Tag Archives: Lake Washington Ship Canal

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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People of the Ship Canal: Carl Signor’s Grocery Store

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Before the present-day ship canal at the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, there was a smaller, hand-dug channel.  It had been used for sending logs to mill, and small boats could travel in the canal.  Prior to the completion of the … Continue reading →

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People of the Ship Canal: A.J. Goddard, Businessman and Legislator

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

The Fremont neighborhood of Seattle began in 1888 as a named, planned real estate development.  With its advantageous location at the northwest corner of Lake Union, Fremont grew rapidly.  In addition to its location with access to natural resources like … Continue reading →

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