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  Encyclopedia: Ballard, Seattle, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Nordic Heritage Museum is a museum in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.
Fremont Fremont is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington.
Interbay is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington consisting of the valley between Queen Anne Hill on the east and Magnolia on the west, plus filled-in areas of Smith Cove and Salmon Bay.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Ballard,-Seattle,-Washington   (1208 words)

  
 Seattle, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Seattle is the largest city in the state of Washington, and in the northwestern United States.
Seattle is known as the home of grunge music, has a reputation for heavy coffee consumption, and was the site of the 1999 meeting of the World Trade Organization shut down by anti-globalist demonstrators.
Seattle's climate is mild, with the temperature moderated by the sea and protected from winds and storms by the mountains.
bopedia.com /en/wikipedia/s/se/seattle__washington.html   (1717 words)

  
 Ballard, Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Three miles (5 km) of this line are now operated as the Ballard Terminal Railroad, which runs along Salmon Bay from N.W. 40th Street to the BNSF Railway mainline at N.W. 67th.
The Ballard Bridge carries 15th Avenue over Salmon Bay to Interbay, and the Salmon Bay Bridge carries the BNSF Railway tracks over the bay, west of the locks.
Ballard is the traditional center of Seattle's ethnically Scandinavian seafaring community, although in recent years the decline of the fishing industry and gentrification have both made inroads into the actual demographics.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ballard,_Seattle,_Washington   (443 words)

  
 Ballard - Freepedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Florence Ballard was an American singer, and the lead singer of the Supremes before Diana Ross took that role.
Robert Ballard is a marine geologist and submarine explorer best known for his discovery of the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985.
Ballard is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington that was once a city before being annexed in the early 20th Century.
en.freepedia.org /index.php?title=Ballard   (128 words)

  
 The History of Ballard Washington
In 1890, with Ballard’s incorporation as a city, it became the third largest city in the newly formed state of Washington, with 1,636 residents.
Seattle was eager to acquire the prosperous mill town that blocked expansion to the north.
Today in the metropolitan area of Seattle, Ballard continues to be the center of a unique combination of manufacturing and commercial fishing industries and recreational boating.
www.ballardchamber.com /ballard.shtml   (626 words)

  
 Ballard Escrow Inc. Seattle Washington
Greg, having had a law practice in Ballard for over twenty years, inspired the creation of Ballard Escrow as a unique escrow company to be owned and operated by a staff of qualified real estate attorneys.
Ballard Escrow combines exemplary service with unmatched expertise to give the closing process clarity and to assure our clients that their real estate transactions will close without delays and, more importantly, without future legal problems.
Ballard Escrow takes pride in ensuring that all parties to the transaction are fully informed throughout the closing process and clearly understand the legal implications of the closing documents.
www.ballardescrow.com   (270 words)

  
 Ballard Avenue Historic District--Seattle, Washington: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
By 1895, Ballard claimed to be the center of the world's largest shingle industry and, by 1904, was producing an incredible 3 million shingles per day.
Annexed in 1907 by Seattle, Ballard received another boost in 1916, when the Army Corps of Engineers dredged Salmon Bay and allowed the growth of a commercial fishing fleet.
Ballard continues to be a unique Seattle neighborhood, retaining its late 19th-century flavor while adapting to changing times.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/seattle/s1.htm   (365 words)

  
 Ballard Real Estate and Homes for Sale in King County, Washington
Ballard real estate options consist of single-family, detached homes, estate properties, condominiums and townhouses, sound and mountain view properties, as well as homes with waterfront access.
Ballard residents experience a rich cultural heritage, a safe, family-friendly community, metropolitan amenities and a high quality of life.
To him, Seattle's natural beauty, interesting and friendly people and amazing amount of parks, musical venues and places to visit with a friend over a cup of coffee are a few of the reasons why he continues to call this city home.
www.ballard-kingcounty-washington.com   (788 words)

  
 Area Information Curtiss Apartments, Seattle Washington
Ballard, a very distinctly Scandinavian community, has been growing more multi-ethnic since its early years.
It was annexed in 1906 by Seattle after a horse fell into its drinking water and died, polluting it and forcing its residents to turn to their neighbors to the south for help.
Ballard, which was once supported primarily by the timber and fishing industries, is still supported economically by fishing as well as commercial shipping, light industry and a business community that is quite active.
www.curtissapartments.com /areainfo.html   (308 words)

  
 HistoryLink.org: The Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Washington weather can be quite blustery this time of year, as famed director Cecil B. DeMille found out when a blizzard forced his film crew off Mt. Rainier on October 26, 1924.
The NAACP itself was only three years old at the time, and the Seattle's branch was one of the first founded west of the Mississippi River.
Five years later to the day, a building permit was issued for the Smith Tower, and when it was completed in 1914, all of the newly annexed community could be seen from its observation deck.
www.historylink.org   (1387 words)

  
 BEKI Watch: Seattle, Ballard Locks
There were three Belted Kingfishers at the Ballard Locks this morning, the first two were perched together (~20 ft), both had some roufus on the breast, but I don't know if they were juv.
This morning there were at least 5 Belted Kingfishers at the Ballard Locks in Seattle.
There were three Belted Kingfishers at the Ballard Locks this morning, two together and one "interloper".
home.comcast.net /~salix/beki/places/WA/sea-ball.htm   (533 words)

  
 HistoryLink Essay: Seattle Landmarks: Ballard/Howe House (1901)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ballard built his home on the south slope of Queen Anne Hill where other prosperous Seattle residents were taking advantage of the sweeping views of the city and of Elliott Bay.
The house was declared a Seattle Landmark on May 14, 1979, because it embodied distinctive visible characteristics of an architectural style.
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, Landmarks Preservation Board, 700 Third Avenue, 4th Floor, Seattle, Washington.
www.historylink.org /output.CFM?file_ID=3197   (272 words)

  
 Pilates Seattle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Please read ahead for further information on pilates seattle or follow the links on the left hand side that relate to the area you are looking for.
Seattle Pilates, pilates, seattle, pilates international, physical therapy, injury prevention, sports rehabilitation, dance, ballet seattle, modern dance seattle, pilates certification, teacher certification, pilates education...
Seattle yoga classes by NW Community Yoga Center offers yoga classes and Yoga retreats for the Ballard, Phinney and Greenwood communities in Seattle.
inner-self.co.uk /pilates-seattle.html   (686 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast Seattle WA Washington Cabins & Rentals - City guide
Days Inn Seattle Downtown 2205 Seventh Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, There are 91 tastefully appointed guest rooms which have been carefully designed with your comfort in mind available at this hotel that offers hair dryers in all of the rooms and irons and ironing boards upon request.
Ramada Inn Downtown Seattle 2200 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121, Located in the Heart of Downtown Seattle, An ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers, this hotel offers spacious and comfortable guest rooms which are filled with an array of modern conveniences sure to please the most discriminating traveler.
Seattle Lake Union Courtyard 925 Westlake Avenue, Seattle, WA 98109, Located in Downtown Seattle, There are 250 well appointed guest rooms available at this hotel that features comfortable sitting areas, large work desks, coffee makers, and high speed Internet access in all of the rooms.
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=2171&Cat=Publications   (5669 words)

  
 NWsource: Travel - Seattle, Washington Attractions : Ballard & Shilshole Bay
The section of Seattle called Ballard was established in the 1880s by Capt. William R. Ballard, and had grown to more than 15,000 people by the early part of this century.
Ballard and nearby Shilshole Bay were the Nordic section of Seattle when immigration from Norway and Sweden peaked from 1890 to 1910.
Ballard still retains a trace of its Scandinavian heritage, although like most of the city, the ethnic lines have blurred considerably; Italian, Mexican, and Chinese places are common, and the old Scandie’s shop is now an Indian restaurant!
www.nwsource.com /travel/scr/tf_detail.cfm?id=4157&cid=0&pageid=WA&cityid=2   (901 words)

  
 Seattle Washington State - Seattle 4U   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Seattle Citysearch is your local Cityguide and yellowpages.
Located in Seattle, Washington, the Center is the Northwest's largest, most comprehensive medical center.
Seattle, WA, is surrounded by fertile farming areas that produce excellent vegetables, grains and fruits.
www.riversedgeokc.com /seattle-washington-state.html   (391 words)

  
 Ballard a Seattle Scandinavian Neighborhood
Ballard is an eclectic and artsy district of Seattle Washington located about a 10 minute drive Northwest of downtown Seattle.
In 1889 it was incorporated in Washington State and in 1907, Ballard was annexed to Seattle.
Proud of its Scandinavian heritage, Ballard has many reminders of its past including the annual Norwegian Constitution Day Parade on May 17, the Nordic Heritage Museum, and the Bergen Place mural that was dedicated by the King and Queen of Norway in 1996.
www.inballard.com /Webroot/index_9.shtml   (304 words)

  
 Ballard Historical Society
Originally home to mill workers, fishermen and boat builders—many of whom emigrated from Scandinavia—Ballard was a separate city until annexed to Seattle in 1907.
Today Ballard maintains its character as a small town within a big city, blessed with varied architecture and a notable Historic Landmark District.
The Ballard Historical Society’s charter is to preserve and celebrate Ballard’s history through an extensive photographic archive and educational programs.
www.ballardhistory.org   (152 words)

  
 Ballard, Seattle, Washington Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ballard, Seattle, Washington Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography
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www.folkartmuseum.com /encyclopedia/Ballard%2C_Seattle%2C_Washington   (675 words)

  
 Ballard, Seattle, Washington   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Guillermo Rankin Ballard, dueño del juez colindante de la tierra burke las tenencias, unidas posteriormente burke, Leary, y Gilman, y asumió el control la gerencia del revelado, entonces llamada Gilman Park.
El puente de Ballard lleva la décimo quinta avenida sobre la bahía de color salmón a Interbay, y el puente de color salmón de la bahía lleva las pistas norteñas del FE de Burlington santa sobre la bahía, al oeste de los cierres.
Ballard es el centro tradicional de la comunidad étnico escandinava del seafaring de Seattle, del aunque en años recientes la declinación la industria de pesca y gentrification tiene ambos hizo incursiones en el demographics real.
www.yotor.net /wiki/es/ba/Ballard,%20Seattle,%20Washington.htm   (511 words)

  
 THE BALLARD, Seattle Vacations Rentals
In addition there is a well equipped fitness room and sauna, a landscaped sundeck with swimming pool and spa, and a rooftop deck with panoramic views.
Ballard is an eclectic and artsy neighborhood of Seattle, minutes from downtown and popular sites such as Pike Place Market, the Space Needle and Seattle Art Museum.
The locks at nearby Washington Ship Canal draw tourists and locals alike and make it possible for boaters to travel between fresh water Lake Washington and salt water Puget Sound.
www.rentalo.com /21582/theballard.html   (465 words)

  
 Seattle Washington Divorce Bankruptcy Attorneys Family Law Firm WA
Welcome to Ballard Law Group in Seattle, Washington.  We are a small firm of Divorce and Bankruptcy attorneys located in the historic and scenic neighborhood of Ballard.  Our Practice Areas[link to practice areas] involve mainly Family Law issues, such as Divorce, and financial matters such as Bankruptcy and Business Law.
At Ballard Law Group, we handle a wide range of Family Law matters including divorce, separation, premarital agreements, paternity, custody, visitation, and support for married and meretricious (common-law, same-sex, gay, lesbian) relationships.
For Spanish-speaking clients, we have the ability to do both interpretation and translation of legal documents.  We also assist immigrants who are facing deportation or removal due to domestic violence and assault charges.
www.ballardlawgroup.com   (269 words)

  
 Ballard Realty Inc - Welcome
Ballard Realty, Inc. is a family owned business, now in it's third generation of ownership.
We are a full service brokerage and property management company serving the Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Green Lake and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.
There are two key aspects to Ballard Realty's past and future success: our commitment to our clients' goals and the values by which we live, everyday, as a company.
www.ballardrealtyinc.com   (214 words)

  
 Welcome to the Ballard Market!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
At the farmers market’s picturesque new Ballard Avenue location you'll find a vast selection of just-picked organic fruits and vegetables from Washington farms and orchards, as well as wild craftings—honeys, jams, jellies, mushrooms, sauces, spices and herbs.
We urge you to discover this beautiful European-style farmers market in one of Seattle’s most unique historical neighborhoods and explore the rest of Ballard while you’re here.
We gratefully acknowledge the Ballard Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Nickels and the City of Seattle, and our merchant neighbors and customers in Ballard whos support makes this market possible.
www.fremontmarket.com /ballard   (291 words)

  
 Ballard Neighborhood Seattle King County Washington Counselor Therapist Social Worker Psychotherapist 98107 98117   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ballard Neighborhood Seattle King County Washington Counselor Therapist Social Worker Psychotherapist 98107 98117
Designed to help consumers seeking counseling or group therapy to find the right counselor, therapist, social worker or psychotherapist in the Ballard, Loyal Heights and Crown Hill areas of Seattle King County Washington 98107, 98117..
Ballard High School (1418 NW 65th Street, Seattle, Washington 98117) got its start in the fall of 1901 and by 2002 had graduated 30,000 students.
www.counselingseattle.com /seattle-wa/ballard.htm   (515 words)

  
 Ballard (Seattle, WA) News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Many of the most popular restaurants in the Pike Place Market's neighborhood are signed up to serve up samples of their specialties this evening during the annual Feast at the Market to raise money for the Pike...
David Miller The University of Washington architecture professor addresses eco-conscious design at a forum co-sponsored by UW and Seattle Architecture Foundation.
Seattle is for Shoppers: From pottery to perfume to antique tiles,...
www.topix.net /city/seattle-wa-ballard   (916 words)

  
 Ballard Seattle Washington Skatepark Pictures & Information @ The Sideways Guide!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Ballard skatepark, located in the Ballard section of Seattle, WA may be on borrowed time.
The address for the park is 22nd Ave NW and 58th Ave NW Seattle, WA.
From Downtown Seattle, take Denny north until it turns into 15th.
www.thesidewaysguide.com /HTML/Skate/Skateparks/States/WA/Ballard/ballardWASP.html   (276 words)

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