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Fremont’s Grand Union Streetcar Switch

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

One of the reasons why Fremont in Seattle was long regarded as the Center of the Universe was because of its convergence of streetcar lines. At the north end of the Fremont Bridge, at 34th & Fremont Avenue where there … Continue reading →

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The Fremont Neighborhood in Seattle: Why the Name?

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Wedgwood in Seattle History

Each neighborhood of Seattle proudly waves the banner of its unique name, and yet many were named in a similar way:  by real estate investors.   Fremont in Seattle was also named by real estate investors.  What made the Seattle … Continue reading →

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