaps nowhere else in seattle are the past, Walking time from tour start is present, and future so intertwined as in approximately 25 minutes, not pioneer square. including stops.

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1. Smith Tower The adjacent totem pole is From its construction in 1914 a symbol of the complicated until 1962 (when the Space history between Native Needle was erected), Smith Americans and European Tower was the tallest building Americans in the Northwest. on the West Coast. For a small In 1899, members of the fee, visitors can travel up to the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Chinese Room and Observation vacationing in Alaska stole a Deck, located on the Tower’s totem pole from local Tlingit 35th floor, which offers indians and brought it back excellent views of downtown to Seattle. The tribe sued the Seattle, Puget Sound, and City for the pole’s return, and beyond. (Note: The Chinese while the men responsible Room may be closed during for the theft were fined, the the conference for renovation.) court allowed the City to keep Historic Smith Tower The building’s pyramidal roof the totem pole. The original PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Schuler encloses a single residence, the totem pole was vandalized and only one in the building. set on fire in 1938, and the surviving pieces were returned 2. Iron Pergola & Totem to Alaska shortly thereafter. In Pole a show of graciousness, the Originally installed in 1909 as a Tlingit responded by crafting a cable car stop, this pergola also reproduction and presenting it sheltered the entrance to an to the City as a gift, dedicated elaborate underground public and blessed by the tribe at a restroom. Part of a national potlatch celebration. The new historic landmark (which totem pole has stood in Pioneer includes the adjacent totem Square ever since. pole and Pioneer Building), the pergola has had two major 3. Bill Speidel’s renovations. The first, in 1973, Underground Tour was funded by the Annie E. After the Great Fire, property Casey Foundation (created by owners began to quickly Historic Pioneer Square Pergola Seattleite and UPS founder Jim replace their buildings, and PHOTO CREDIT: Tim Thompson Casey). The second, completed the City began developing in 2002, was necessitated plans to raise the grade of by a truck running into and Pioneer Square streets to collapsing the structure. resolve chronic drainage Located next to the pergola is and flooding problems. The a bronze bust of Chief Seattle City’s ultimate approach— (also known as Chief Sealth constructing curbside retaining or Chief Si’ahl), an influential walls between which fill was Duwamish and Suquamish added to support the new leader, for whom the City of streets—resulted in many Seattle is named. street-level entrances being

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well below grade. Access to 5. Occidental Park buildings shifted to entries Occidental Park is a favorite located on what had been spot for local office workers second floors, and the original and residents to relax, but, storefronts, hidden below the like many other urban parks, it neighborhood’s new sidewalks, has a reputation for attracting became what is now the Seattle undesirable elements. Project Underground. for Public Spaces has included the park in its Hall of Shame, Bill Speidel’s Underground due in part to the park’s limited Tour has been providing a seating, lack of connections glimpse of these hidden areas to adjacent uses, and poor and the city’s forgotten history design. However, recent City since 1965. Tours are also initiatives to activate the space, available from newcomer through a farmers market, Beneath the Streets. art installations, and other Pioneer Square Totem Pole www.undergroundtour.com activities, are changing its PHOTO CREDIT: Howard Frisk www.beneath-the-streets.com image. Plans for development of a seven-story office building 4. Milepost 31 on the adjacent parking lot For anyone interested in may also play a role in its learning about the SR 99 revitalization. Tunnel Project, this educational center is the place to go. 6. Nord Alley Interactive exhibits, artifacts, The Alley Network Project and interpretive displays and its partners have, for the provide information on both last few years, promoted the the construction process and improvement and activation Pioneer Building, Pioneer Square its relationship to the history of of local alleys by using them PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Schuler the area. Created to address as spaces for holding public Section 106 of the National events and displaying art. Nord Historic Preservation Act, Alley has been the site of art Milepost 31 is intended to help installations and screenings mitigate effects of the project of the World Cup and Tour on local historic properties. de France, and is home to a “green wall.” Free one-hour public tours of http://alleynetworkproject.com the SR 99 tunnel construction site are also available, but advance registration is required. http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ Projects/Viaduct/Milepost31

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7. Washington Shoe including walking tours Building of the neighborhood and The history of the Washington demonstrations of gold mining Shoe Building reads like the techniques. history of the neighborhood in miniature. Constructed in 1892 9. King Street Station on a site left vacant by the In the late 1800s, railroad Great Fire, what was originally access was a driving a four-story warehouse was concern for many cities in expanded in 1912 to six the Pacific Northwest. Plans floors. In the mid-1940s it for construction of a new was purchased by Sam Israel, downtown station for the Interurban Building a landlord who eventually Great Northern Railway were Yesler Way and Occidental Avenue collected over a dozen Pioneer conditioned on creation of PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Schuler Square properties. Attracted a railroad tunnel to alleviate by very low rents (Israel was congestion on existing known for charging little waterfront rail lines. Begun in and doing little in terms of 1903, the resulting mile-long maintenance), artists began tunnel, which runs beneath moving into “The Shoe” in the downtown Seattle, was at the early 1980s. After Israel’s death time of its construction the in 1994, the Samis Foundation widest and tallest tunnel in the began to renovate the many United States. long-derelict properties it now At the tunnel’s southern controlled. The Shoe Building’s entrance lies King Street artists colony was displaced, Station. The station was Interurban Building Entrance and a complete remodel and designed by Reed & Stem, PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Schuler seismic retrofit of the building architects of New York’s Grand was completed in 2001. Central Station; the design of its clock tower mimics that of the 8. Klondike Gold Rush campanile in Venice’s Piazza National Historical Park San Marco. The City purchased After gold was discovered in the station from the BNSF 1897 in what is now Canada’s Railway Company in 2008, Yukon Territory, the Seattle and a $55-million renovation economy boomed as the city in 2013 restored the original became the jumping-off point interior, which is a gorgeous for prospectors headed north. example of early 20th century The Seattle Unit of the Klondike design. Gold Rush National Historical Park, located in what was once http://www.seattle.gov/ King Street Station the Cadillac Hotel, presents transportation/ks_about.htm PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Schuler exhibits and interpretative programs about the gold rush and related Seattle history,

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10. Waterfall Garden Park of older buildings into office An often-overlooked oasis, the space and market-rate centerpiece of this tiny and housing grew, and local artists secluded park is a 22-foot increasingly found themselves waterfall. The park, created priced out of the neighborhood. and maintained by the Annie Sensing the need to maintain E. Casey Foundation, is Pioneer Square’s arts-friendly located on the site of UPS’s status, the Pioneer Square first headquarters building Community Development (UPS was founded in Seattle Organization worked with Waterfall Garden Park in 1907). It is a favorite spot Artspace to redevelop two PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Schuler among locals for lunch breaks; buildings (the Tashiro and open tables can be hard to find the Kaplan) into a financially- on a sunny day. sustainable home for artists. 11. Seattle’s Union Gospel Opened in 2004, Tashiro Mission Kaplan Artist Lofts created Pioneer Square has, since 50 affordable live/work its beginning, been home to apartments, as well as space transient workers and others for arts organizations, galleries, State Hotel Building of limited means. During the and other businesses. PHOTO CREDIT: Michael Schuler Great Depression, a number of Hoovervilles sprung up south and east of Pioneer Square, and Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission opened (in 1932) as a soup kitchen. Since that time the Mission has, along with many other shelters and assistance programs located in the neighborhood, continued to serve Seattle’s homeless and low-income individuals and families.

12. Tashiro Kaplan artist lofts Pioneer Square enjoys a reputation as the home of some of the city’s best art galleries, and for many years artists found affordable loft housing in the area. However, as the fortunes of Seattle increased in the 1990s, pressure for redevelopment

PAGE 27 Chinatown/International District

Home to immigrants from across Asia, History the Chinatown/International District is The Chinatown/International District (CID) one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods, is one of Seattle’s oldest neighborhoods. as well as one of its most vibrant and Through the multiple boom-and-bust cycles of Seattle’s history, the city has been attractive rapidly growing urban villages. to immigrants looking for a chance at a better life. In the 1880s, Chinese immigrants poured into Seattle to work on railroads, in coal mines, and in the salmon fishing fleet. The early 20th century saw an increase in Japanese and Filipino immigration as well. After the fall of Saigon in 1975, many Vietnamese and other Southeast Asians fled to the United States. Many of them found new homes in the CID. The neighborhood reflects and celebrates this unique Pan-Asian heritage with numerous historic buildings, landmarks and cultural sites, great restaurants, and a strong sense of community.

CHINATOWN/ID O! Attractions The CID contains an eclectic blend of cultures, and things to see and do are as varied as the people who live and work here. Take in a show at one of the neighborhood theaters or stop in at a unique museum. Explore the NVC Japanese American Memorial for Japanese American soldiers who fought for the US during World War II, or visit Deng’s Studio and Art Gallery for exhibits of traditional Asian art and lessons in calligraphy and Chinese painting. If you’re hungry, the CID offers some of the most authentic Asian cuisine in Seattle.

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Chinatown/ID Walking Tour From the Convention Center, The Chinatown/International District has enter the Transit Tunnel at 5th a rich history, but also stands poised and Avenue and Pine Street. Board any ready for change, with great transportation southbound bus or light rail train to connections and proximity to downtown. the International District/Chinatown Chinatown/International District The CID is boldly innovative and a great Station, and take the escalator up place to see planning and design ideas at to street level. work, including parklets, pop-up shops, Walking time from tour start is green streets, storefront programs, park approximately 20 minutes, not redevelopment, and community gardens. including stops.

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1. International District/ table available. Hing Hay Seattle Chinatown Station Park is also slated for a major Each of downtown Seattle’s redevelopment and will be Pilot underground transit stations expanding into the adjacent is decorated with a unique area that recently housed a Parklet theme, and the International post office. District/Chinatown Station is On the north side of the park Program no exception. Symbols of the is the entrance to the Seattle Chinese calendar are imprinted The Seattle Pilot Parklet Chinatown International District on the station plaza floor, and Preservation and Development Program converts on- quotes from local Chinese Authority’s IDEA Space and the and Filipino writers and poets street parking into public Chinatown-International District adorn the entry sidewalks and Business Improvement Area. spaces for people to stairways. Both community organizations enjoy, exploring creative 2. CID GAteway offer information on current alternative uses for these The CID has many “gateways” projects and development in parking areas. Check out into the community. The most the neighborhood, acting as community liaisons between the CID’s new parklet at prominent gateway marker is the traditional Chinese-style neighborhood residents and 519 6th Avenue South. gateway at South King Street businesses and local city and county government. Both http://www.seattle.gov/ and 5th Avenue South, across the street from the transit offices are open to the public; transportation/parklets.htm station. It was completed in feel free to drop by to ask them 2008 and commemorates any questions you have about the presence of the Chinese neighborhood development. community in the CID. 4. Pinball Museum However, there are also This “pop-up museum” alternative gateways into the showcases seven decades of community, each marked with pinball history, 30 machines, a unique dragon sculpture. See and free play! It began as a if you can find them all! project of Storefronts Seattle, 3. Hing Hay Park a non-profit whose mission is The “Park for Pleasurable to activate empty spaces and vacant storefronts with art and Chinatown/International District Gatherings” is a City park Public Parklet located at South King Street pop-up shops. It’s a win-win PHOTO CREDIT: City of Seattle and Maynard Avenue South. strategy for urban designers It serves as a main plaza and and planners who want to gathering space for a variety activate streetscapes and artists of activities. In warmer months and entrepreneurs who want to and in good weather, there gain visibility. are tables and chairs, a giant www.storefrontsseattle.com chess board, and a Ping-Pong

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5. Canton Alley and Wing voice for Chinese Americans Luke Museum in Washington state and to Canton Alley, off South King mediate disputes between Street halfway between 7th and family associations and tongs.” 8th Avenues South, still retains Family associations played historic alley storefronts and an important role in the residences. It is one of the only Chinese-American immigrant alleys in Seattle that historically experience. Due to national had commercial storefronts policy that restricted or outright and residences. The Sun May forbade the immigration of Company on the west side of women and families, many the alley is a variety shop that early immigrants were single has served the neighborhood men, or sojourners, who for over 100 years. It offers a came to work in the booming variety of knick knacks and industries in the Pacific Hing Hay Park unique gifts (and check out the PHOTO CREDIT: Chinatown-International Northwest and beyond— cash register too!). District Business Improvement Area working in canneries and The vacant storefronts and mines, on the railroads, and residences across the alley in the timber industry. Family from Sun May Company associations were organized are part of the Wing Luke around a common family Museum of the Asian Pacific surname as a way to create American Experience. The community for immigrants in museum houses rotating their new American home. and permanent exhibits and provides neighborhood walking 7. International tours that dig deeper into Children’s Park Seattle’s Asian- and Pacific- This park was redesigned in 2008 in collaboration with 2014 Dragon Fest American history and culture. PHOTO CREDIT: Chinatown-International With museum admission, you University of Washington District Business Improvement Area can tour an alley apartment Department of Landscape recreated to look much as it Architecture students and a would have in the mid-20th coalition of supporters. Major century. upgrades have been done to make the park safer and 6. Chong Wa Benevolent more inviting for neighborhood Society children to play in. What do On the corner of 7th Avenue you think of the new design? South and South Weller Street, the Chong Wa Benevolent Association building was constructed in 1929. The Yukimidoro Lantern, association was established Kobe Terrace Park in 1915 “to provide a unified PHOTO CREDIT: City of Seattle

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8. Tsue Chong Fortune 10. Panama Hotel Local Cookie Company The Panama Hotel, on the Since 1917, Tsue Chong’s corner of South Main Street Planners’ fortune cookies have been and 6th Avenue South, was locally made in the CID, and built in 1910. The hotel was favorites their cookies, with a rose built by Sabro Ozasa, the first In addition to the eateries symbol marked on each Japanese-American architect listed in the restaurant one’s fortune paper, are the in Seattle, and contains the last most widely recognized in remaining Japanese bathhouse guide on page 16, check the Northwest. Visitors can in the United States. At present, out a few of our local buy fortune and “misfortune” the Panama Hotel has a great cookies (misshapen cookies). café, with a wide selection of favorites. www.tsuechong.com delicious teas, which is a good spot to relax and soak up the Sichuan Cuisine 9. Interim CDA Green history. 1048 S Jackson Street Street Project and Danny Great home-style Sichuan Woo Community Garden fare. Try the dry-fried string The stretch of Maynard Avenue beans, kung pao chicken, South between South Jackson braised eggplant, mapo Street and South Main Street tofu, and spicy boiled fish was the neighborhood’s with Sichuan peppers. first green street project, completed in 2010 by Interim Oasis Tea Zone CDA, another neighborhood 519 6th Avenue S community development Try the bubble tea, organization. a popular Taiwanese At the north end of 6th beverage. Avenue South is the Danny Woo Community Garden, a Maneki 1.5-acre garden that provides 304 6th Avenue S 100 garden plots to elderly Arguably the oldest residents. The garden is open Japanese restaurant in to the public to visit during Seattle, this establishment daytime hours. has been in business for over 100 years.

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Capitol Hill has a unique and History unforgettable character. The There are two stories as to why City officials neighborhood is a favorite for young changed the name of this neighborhood from professionals and students, blending Broadway Hill to Capitol Hill. Some say the original developer’s wife simply liked the way it history and emerging trends. sounded, while others think he hoped the state would actually move the capitol to the area. In its early days, the neighborhood was certainly ritzy enough to be the political center of the state. Huge houses were built, which led to the nickname of “Millionaire’s Row” for one area. After World War II, a great number of apartment buildings were constructed, changing the demographics. The neighborhood still reflects this variety today and continues to change as more dense mixed-use developments are built near Broadway and the Capitol Hill light rail station. CAPITOL HILL O! Attractions

Capitol Hill is a vibrant community, with thriving business districts along Broadway Avenue and along 15th Avenue. It is home to Volunteer Park and the Asian Art Museum, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral as well as other churches, Seattle Central College, Cornish College of the Arts, Richard Hugo House (a center for writers), and many shops, restaurants, and coffeehouses. Capitol Hill is also the site of Seattle’s annual Pride Festival celebration and the Capitol Hill Block Party.

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Capitol Hill Walking Tour Catch the eastbound Metro bus Capitol Hill is one of Seattle’s most walkable route 10 on Pine Street and take neighborhoods, and many residents commute it to the tour start at Broadway to downtown on foot or by bicycle. Just to Avenue East. Alternatively, if you the South, First Hill is home to several major want some exercise, just walk up Capitol Hill health care facilities as well as Seattle the hill along Pine Street until you University. reach Broadway. Walking time from tour start is approximately one hour, not including stops.

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1. Broadway Avenue East 2. Cal Anderson Park Earth to Broadway is a vibrant retail Cal Anderson Park lies one area with numerous shops and block east of Broadway and Plate shopping arcades serving the was built on a lidded reservoir. city’s densest neighborhood. With an inverted fountain, While visiting Capitol Hill, The retail stores reflect the playground, jogging path, be sure to stop in at Terra eclectic nature of Capitol Hill’s and sports playfields, it is an population and its reputation excellent example of flexible Plata for lunch or dinner. as a cutting-edge community. open space that is highly used Co-owned by one of Seattle’s Note the Jimi Hendrix by residents at all times of the own local planners, Marj sculpture on the west side of day and night. Broadway near the Pine Street Press, Terra Plata features intersection. 3. Broadway Avenue East & a menu of fresh, seasonal East Roy Street This area is in transition Architecturally notable foods from local producers. with development of the buildings at the north end of new light rail station and the business district are the related mixed-use (TOD) recently closed Harvard Exit While the menu changes developments. Some turn-of- Theatre (807 E Roy Street) the-century buildings have with the seasons, Marj and the Tudor Revival–style been repurposed. Gilda’s Club always recommends the Loveless Building complex (806 Seattle occupies the former E Roy Street). shishito peppers, roasted Johnson & Hamilton mortuary On the corner of East Roy grapes, brussels sprouts, (notable for its bright red doors and Greek Revival façade), Street and Federal Avenue East water buffalo burger, and the Broadway Performance sit the Ten-O-Five Apartments, roast pig. Monday evening is Hall (the former Edison High built by Seattle architect Frederick Anhalt in 1930. A paella night, featuring paella, School) anchors the south end of Seattle Central College, and triumph of the Tudor Revival pinxos, and tapas. several theaters are housed style, Anhalt once called this in similar older buildings. project “the best building I ever Other old structures are being built.” Terra Plata replaced with new multistory Continuing north on Federal 1501 Melrose Avenue mixed-use development in Avenue East provides a sample 206-325-1501 anticipation of the light rail of the “mansions” and historic station. apartment buildings from the www.terraplata.com With parking at a premium in early days of Capitol Hill’s this busy pedestrian district, development. Broadway accommodates 4. Volunteer Park additional modes of Designed by the Olmstead transportation with its recently Brothers between 1904 and added separated bikeway 1909, Volunteer Park is one of and streetcar line (still under Seattle’s best-loved and most construction) and existing bus beautiful urban parks. The service.

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park is home to a conservatory The Twin Gables apartments, with displays of flowering another example of Frederick plants from all over the world, Anhalt’s Tudor Revival style, including an orchid collection is located on East Republican that includes 600 varieties. Street, just east of 15th Avenue The Asian Art Museum, located East, at 1516 East Republican within Volunteer Park, resides Street. in the original home of the 6. East John Street Seattle Art Museum, which is Along 15th Avenue East, East now located downtown. The John Street, and 12th Avenue 1933 art deco building holds South, visitors can see the SAM’s collection of Asian art, significant changes due to new Protected Bike Lanes on including works from China, mixed-use development in Broadway Avenue East Japan, India, Korea, Southeast this area close to the light rail PHOTO CREDIT: Jennifer Tippins Asia, the Himilayas, and the station. The 12th Avenue Arts Philippines. building (1660 12th Avenue E) Places to Eat The Volunteer Park water has opened to great kudos Need to refuel after your tower, originally a Water for its inclusion of two theater walk? Try these local Department reservoir, is the spaces, affordable housing, favorites. highest point on Capitol Hill. and office space for the Capitol If you make it up the 107 Hill Housing Improvement Café Presse steps, you’ll be rewarded with Program (CHHIP). It is 1117 12th Ave spectacular views of the city, also part of the Capitol Hill $$ French, breakfast Puget Sound, and nearby EcoDistrtict, begun by CHHIP. Spinasse mountain ranges. 1531 14th Ave 7. Pike/Pine Corridor Adjacent to the north end $$$ Italian Pike and Pine streets are home of the park is Lake View to numerous local hot spots, Coastal Kitchen Cemetery, which contains the such as Neumos and Moe 429 15th Ave E graves of many of Seattle’s Bar (which are popular for live $$ Seafood, American pioneers, as well as iconic music), Oddfellows Cafe & Bar, Dick’s Drive-In martial arts film stars Bruce and Elliott Bay Book Company. 115 Broadway E and Brandon Lee. The corridor reflects not only $ Burgers effective repurposing of older 5. 15th Avenue East Elysian Brewing Co. buildings but also the pressure Bordering the east side of 1221 E Pike St to redevelop some of these Volunteer Park, 15th Avenue $$ American V/VG sites with new, higher-density East still presents some of mixed-use buildings. Marination Station the large, elegant turn-of-the- 1412 Harvard Ave century homes that dominated $ Korean/Fusion Capitol Hill when the area served as an urban retreat for Plum Vegan Bistro Seattle’s wealthier citizens and 1429 12th Ave E was nicknamed “Millionaire’s $$ Eclectic vegan V/VG Row.”

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Home to the first European settlement History in the Seattle area, West Seattle has In 1851, the area’s first European settlers always been independent-minded landed in what would become West Seattle, but most of the group soon moved across Elliott Bay and determined to maintain a small- in search of a better harbor. The few who stayed town flavor. created a unique community, one that has maintained a slightly different attitude from the rest of Seattle ever since. In fact, the community only agreed to be annexed to the City of Seattle out of necessity when they could not maintain their roads and utilities. Since annexation in 1907, West Seattle has threatened to back out several times, even as recently as the 1990s, when residents were leery of the Seattle Comprehensive Plan’s “urban village” strategy and feared massive growth and density would ruin the small-town flavor of the community.

Attractions

On a nice day, Alki Beach Park couldn’t be a better destination. The activities there are endless, ranging from simply jogging to the WEST SEATTLE more adventurous kite surfing or parasailing. O! Other local parks provide very different experiences: the dense forest of Schmitz Park, the natural setting of Mee Kwa Mooks Park, and the famous low tides at the Olmstead-designed Lincoln Park that often attract docents from the Seattle Aquarium. Almost anything can be found on California Avenue Southwest and Southwest Admiral Way. Local businesses include music stores, bakeries, bars, salons, and thrift stores, many of which are unique to West Seattle.

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Alaska & Admiral Junction Walking Tour From the Convention Center, walk to 3rd Avenue and Pine Street and California Avenue Southwest forms the take either Metro bus route 55 or primary north–south spine of West Seattle, the RapidRide C Line to Alaska and several urban village nodes have Junction. Disembark at California West Seattle developed at major cross streets. This Avenue Southwest and Southwest tour features two of these “Junctions”— Alaska Street. Transit time is Alaska Junction in the central part of the approximately 20 minutes. neighborhood and Admiral Junction to the Tour length is about two miles north. (30–45 minutes).

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1. Alaska Junction and activities on California Places to Eat The Alaska Junction is the Avenue Southwest and includes While in West Seattle, main commercial core in a building available for event check out some favorite West Seattle. Forming the rentals. local eateries. heart of the community, it is made up of mostly small 3. Puget Consumers Co-op Husky Deli thriving local stores. These (PCC Natural MarketS) 4721 California Ave SW include the incomparable Known locally simply as $ Sandwiches, soup Uptown Espresso, part of “PCC,” the Puget Consumers Bakery Nouveau a local franchise; Bakery Co-op began in 1953 as a 4737 California Ave SW Nouveau, where locals line food-buying club of just 15 $$ Pastries, French up for savory French pastries; families. It has since grown to become the largest consumer- Uptown Espresso Husky Deli, family-owned for owned natural food retailer in 4301 SW Edmunds St over 40 years; and Arts West, the United States. PCC has $ Coffee, pastries a popular local performing arts and theater venue. Easy Street ten stores in the Puget Sound Easy Street Cafe Records sells vintage vinyl and region, with more than 52,000 4559 California Ave SW continues to thrive, as does owner-members. $ American, breakfast West Seattle Bowl, one of the 4. Hiawatha Community Circa few remaining bowling alleys in Center and Playfield 2605 California Ave SW the region (two blocks east of The Hiawatha Playfield was $$ Eclectic, pub California Avenue Southwest on part of the original Olmstead Oregon Avenue Southwest). Brothers’ park plan for Seattle Pedestrian Friendly Features: and was opened in 1911. At The West Seattle Junction has the time, it was the largest one of the first “pedestrian public playfield in Seattle. The scramble” signalized site was later expanded to intersections (installed in include the current community the late 1950s) and raised center, which hosts a wide midblock pedestrian crossings variety of programs and on California Avenue Southwest special events, including teen between Southwest Edmunds programs, day camps, senior Street and Southwest Alaska programs, and child care. Street and between Southwest Alaska Street and Southwest 5. Admiral Junction Oregon Street. Alaska Junction and Admiral Junction have always been 2. Dakota Place Park somewhat connected, but Dakota Place Park stands have grown closer together on the site of a repurposed as more development has substation at California Avenue occurred along the ten-block Southwest and Southwest corridor between them. The Dakota Street. The property is Admiral Junction is home to within easy walking distance of West Seattle High School and the many shops, restaurants,

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Lafayette Elementary as well Alternate Tour: Alki as the historic Admiral Theater Beach by Water Taxi and the West Seattle Branch If you prefer to spend your library, a historic Carnegie time in West Seattle on the library. The heart of this beach, consider catching the smaller urban village contains water taxi across Elliott Bay a number of small businesses, from downtown and taking a some of which have been in stroll around Alki. The site of the area for many years. Two the original landing of Seattle’s Alki Beach blocks east of the junction, first settlers is Seattle’s version PHOTO CREDIT: Howard Frisk Admiral Way crosses the of Sausalito, especially on a Fairmount Gully, a deep ravine sunny day! The water taxi that cuts from the top of the hill drops you off at Seacrest Park. down to Harbor Avenue. Just follow the Alki Trail north through the park and around 6. Belvedere Park and Duwamish Head to enjoy Viewpoint unobstructed views of Seattle’s At the east end of Admiral Magnolia Bluff and downtown, Way is Belvedere Park as well as north into Puget and Viewpoint, which has Sound and west to Bainbridge spectacular views of downtown Island. Seattle and the Harbor Island Hiawatha Playfield Walk along the beach during Port facilities and contains a PHOTO CREDIT: City of Seattle low tide or on the generous famous totem pole. The park’s sidewalk/promenade. Or rent original totem pole was given a bicycle for your tour. Alki to the City in the 1930s by a Beach stretches for almost local business owner from his three miles from Duwamish personal collection. By the Head to Alki Point, which mid-1960s, the totem pole boasts a historic lighthouse was beyond repair, and it was established in 1913, though replaced with the current one, a navigation light had been carved by two local Boeing operated at the site in one engineers, Robert Fleischman fashion or another since 1868. and Michael Morgan, which Belvedere Park Viewpoint required over 300 hours of While touring Alki Beach, PHOTO CREDIT: City of Seattle work. note the mix of new condos and funky older dwellings, Downtown Return both taking advantage of the To return to downtown, walk beautiful beach and views. Eat about a block west from lunch Spud Fish and Chips Belvedere Park on Southwest or at any number of pubs and Admiral Way to the bus stop at restaurants that line Alki’s small Belvidere Avenue Southwest. business district. Take Metro bus route 56 or 57 to downtown and disembark at 3rd Avenue and Pine Street.

PAGE 41 Columbia City

Originally a streetcar suburb, History

Columbia City has survived hard Between 1890 and 1910, the population of times to become one of Seattle’s Seattle more than quadrupled. In an effort to accommodate this tremendous growth, the most attractive neighborhoods and a City of Seattle promoted the development of historic preservation success story. streetcar lines to provide access to outlying areas. The Rainier Valley Electric Railway opened in 1891 and stretched southeast from Seattle to its initial terminus at a newly platted area in Rainier Valley christened Columbia City. By 1893, Columbia City had officially become incorporated; it was annexed by Seattle in 1907. By the mid-1970s, the streetcar line had long been dismantled, and the business district was struggling to survive. Local business and community leaders recognized the value of the now-historic commercial district and organized a successful effort to have the area designated an historic district by the City of Seattle. In 2009, more than 60 years after the removal of the original streetcar line, electric rail returned to Columbia City in the form of Sound Transit’s Central Link light rail. Since then, Columbia City has seen even more renewed growth and energy COLUMBIA CITY as new residents are relocating to this revitalized O! gem in Rainier Valley.

Attractions

The historic commercial district along the original streetcar line on Rainier Avenue is the heart of the community. Because the area developed rapidly, many of the buildings express similar architectural styles and provide a distinctive neighborhood feel that persists to this day.

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Columbia City Tour From the Convention Center, Columbia City’s distinctive character enter the Transit Tunnel at 5th stems from its commercial district, which Avenue and Pine Street. Board any is designated by the City of Seattle as southbound light rail train to the an Historic Landmark District. This tour Columbia City station. Columbia City highlights key places and the roles they play From the light rail station, cross in Columbia City’s community. MLK Way and walk 1/4 mile east on South Edmunds Street to the tour start. Tour walking time is approximately 25 minutes.

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1. Columbia City Farmers National Register of Historic A story Market Places. Since 1998 the Columbia City The visually complementary of Urban Farmers Market has been open expansion was completed in on Wednesday evenings from 2004 and funded through the Rebirth May to October. During the 1998 Libraries for All bond Columbia City’s history is a market season, South Edmunds measure approved by Seattle Street is closed to vehicle traffic story of explosive growth, voters. as local farmers and vendors followed by decline and mix with local residents in what 4. Ark Lodge Cinema neglect, but it is also a story has become a community The Ark Lodge #126 building ritual. Local crowds enjoy the of hope and of hardworking was built in 1921 by the Free & evening walking through the Accepted Masons. The Masons people determined to save market and relaxing in adjacent met upstairs while the Heater their neighborhood. Columbia Park. Glove Factory occupied the first floor and made leather gloves In 1994, local residents and 2. Angeline Mixed-Use and other goods, including Development business owners formed the Jack Dempsey’s boxing gloves Completion of the Angeline and the helmet worn by Charles Columbia City Revitalization mixed-use development Lindbergh on his historic Committee (CCRC). The project, with 193 apartments transatlantic flight. Today the and 29,000 square feet of CCRC was a driving force Ark Lodge Cinema operates commercial space, will mark three screens on both floors of behind many of the recent a watershed moment in the building and shows first-run Columbia City’s current wave efforts to promote positive movies and major releases. of development. When the development in Columbia Angeline opens in June of 2015 5. Columbia City Starbucks City. The CCRC helped a new PCC Natural Market will Although the Seattle-based create new gardens and occupy the ground floor of the chain is now a ubiquitous six-story development—the first global brand, this branch in playfields for local residents, grocery store in Columbia City particular occupies a unique participated heavily in City in decades. In addition, the place in local Columbia City planning efforts for the Angeline signals a change in history. The branch opened the scale and density of current in 1999 at the front end of neighborhood, and started development near the historic the current phase of urban the popular Columbia City commercial district. revitalization as part of a joint venture between Starbucks and Farmers Market. 3. Columbia City Library its Urban Coffee Opportunities Built in 1915, the Columbia To learn more, visit the program and Magic Johnson’s City Library (now the Columbia following websites. development corporation. Branch Library) was one of The joint venture’s goal was www.columbiacityseattle.com two Carnegie funded branch to build stores in underserved libraries built in Seattle. The www.rainiervalley.org neighborhoods and “create original library was built in the economic opportunity and a Beaux-Arts Georgian Revival stronger sense of community in style and is listed on the the neighborhoods it served.”

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6. Geraldine’s Counter 1960s. Local legend has it that Since 2005, Geraldine’s has Jimi Hendrix played here in been serving Seattle’s best the earliest days of his career. French toast as part of its During the downturn of the breakfast menu in a family- 1980s and early 1990s the friendly and fun environment. theater hosted punk bands, art Drawing both locals and communes, and raves. Since residents from across Seattle, reopening in 2010, the theater Geraldine’s now has a wait has begun hosting live bands for weekend brunch, and once again, earning SPIN open spaces at the counter magazine’s praise as “the city’s Columbia Branch Library PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Raymond go quickly. Come Halloween, finest-sounding room,” and pictures of neighborhood has paid homage to Seattle’s children in their costumes burlesque past by offering adorn the walls and share the burlesque shows on a regular space with local artists—a basis. testament to Geraldine’s roots and connections to the local 9. Tutta Bella community. Many consider the 2003 opening of Tutta Bella 7. Columbia City Alehouse restaurant as the point at The Columbia City Alehouse which the revitalization of the opened in 2000, before local Columbia City commercial brewpubs became a trend, and district passed a tipping has been a well-loved gathering point and became a success. place for the neighborhood Opened to almost immediate Ark Lodge Cinema PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Raymond ever since. Serving local beers critical praise and lines out and Seattle’s best chicken the door in the evenings, sandwich, the alehouse has a the Northwest’s first certified decidedly relaxed atmosphere Neapolitan pizzeria raised the and a local vibe; residents profile of the neighborhood meet here to share a pint and and marked the beginning of chat over a friendly meal. Columbia City truly becoming a city-wide destination. 8. Columbia City Theater Built in 1917, the Columbia 10. Columbia City Bakery City Theater is the oldest Opened in 2005 as the vaudeville theater in the state realization of a local baker’s of Washington. During the jazz dream, the Columbia City era the theater hosted such Bakery has since risen to luminaries as Duke Ellington, prominence across Seattle. Ella Fitzgerald, and Fats Waller. While praised for its fine The theater converted to a pastries, cookies, and cakes, movie theater for a brief period the Columbia City Bakery is Bob’s Quality Meats in the 1950s and then began best known for its baguettes PHOTO CREDIT: Aaron Raymond hosting live events again in the and rustic breads, which are

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served in many of Seattle’s best The partners showed that Places to Eat restaurants. Locals line up on they were savvy both in the The tour includes weekends to grab a treat at restaurant world and in the several local restaurants, one of Seattle’s best bakeries— public relations realm as but here are a few don’t leave without trying the they invited local press and additional options in the brownies. prominent residents to the neighborhood. opening. Their acumen served 11. Bob’s quality Meats them well, as La Medusa was Ezell’s Famous Chicken Columbia City is home to one of a success from the start and 4436 Rainier Ave S the longest-running businesses has remained open to this day. $ Southern, soul in all of Seattle—Bob’s Quality This successful venture by two Island Soul Caribbean Meats. In the late 1890s, this pioneering women proved the Cuisine butcher shop operated next viability of doing business in a 4869 Rainier Ave S door. In 1911 the shop moved revitalizing commercial district $$ Carribean to its current location and has and opened the doors for been in operation ever since La Teranga others to follow. under the aegis of the Ackley 4903 Rainier Ave S family. Today the shop offers $$ Senegalese meats that are hormone- and Lottie’s Lounge antibiotic-free and provides a 4900 Rainier Ave S glimpse into Columbia City’s $$ American, breakfast/ living history. brunch Tagla Cafe 12. La Medusa At the vanguard of Columbia 4423 Rainier Ave S City’s commercial district $$ Ethiopian renaissance stands La Medusa. In 1996, when the soulful, Sicilian-inspired restaurant opened, the business district still experienced high crime rates, high vacancies, and low morale. Amidst this backdrop two committed optimists, Lisa Becklund and Sheri Sorrino, decided to open a restaurant in the neighborhood where they bought a house because they thought there would be others “who wanted good food and didn’t want to drive downtown or to Capitol Hill to get it.”

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PAGE 47 Ballard

One of Seattle’s fastest-growing History neighborhoods, Ballard began its One of several communities that grew up on days as a fishing village and mill town. the outskirts of Seattle in the late 19th century, Ballard originally rose to prominence as a An independent streak and strong railroad terminus and mill town. By 1900, it was Scandinavian pride endure to this day. the seventh-largest city in Washington, and its mills produced more shingles than any other community in America. The city provided many of the shingles and much of the lumber used to rebuild Seattle after the Great Fire of 1889. Salmon fishing also attracted large numbers of Swedish and Norwegian immigrants, and the neighborhood still retains a great deal of BALLARD Scandinavian pride. ! O Ballard reluctantly allowed itself to be annexed by Seattle in 1907, but residents maintain a strong sense of neighborhood pride, and the occasional “Free Ballard” bumper sticker can still be seen in the area.

Attractions

In recent years, Ballard has experienced an urban renaissance, and food and entertainment opportunities abound. Ballard Avenue, once the area’s commercial hub, boasts numerous restaurants and live music venues, as well as the Ballard Farmers Market. The Nordic Heritage Museum celebrates the neighborhood’s Scandinavian roots, and Golden Gardens Park offers beach access and, when the weather is clear, spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.

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Ballard Walking Tour From 3rd Avenue, take Metro bus This walking tour takes visitors on a trip route 40, 17X, 18X, or 29 to the through and around Ballard’s historic Market Street/Ballard Avenue stop. district. For a look at some of the new Walking time is 30–45 minutes, not growth in the area, feel free to venture east including food or shopping stops. Ballard and west of the tour area. For the optional loop, add another 30–45 minutes.

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1. Ballard Building 3. Ballard Carnegie Market Street is modern Library Ballard’s primary commercial Built with the aid of a donation corridor and serves as the from philanthropist Andrew neighborhood’s main street. Carnegie, the library served Market Street became Ballard’s the City of Ballard until commercial hub in the 1920s annexation by Seattle in 1907. and 1930s, as businesses It then became the first major expanded north from Ballard branch of the Seattle Public Avenue. Market Street still Library and served the Ballard retains landmarks from those neighborhood until it was Witness Trees, Bergen Place Park PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Gifford days, including the Ballard replaced by a more modern Building, which opened in facility in 1963. The building 1923. Built in the Renaissance was added to the National Revival style, it was home Register of Historic Places in to one of the largest movie 1976 and was granted historic theaters in Seattle, a pharmacy, landmark status in 2012. and a community hospital. During its active service, the library served an important 2. Ballard Branch Library cultural function for Ballard The current building for the residents. In the early 20th Ballard branch of the Seattle century, Ballard was home Public Library was completed to a large population of in 2005 and incorporates a Scandinavian immigrants, 20,000-square-foot green roof many of whom used the library featuring over 18,000 low- as a place to learn English and water-use plants. A periscope access government services. is available inside the library to Bergen Place Park Mural Since its closure as a public PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Gifford offer visitors a view of the green library, the building has been roof, and views of the Olympic repurposed several times for a Mountains to the west. variety of businesses. The building’s roof also incorporates photovoltaic 4. Bergen Place Park modules for electricity Located in the center of generation, as well as Ballard’s vibrant business instrumentation to measure district, Bergen Place Park wind speed and direction, provides a link to Ballard’s sunlight levels, and rainfall. Scandinavian roots. Named The data collected by these for Bergen, Norway, one of instruments is used as input Seattle’s International Sister for computer-generated art Cities, the park was dedicated displays inside the building. by King Olaf of Norway in 1975.

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Refurbished and redesigned 6. Historic Ballard in 2004, the park contains Avenue a neighborhood information Ballard Avenue was the heart kiosk as well as a sculpture of Ballard’s commercial district installation by artist Jenn in the neighborhood’s early Lee Dixon named “Witness days. Ballard wood mills Trees.” Each of the five trees is provided much of the material sculpted to reflect a different used to rebuild Seattle after the aspect of Ballard’s history, Great Fire of 1889, and the city including Nordic immigrants, was home to a sizable fishing fishing and maritime industries, fleet. Ballard Avenue was the and the area’s presettlement city’s main thoroughfare until forests. Bergen Place is one businesses began migrating of the most visible gathering north to Market Street in the Ballard Centennial Bell Tower places in Ballard and is a focal 1930s. PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Gifford point for local events, such as The street is characterized by a Norwegian Constitution Day broad cross section of late 19th and the annual SeafoodFest. century and early 20th century commercial architecture. 5. Ballard Centennial Surviving buildings Bell Tower and Marvin’s include representations of Garden Romanesque, Neoclassical From 1890–1907, Ballard Revival, and Second Empire was an incorporated city, Baroque styles, and many separate from Seattle, and it streetscape details, such has maintained a strong sense as locally cut granite curbs of neighborhood pride ever and brick streets, have been since. The Centennial Bell preserved or restored. The Tower holds the original city City of Seattle established hall bell and marks the location the Ballard Avenue Historic Ballard Farmers Market of Ballard City Hall, which was PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Gifford District in 1976, with a joint damaged by an earthquake proclamation by King Carl XVI in 1965 and demolished two Gustav of Sweden. years later. Ballard Avenue today is Behind the bell tower is the heart of a thriving Marvin’s Garden, a small entertainment district, and pocket park named after many historic buildings Marvin Sjoberg, a local have been repurposed as neighborhood character who restaurants, retail shops, and moved to Ballard as a child office space. On Sundays, the during the Great Depression avenue hosts the extremely and became known as the popular Ballard Farmers “honorary Mayor of Ballard.” Market, which offers organic produce, farm-fresh dairy and meat products, and locally made baked goods and crafts.

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Optional Loop: Hiram M. Adjacent to the fish ladder Chittenden Locks and is an observation room for Carl English Botanical viewing the salmon runs, which Garden begin in mid-June and peak in If you are up for a little September. more walking, the Hiram M. Visitors to the locks can also Chittenden Locks (commonly enjoy the Carl S. English, Jr. called the Ballard Locks) are Botanical Garden, named located about a half-mile west after the US Army Corps of downtown Ballard and are of Engineers’ first resident Hiram M. Chittenden Locks one of the most popular tourist horticulturalist, who created in Operation. attractions in the neighborhood. PHOTO CREDIT: US Army Corps the garden from a barren area From the tour end point, just of Engineers left over after construction of walk west on the south side the locks. Beginning his tenure of Market Street, and follow during the Great Depression, Northwest 54th Street when Carl had limited funding to buy it splits off from Market. The plants and supplemented the entrance is just past the garden’s collection with seeds Lockspot Cafe. Follow the same from his own garden. He also route to return to the tour end enlisted the aid of passing point. ships’ captains, who would Listed on the National Register return from their travels with of Historic Places, the locks specimens of trees and flowers have managed boat traffic from all over the world. Chittenden Locks Salmon across the 20-foot difference Today the garden is home Viewing Area in water levels between Puget to over 500 plant species. PHOTO CREDIT: US Army Corps Sound and Lake Union since of Engineers Designed in the English estate 1917, and summer days often garden style, the garden is a see the locks packed with popular spot for picnics and commercial, recreational, and live music. personal watercraft traveling in both directions on the Lake Washington Ship Canal. When closed, walkways across the tops of the lock gates allow pedestrians to cross the ship canal between Ballard and the Magnolia neighborhood to the south. Crossing to the south side also offers a chance to visit the fish ladder that provides a crucial passage for migrating salmon and other fish species.

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PAGE 53 Green lake

One of Seattle’s most beloved public History spaces, Green Lake has lent its name Green Lake, the freshwater lake for which the to the surrounding residential urban surrounding neighborhood was named, is a natural feature, carved by the Vashon glacier village and is a hub of outdoor activity over 50,000 years ago. The current park is a for north Seattle. more modern creation, designed as part of the 1903 Olmstead Plan, which was responsible for a large number of the public parks that Seattleites still enjoy today.

Attractions

The central attractions of the neighborhood are GREEN LAKE the lake that gives the area its name and the O! surrounding park. Views from the north side of the lake offer hints of the downtown skyline and Space Needle above the water and trees. Green Lake is a great spot for people and dog watching. The three-mile walking path around the lake provides ample opportunity to view locals engaged in activities both on and off the water. You may even run into the “Spanish Lessons Guy,” an octogenarian who walks around the lake regularly and offers free help to those interested in brushing up on their Spanish language skills. Around sunset, the east side of the lake offers brilliant hues of soft pink sky and moody clouds reflected on the lake’s waters as the sun sets behind Phinney Ridge. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife, too. A variety of ducks and geese make Green Lake home, and if you’re lucky you may even catch a glimpse of a heron, turtle, or bald eagle in the vegetation and trees at the water’s edge.

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Green Lake Loop From 3rd Avenue and Union Street, The Three-mile walking trail around Green take northbound Metro route 16 to Lake is a favorite among visitors and locals the Woodlawn Avenue/Northeast alike. it offers spectacular views of the lake, 71st Street stop (about 40 minutes). as well as a sampling of the vibrant urban Walk one block west and cross Green Green lake life in the neighborhood. Lake Way to the park entrance. Please follow the trail courtesy code: Walking time is approximately one Walkers and joggers should use the inside hour. lane.

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1. Green Lake Urban theater was dismantled and re- Green Lake Village purposed in 1970. At present, The east side of Green Lake it is used by crew teams Tree Walk (near the five-way stop sign to store and launch boats. intersection) has seen new There is a timeline display on While you’re visiting the growth and development the remaining structure that park and walking the loop in recent years. The new provides more information development reflects Seattle’s trail, consider exploring about the theater’s history. “urban village” approach the Green Lake Tree Walk and the goals outlined in the 3. Green Lake Pitch & Putt along the way. The Green Green Lake Neighborhood Located at the south end of the Plan. These strive to maintain lake near the Aqua Theater is Lake Wallingford Tree walkability and to promote the Green Lake Pitch & Putt, Ambassadors have created a residential and mixed-use which offers fun and affordable golf for individuals and families. map to help visitors find and development. You’ll find it easy to walk to the new PCC grocery The nine-hole, par three course learn about outstanding trees store, the Green Lake library, is for pitching and putting only, around the park. Most of the coffee shops, restaurants and so leave your driver at home. stores geared to indoor and trees are near the primary 4. Bathhouse Theater outdoor activities. walking path. Built in 1927, the Bathhouse Learn more about the Green Theater was originally Lake Neighborhood Plan here: constructed to provide A print-friendly copy of the http://www.seattle.gov/ changing space and restrooms neighborhoods/npi/plans/ map is available here: for vistors to the adjacent greenlk/ swimming beach. It remained http://greenseattle.org/tree- in operation until 1970, when 2. Aqua Theater ambassadors/green-lake- the City converted it to a Located on the southwest theater. tree-walk-map side of the lake across from the Pitch & Putt, the Green The Seattle Public Theater Lake Aqua Theater was built moved into the Bathhouse You can also point your in 1950 for the first Seafair in 2000, where it has been mobile device here for an Summer Festival, a local Seattle performing plays ever since. A tradition. The theater originally particular local favorite is the interactive map: housed an attraction called theater’s annual production of http://g.co/maps/hbf2s the Aqua Follies and their The Best Christmas Pageant “swimusicals.” Ever. www.seattlepublictheater.org After the decline of swimusicals a decade later, the Aqua Theater was used for a variety of other performances. Led Zeppelin and the Grateful Dead each performed there in 1969, after which the grandstand was found to be unsafe. The

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5. Green Lake Wading Pool Seattleites will grab any excuse Places to Eat to get outside during fair Need to refuel after your weather, and the City’s wading walk? Try these local pools and sprayparks are very favorites. popular as a result. The City Chocolati has been promoting use of 7810 E Green Lake Dr N wading pools and sprayparks $$ Dessert, gifts as water-efficient alternative to Greenlake Bar & Grill individual families filling their Green Lake Park Wading Pool backyard “kiddie” pools. 7200 E Green Lake Dr N PHOTO CREDIT: City of Seattle $$ American The Green Lake Wading Pool is the largest wading pool in the Kisaku City’s system and one of the 2101 N 55th St most popular. $$ Sushi Mykonos Greek Grill 6. Boat Rental Center 310 NE 72nd St Weather permitting, the boat $$ Greek rental center is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to Nell’s Restaurant 6 p.m. Paddle boards, kayaks, 6804 E Green Lake Wy N canoes, rowboats, pedal boats, $$$ American, French and sailboats are available The Butcher and The Sunset over Green Lake to rent by the hour. There Baker PHOTO CREDIT: City of Seattle is also a café with snacks 6412 Latona Ave NE and beverages available for $$ Sandwiches, bakery purchase. The Little Red Hen Hourly rental rates for most 7115 Woodlawn Ave NE boat types are $18, though $ American sailboats cost $25 per hour.

Green Lake Park Loop Trail PHOTO CREDIT: City of Seattle

PAGE 57 Bainbridge Island

For a quick adventure outside Seattle, History grab a ferry to Bainbridge Island and Bainbridge Island is an incorporated city located explore this unique community that in Kitsap County, across Puget Sound from offers visitors and residents a quiet downtown Seattle. With easy access to Seattle by ferry and to the Kitsap Peninsula by bridge, retreat from the city. Bainbridge’s current population of 23,000 includes many commuters. Riding the ferry and visiting downtown Winslow are popular activities for tourists. In 1855, Bainbridge Island was ceded to the US government by the Suquamish tribe as part of the Treaty of Point Elliott. By the late 1800s, Bainbridge was home to the world’s largest sawmill, drawing workers from many nations; in particular, Japanese, Hawaiian, Filipino, and BAINBRIDGE Indian cultures were represented. After 1900, ISLAND the timber industry was supplemented by a O! growth in shipbuilding, especially during World War II. In the early years, Bainbridge had few interior roads, and as a result communities formed around the landings where steamers dropped freight and passengers. Car service to and from Seattle began in 1923, making overland travel and interior development on the island easier. In the 1990s, when the town of Winslow annexed the rest of the island, Bainbridge worked on a plan for focused growth in the Winslow area, with priority given to preserving the rural character of the rest of the island.

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Bainbridge Island Tour From Pier 52 (801 Alaskan Way), Winslow Way was recently redesigned to catch the Bainbridge Island ferry. create a complete street design. You can Round-trip fare is $8.00 for walk- feel the attention given to pedestrians and on passengers; no payment is bicyclists in the design of the streetscape. required on the return trip. Bainbridge Island Take note of the rain garden stormwater Crossing time is approximately 35 infrastructure, porous paving materials, minutes. plentiful bike racks, and places of refuge. Walking time from tour start is approximately 45 minutes, not including stops.

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As you arrive in Winslow, feel 4. Bainbridge Island A Different free to pick up additional Farmers’ Market maps and information from Tucked away behind City Hall, Kind of the visitors kiosk as you exit just east of Madison Avenue, the ferry. Follow the signs to is the town square. If you’re Commute downtown Winslow, just a short lucky enough to be traveling to walk from the ferry dock. the island on a Saturday, make Every day, over 75,000 Puget sure to visit the Bainbridge Sound residents commute 1. Bainbridge Island Island Farmers’ Market. You’ll Museum of Art aboard Washington State find produce, crafts, and food This museum opened in the products made or grown on ferries. Washington operates summer of 2013 and focuses the island. The market is held the largest ferry fleet in the on contemporary fine art and on Saturdays from April 11 crafts from the local region. through November 14. United States, serving over The building, which is one of www.bainbridgefarmersmarket. 20 million passengers a year. the first LEED Gold certified org museums in the country, Many Bainbridge Island boasts a rooftop garden, 5. Mora Iced Creamery recycled insulation, solar If you’re in the mood for a residents board the ferry panels, geothermal wells, and snack after strolling through the to Seattle every morning. sustainable siding. farmers market, or you want Instead of navigating rush www.biartmuseum.org something sweet for the ferry ride back to Seattle, check hour traffic, ferry commuters 2. Blackbird Bakery out Mora Iced Creamery. This often read, sleep, socialize, After checking out the local gem is just south of the museum, you’ll be ready for town square on Madrone Lane or even exercise during the coffee and baked goods at the and won’t disappoint. With 48 35-minute crossing. island’s well-loved Blackbird rotating flavors regularly on Bakery. Choose wisely. hand, there’s something for www.blackbirdbakery.com everyone. www.moraicecream.com 3. Eagle Harbor Book Company This local favorite has been serving customers since 1970. If you’re looking for a book to read on your flight home, check Washington State Ferry out the “staff picks” shelves, PHOTO CREDIT: Howard Frisk which are thoughtfully curated by the knowledgeable store employees, or just ask the staff for their recommendations! If you want something unique, head downstairs to the used book section. www.eagleharborbooks.com

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6. Grow Community year. It also offers a lawn area If you want to see a community for relaxing and a municipal that’s putting sustainability dock with beach access. first, take a ten-minute walk to From the park, the Waterfront check out the Grow Community Trail will take you right back to development on Grow Avenue. the ferry dock. Net zero homes, community gardens, and car shares Optional: AleHouse on are just a few of the unique Winslow Winslow Waterfront Park aspects of this community that Waiting for the next ferry back PHOTO CREDIT: Bainbridge Island hasn’t stopped winning praise to Seattle? Head back up to Downtown Association for its efforts. Check out their the Museum of Art and drop website for more information in at the Alehouse on Winslow about Grow Community. next door. This neat new space www.growbainbridge.com opened in the summer of 2014 and always has a great 7. Harbour Public House selection of beers on tap as Located right on Eagle Harbor, well as bottles, ciders, and this Bainbridge staple, wines to choose from. affectionately referred to as Feel free to bring your own “the pub,” is a must-do for a food, or order something from Sunset over Eagle Harbor hearty meal and was voted a one of the nearby restaurants. PHOTO CREDIT: Bainbridge Island local best for its burgers, fish www.alehouseonwinslow.com Downtown Association and chips, beer selection, wait staff, and casual dining. The menu is full of many locally sourced goodies, and they serve “heritage and hospitality on tap.” www.harbourpub.com Or if you want something to go, stop by Hitchcock Deli (on Winslow Way right next to Eagle Harbor Book Company) for a selection of sandwiches. http://hitchcockdeli.com/ HitchcockDeli/bainbridge.html

8. Waterfront Park One of Winslow’s most popular civic spaces is the 5.5-acre Waterfront Park. The park hosts festivals, musical performances, and other special events throughout the

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Queen Anne Don’t miss these Gems... Queen Anne is anchored by two commercial cores—Lower Queen Anne and Upper Queen Seattle is truly a city defined by its Anne. The neighborhood’s name comes from neighborhoods. Sadly, space does not permit the Queen Anne style of architecture used for us to give you a tour of every one of them, the earliest homes on the hill. At the base of the but here are just a few more of Seattle’s great hill, Lower Queen Anne (also known as Uptown) neighborhoods, waiting to welcome you. is home to Seattle Center, which includes the Fremont Space Needle and the Pacific Science Center. Fremont is an artsy enclave, known Upper Queen Anne includes a second urban affectionately by its residents as the “Center of village atop the hill, as well as beautiful homes the Universe” and renowned for its famous 16- and grand views of the city and Puget Sound. foot statue of Vladimir Lenin and the Fremont Don’t miss Kerry Park (near the top of Queen Troll. The neighborhood’s main strip has a Anne Hill on West Highland Drive), which many variety of restaurants, breweries, a chocolate local photographers flock to at sunset. factory, and shops to browse. On a nice day, South Lake Union a walk along the canal on the Burke-Gilman Historically, this neighborhood was home to Trail provides views of the passing boats, the lumber mills, shipyards, and Boeing’s first Fremont drawbridge, and some of Seattle’s airplane factory. Today, SLU is the heart of iconic houseboats. Seattle’s tech start-up scene, anchored by University District Amazon, biotech, and other tech cluster Seattle’s U-District is anchored by the University industries, and is one of Seattle fastest-growing of Washington, which moved from downtown to neighborhoods. the neighborhood in 1893. When UW moved Georgetown to the area, homes and businesses sprang up, Now separated from downtown by industrial and the corridor along University Way, which development in south Seattle, Georgetown was is commonly known as “the Ave,” became a one of the earliest successful settlements in the neighborhood center. The Ave is populated by area. Starting in the late 1990s, Georgetown a wide range of restaurants and funky shops. experienced a renaissance as rail yards Just to the east is the center of UW’s campus, and industrial buildings began to convert where a walk through the central plaza provides to residences, offices, and art studios. The views of the famous Suzzallo Library. Be sure to neighborhood is now famous for its unique visit the campus’s historic Rainier Vista and the aesthetic, often called “industrial bohemian Drumheller Fountain for spectacular views of chic.” Mount Rainier.

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Other Neighborhoods

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While Seattle offers a wealth of sights and San Juan Islands activities, it is only one part of a thriving region A favorite getaway spot for locals, the San full of things to see and do. If you want to get Juan Islands offer a wide variety of activities, out of the city for a little while, consider the including hiking, boating, fishing, whale following day trips that showcase what the rest watching, or just relaxing and enjoying the of the Puget Sound region has to offer. beautiful scenery. Ferries to the islands leave from the state ferry North Bend/Snoqualmie Pass terminal in Anacortes, about 90 minutes north About an hour east of Seattle on I-90, the of Seattle. Kenmore Air also offers seaplane town of North Bend is a great jumping-off flights to the islands from South Lake Union. point for sightseeing and day hikes in the www.visitsanjuans.com Cascade Mountains. Don’t miss the 270-foot www.kenmoreair.com/San-Juan-Islands Snoqualmie Falls, which receives over a million visitors a year. Popular nearby hiking areas are Skagit VAlley Mount Si (pronounced SIGH) and its nearby The Skagit Valley, located about 90 minutes smaller sibling, “Little Si.” The Washington north of Seattle, contains some of the premier Trails Association website contains extensive agricultural land in Western Washington, home resources for finding local hikes. to working farms that produce berries, apples, NOTE: Always check weather and trail vegetables, and flowers, including Washington’s conditions before hiking in the mountains. famous tulips (Skagit County produces more Higher elevations may still have snow in April. tulip bulbs than any other county in the United www.snoqualmiefalls.com States). If you make a visit, check out the www.wta.org annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which runs from April 1–30. Woodinville Wineries www.tulipfestival.org Located just 30 minutes north of Seattle, the city of Woodinville is home to over 100 wineries Downtown Bellevue and tasting rooms, representing vineyards from Sixty years ago, Bellevue was a small, newly all over the state. While most of the state’s wine incorporated community. Today, the city is a grapes are grown in the drier climates of Eastern thriving metropolis and high technology hub. Washington, Woodinville’s wineries offer the Bellevue’s downtown is home to a vibrant mix chance to taste a wide variety of appellations of shopping, arts, and entertainment, including in one place. While you’re in town, be sure to Bellevue Square, the Bellevue Arts Museum, visit Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s oldest and the 53-acre Bellevue Botanical Garden. winery, lodged in a historic chateau on 100 www.bellevuedowntown.com wooded acres. www.visitbellevuewashington.com www.woodinvillewinecountry.com www.ste-michelle.com

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