Download or read book Seattle s Waterfront written by Joy Keniston-Longrie and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattle's waterfront has served as a central hub for people, transportation, and commerce since time immemorial. A low natural shoreline provided the Duwamish-Suquamish people with excellent canoe access to permanent villages and seasonal fishing camps. High bluffs served as a sacred place for tribal members' final journey to the spirit world. When the first settlers arrived in the 1850s, Seattle's shoreline began to change drastically. Emerald hills covered with dense forests were logged for timber to make way for the new city. As time passed, Seattle constructed a log seawall, wooden sidewalks, wharfs, buildings, streets, railroad trestles, and eventually, a massive concrete viaduct over the original aquatic lands, changing the natural environment to a built environment. Today, Seattle's shoreline continues to change as the city demolishes the viaduct, rebuilds the seawall, and creates an inviting new waterfront that all will enjoy for generations to come.

Download or read book Seattle s Central Waterfront Plan written by Seattle (Wash.). Department of Planning and Development and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Seattle written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Seattle is your guide to the very best of the city of Seattle. Packed with activities for travelers to enjoy, our Top 10 Guide to Seattle lets you experience the best of this city, from the Public Market to the best places to stop for coffee to the most delicious restaurants and cafes in the city. Find places to cycle, sail, or ski, or take a ferry excursion of Puget Sound. From the best shopping districts and markets to fun activities for children to the loveliest lakes, gardens, and parks, our Top 10 Guide is packed with insider tips that will help you make the most of your trip to Seattle. True to its name, this guidebook covers all major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you.

Download or read book Rising Tides and Tailwinds written by Casey McNerthney and published by . This book was released on 2024-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Seattle Waterfront written by Paul Dorpat and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Seattle s Floating Homes written by Erin Feeney and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattle's floating homes community began as a population of unregulated and inexpensive industrial houses in the late 1800s, yet it has evolved to become some of the most sought-after real estate in Seattle today. Little has been shared about this intimate and unique community that is characterized by eclectic architecture, diverse individuals, and a strong sense of community. It is hard to imagine Seattle without its floating homes, but there was a period of time when the community was considered undesirable and was almost driven from the city shores. This book explores the community history of floating homes in Seattle, tales from life on the dock, and the ongoing challenges of being a fringe neighborhood in the urban context of the city.

Download or read book Beautiful America s Seattle written by Cheryl Landes and published by Beautiful America Publishing Co.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattle author, Cheryl Landes puts her talents and long time love affair with her city Seattle into a delightful, entertaining and informative text about this gem of the northwest city -- "Seattle." Skillfully guiding you through famous streets, neighborhoods and the delightful nooks and crannies, Cheryl brings the city alive in this new publication that follows a long succession of wonderful books about "Seattle." The best yet, this text is supported with stunningly beautiful photography from many of the northwest's best photographers, including Mark Windom and Rick Morley. This is a publication you don't want to miss!

Download or read book Seattle s Central Waterfront Plan written by Seattle (Wash.). Department of Planning and Development and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Seattle Book of Dates written by Eden Dawn and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top music and book gifts for 2023 — Seattle Times Discover the best of Seattle in a whole new way! Here are 125 secret spots, beloved locales, and unexpected destinations offer endless options for date night and weekend adventures. From the authors of the bestselling Portland Book of Dates comes this insider's guide to the coolest spots in Seattle and Washington state. A visual delight, the illustrated book marries style and substance and the result is a curated and creative collection of more than 125 often-inexpensive outings in and around Seattle to inspire romance and adventure. For locals and visitors alike, this is an essential resource for couples of all ages (and singles with friends) interested in learning about off-the-beaten-path things to do, see, and taste in Seattle and environs. Outings run the gamut: Tropical Winter Date features the Volunteer Park Conservatory and a secret drink at Inside PassageGet High on History includes a trip to the Klondike Gold Rush Historic Park and Smith Tower Observatory (and bar!)Eat, Drink, and Be Gay offers up Capitol Hill bars that celebrate and cater to the queer communityFarther afield adventures include trips to Vancouver and Victoria, the San Juans and other islands, Bellingham and Skagit Vallet, Mount Rainier, Eastern Washington, and more! Authors (and married couple) Eden Dawn and Ashod Simonian seek out the obscure and fascinating, and the date descriptions are motivating enough to prompt even the most dedicated Netflix-and-chillers to head out the door.

Download or read book High Tide written by Rutherford Hayes Calkins and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A History of Seattle Waterfront Workers 1884 1934 written by Ronald Magden and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Seattle s Central Waterfront Plan written by Seattle (Wash.). Department of Planning and Development and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Waterfront Revitalization in Seattle written by Padraic Burke and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Maritime Seattle written by Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society and published by Arcadia Library Editions. This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seattle grew from pioneer settlement to bustling metropolis, its waterfront evolving from a marsh to a thriving complex of industrial sites on both salt and fresh water. This pictorial history weaves the story of the evolution of the Seattle and King County waterfronts through photographs, images, and maps as it develops from marsh to container terminal. Beginning in 1850 with the pre-canal era, here are the lumber mills, local freight and passenger transportation, coastal and ocean shipping, the shipyards, and the stories of significant figures in the history of Seattle's waterfront. Shown also is how the rapid growth of the shipyard facilities was counterbalanced with the development of the labor movement. The forging of this shipping epicenter is captured here in over 200 vintage photographs.

Download or read book On the Waterfront written by Port of Seattle and published by . This book was released on 198? with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Too High and Too Steep written by David B. Williams and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residents and visitors in today’s Seattle would barely recognize the landscape that its founding settlers first encountered. As the city grew, its leaders and inhabitants dramatically altered its topography to accommodate their changing visions. In Too High and Too Steep, David B. Williams uses his deep knowledge of Seattle, scientific background, and extensive research and interviews to illuminate the physical challenges and sometimes startling hubris of these large-scale transformations, from the filling in of the Duwamish tideflats to the massive regrading project that pared down Denny Hill. In the course of telling this fascinating story, Williams helps readers find visible traces of the city’s former landscape and better understand Seattle as a place that has been radically reshaped. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af51FU8hHLI Too High and Too Steep was made possible in part by a grant from 4Culture's Heritage Program.

Download or read book National Trust Guide Seattle written by Walt Crowley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-02-11 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Trust guides are the most in-depth guides to the historyand architecture of U.S. cities ever published. From famouslandmarks to little-known places, this fascinating guide takes youon an exciting journey through Seattle's cultural, historical, andarchitectural treasures. Walking tours and nearby trips in and around Seattle * Easy-to-follow maps for each area of the city * 200 vintage and contemporary photographs * Listings of national, state, and city landmarks * Index of museums, calendar of annual events, and more.