Monthly Archives: July 2017

Waterway: The Story of Seattle’s Locks and Ship Canal

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Where do you take your visitors from out of town, when they come to Seattle? For both locals and out-of-town visitors, one of the favorite destinations in Seattle is the Ballard Locks.  Located in north Seattle just west of the … Continue reading →

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Ship Canal Centennial Boat Parade

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

July 4, 1917 was the official opening day of the Ballard Locks in Seattle.  On that day one hundred years ago, the SS Roosevelt led a marine parade of commercial and pleasure craft through the ship canal into Lake Union. On … Continue reading →

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