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 Seattle, Washington
Seattle's climate is mild, with the temperature moderated by the sea and protected from winds and storms by the mountains.
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 is the largest city in the state of Washington, and in the northwestern United States.
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 Ballard, Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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 Avenue N.W. between N.W. Market Street and N.W. Dock Place was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ballard%2C_Seattle%2C_Washington   (443 words)

  
 Ballard - Freepedia
Ballard is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington that was once a city before being annexed in the early 20th Century.
Robert Ballard is a marine geologist and submarine explorer best known for his discovery of the wreck of the RMS Titanic in 1985.
Florence Ballard was an American singer, and the lead singer of the Supremes before Diana Ross took that role.
en.freepedia.org /index.php?title=Ballard   (128 words)

  
 Ballard Avenue Historic District--Seattle, Washington: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary
Ballard continues to be a unique Seattle neighborhood, retaining its late 19th-century flavor while adapting to changing times.
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.
The Ballard Avenue Historic District reflects the patterns of industrial growth in Seattle, as well as the city's Scandinavian heritage.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/seattle/s1.htm   (365 words)

  
 Area Information Curtiss Apartments, Seattle Washington
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.
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, a very distinctly Scandinavian community, has been growing more multi-ethnic since its early years.
www.curtissapartments.com /areainfo.html   (308 words)

  
 Ballard Escrow Inc. Seattle Washington
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.
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.
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.
www.ballardescrow.com   (270 words)

  
 The History of Ballard Washington
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.
Seattle was eager to acquire the prosperous mill town that blocked expansion to the north.
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.
www.ballardchamber.com /ballard.shtml   (626 words)

  
 Bed & Breakfast Seattle WA Washington Cabins & Rentals - City guide
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.
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.
www.discoverourtown.com /TownPage.php?Town=2171&Cat=Publications   (5669 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, Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia
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 Ballard Real Estate and Homes for Sale in King County, Washington
With an unmistakable Scandinavian influence, Ballard is a distinct community located along the Salmon Bay in northwest Seattle.
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.
Ballard residents experience a rich cultural heritage, a safe, family-friendly community, metropolitan amenities and a high quality of life.
www.ballard-kingcounty-washington.com   (788 words)

  
 Ballard High School - Seattle, WA
Ballard High School- Seattle, WA "Ballard High School is a nurturing community of learners, where rigorous engagement with knowledge and technology is balanced with respect for personal development, for our common humanity, and for the health of our planet." -Ballard High School Mission Statement, Adopted Fall 2001
ballard.seattleschools.org   (48 words)

  
 NWsource: Travel - Seattle, Washington Attractions : Ballard & Shilshole Bay
Ballard and nearby Shilshole Bay were the Nordic section of Seattle when immigration from Norway and Sweden peaked from 1890 to 1910.
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 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)

  
 HistoryLink Essay: Seattle Landmarks: Ballard/Howe House (1901)
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)

  
 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.
Full of great locally owned boutique shops, pubs, restaurants, and waterfront parks, Ballard is a must see for tourists, as well as people from all over the Seattle area!
www.inballard.com /Webroot/index_9.shtml   (304 words)

  
 HistoryLink.org: The Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History
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.
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.
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)

  
 Pilates Seattle
Seattle yoga classes by NW Community Yoga Center offers yoga classes and Yoga retreats for the Ballard, Phinney and Greenwood communities in Seattle.
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...
inner-self.co.uk /pilates-seattle.html   (686 words)

  
 Ballard Historical Society
Ballard Historical Society, PO Box 17775, Seattle, Washington, 98127.
The Ballard Historical Society’s charter is to preserve and celebrate Ballard’s history through an extensive photographic archive and educational programs.
Today Ballard maintains its character as a small town within a big city, blessed with varied architecture and a notable Historic Landmark District.
www.ballardhistory.org /index.htm   (152 words)

  
 BEKI Watch: Seattle, Ballard Locks
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, the first two were perched together (~20 ft), both had some roufus on the breast, but I don't know if they were juv.
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)

  
 Ballard Realty Inc - Welcome
Ballard Realty, Inc. is a family owned business, now in it's third generation of ownership.
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.
We are a full service brokerage and property management company serving the Ballard, Queen Anne, Magnolia, Green Lake and Capitol Hill neighborhoods.
www.ballardrealtyinc.com   (214 words)

  
 Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
Seattle Neuroscience Institute Adds Three Prominenet Neurosurgeons, Prepares to Break Ground on New Facilities; Institute -- Comprised of 10 Neurosurgeons, an Array of Other Specialists -- to Serve as Preeminent Neuroscience Provider in Region, Beyond
www.swedish.org   (254 words)

  
 Ballard, Seattle, Washington
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.
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.
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.
www.yotor.net /wiki/es/ba/Ballard,%20Seattle,%20Washington.htm   (511 words)

  
 THE BALLARD, Seattle Vacations Rentals
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.
For its location in Seattle, please click on "View Area Map" at the bottom of this page.
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)

  
 Ballard Neighborhood Seattle King County Washington Counselor Therapist Social Worker Psychotherapist 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.
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..
www.counselingseattle.com /seattle-wa/ballard.htm   (515 words)

  
 BALLARD REFINISHERS, Furniture, Antique, Bed serving Seattle, Washington (WA)
Ballard Refinishers specialize in furniture & antique repairing and refinishing and are conveniently located in the Seattle ar.
BALLARD REFINISHERS - Furniture Repairing, Refinishing in your area.
BALLARD REFINISHERS has over 40 YEARS Experience in the field.
www.magicyellow.com /Listings/12651890.htm   (135 words)

  
 Welcome to the Ballard Market!
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.
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.
It continues to thrive today as Fremont& sister market in historic Ballard Avenue.
www.fremontmarket.com /ballard   (291 words)

  
 Ballard Seattle Washington Skatepark Pictures & Information @ The Sideways Guide!
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)

  
 Seattle, Washington
The tour begins by heading north to the artist community of Freemont and then onto Ballard, Seattle’s Nordic neighborhood.
Bustling with its numerous cafes, performing arts venues, museums and galleries, Seattle is also a striking, scenic location with views of both the ocean and mountains just a glance away.
On top of the falls sits one of Seattle’s most romantic getaways – the Salish Lodge (the exterior was used in filming the television show Twin Peaks).
www.aabb.org /Professionals/Professional_Development/Annual_meeting/am05seattle.htm   (767 words)

  
 Ballard (Seattle, WA) News
Local news for Ballard (Seattle, WA) continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Seattle is for Shoppers: From pottery to perfume to antique tiles,...
David Miller The University of Washington architecture professor addresses eco-conscious design at a forum co-sponsored by UW and Seattle Architecture Foundation.
www.topix.net /city/seattle-wa-ballard   (916 words)

  
 Seattle Washington State - Seattle 4U
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.
Seattle Citysearch is your local Cityguide and yellowpages.
www.riversedgeokc.com /seattle-washington-state.html   (391 words)

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