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	Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Seattle's climate is mild, with the temperature moderated by the sea and protected from winds and storms by the mountains.
		Seattle was also the hometown of Jimi Hendrix, Duff McKagan(Guns 'n Roses) and Quincy Jones, while Ann and Nancy Wilson of the band Heart, often attributed to Seattle, were actually from the neighboring suburb of Bellevue.
		Seattle does not even have its own jail, contracting out the few misdemeanor inmates it convicts to either the King County Jail (which is located downtown), the Yakima County Jail, or (for short-term holdings) the Renton City Jail.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seattle,_Washington (5261 words)

	Fremont, Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Named after Fremont, Nebraska, the hometown of two of its founders, L. Griffith and E. Blewett, it is situated along the Fremont Cut of the Lake Washington Ship Canal to the north of Queen Anne, the east of Ballard, the south of
		The neighborhood's main thoroughfares are Fremont and Aurora Avenues N. (north- and southbound), and N. 46th, 45th, 36th, and 34th Streets (east- and westbound).
		Fremont Bridge carries Fremont Avenue over the canal to the hill's base.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fremont,_Seattle,_Washington (5261 words)

	Fremont, Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Named after Fremont, Nebraska, the hometown of two of its founders, L. Griffith and E. Blewett, it is situated along the Fremont Cut of the Lake Washington Ship Canal to the north of Queen Anne, the east of Ballard, the south of Phinney Ridge, and the southwest of Wallingford.
		The neighborhood's main thoroughfares are Fremont and Aurora Avenues N. (north- and southbound), and N. 46th, 45th, 36th, and 34th Streets (east- and westbound).
		The neighborhood remains home to a statue of Lenin salvaged from Slovakia after the fall of the communist government in 1989 and to the Fremont Troll, an 18-foot tall concrete sculpture of a troll crushing a Volkswagen Beetle in its right hand, created in 1990 and situated under the north end of the Aurora Bridge.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fremont,_Seattle,_Washington (369 words)

	HistoryLink Essay: Now & Then -- Seattle's Fremont Bridge
		The bridge crosses the Lake Washington Canal, connecting Seattle's Fremont Neighborhood with Queen Anne on the other side.
		In 1903, Fremont was still a dry town, being within the four-mile circle of sobriety which then surrounded the University of Washington and protected the temperance of its students.
		But for those in grace, this repeated and relaxed drawing of the Fremont Bridge may be an intimation of a heaven which, for all we know, is filled with bascule bridges performing for the souls of those confirmed in Fremont.
	www.historylink.org /output.CFM?file_ID=2577 (369 words)

	Fremont bridge
		A recently published article in the Seattle Press mused about how the Fremont Bridge got to be painted orange and blue and bemoaned that "much of Fremont history has never been written down," with the author suggesting that this tale was one of them.
		Fremont's then-honorary mayor, Armen Stepanian, cried foul, suggesting that the City's excuse for excluding orange was a sham, with the REAL reason being objections from business owners who viewed orange as synonymous with the neighborhood's lingering image in those days as a hippy haven.
		On Oct. 25, 1985, I was one of some 50 Fremont merchants and residents who gathered at the north entrance of the Fremont Bridge to witness the official dedication ceremony for the bridge's new paint job: blue with orange highlights.
	www.southendshopper.com /2000news/0012dec/opfremont.html (369 words)

	SDOT - Bridges and Roadway Structures
		The First Avenue South Bridges, two parallel bridges at the City of Seattle's southern border, and the Montlake Bridge, are movable bridges maintained and operated by the Washington State Department of Transportation.
		The Fremont Bridge's current color was chosen by a 1985 poll taken among Fremont residents and by the Fremont Arts Council.
		The Ballard Bridge, located at the west end of the Lake Washington Ship Canal at Salmon Bay, is the fourth and last of the Lake Washington Ship Canal Bridges to be passed before entering Puget Sound from Lake Washington.
	www.seattle.gov /transportation/bridges.htm (369 words)

	See Seattle Odyssey
		The Troll is lurking under the Aurora Bridge, Seattle's biggest, in Fremont (not the Fremont Bridge).
		Seattle Odyssey is an incredulous journey that appeals to kids of all ages in the spirit of Alice in Wonderland.
		This Seattle landmark was constructed in 1979 with a fiberglass cast of five fat pink toes added to the cab of a miniature tow truck.
	www.see-seattle.com /odyssey.htm (369 words)

	Fremont Seattle Neighborhood Houses - Tam Fischer Seattle Native Real Estate
		A little further north from Fremont is the North Seattle Community College, easily reachable by car from Fremont or by Metro City bus (route #16), because Fremont is a major juncture of half a dozen bus lines.
		Although Fremont is a large residential neighborhood here in Seattle, its main business and historical area is so incredibly fun and exciting that you've got to look into outfits like the Fremont Neighborhood Council to begin to understand the mystique of Fremont.
		Fremont Seattle Neighborhood Houses - Tam Fischer Seattle Native Real Estate
	www.tamfischer.com /fremont.asp (369 words)

	Fremont photo gallery
		The citizens of Fremont, known as "Fremonsters", officially declared Fremont to be the Center of the Universe, evidenced by the sign on the south side of the Fremont Bridge.
		Fremont has its own rocket, which was built by the US military in the 1950's.
		Fremont abounds with public art, such as "Waiting for the Interurban", by Richard Beyer, which consists of 5 commuters and a dog crafted out of aluminum.
	www.seattlephotographs.com /photos/fremont/fremont_photo_gallery.htm (369 words)

	Fremont Bridge (Seattle) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		One of the busiest bascule bridges in the world according to the Seattle Department of Transportation, the Fremont Bridge opens an average of 35 times a day.
		Seattle Department of Transportation: Fremont Bridge ( http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/transportation/bridges.htm#fremont)
		The Fremont Bridge at the opening of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, July 4, 1917
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fremont_Bridge_(Seattle) (369 words)

	Issue 11: The People in Your Neighborhood by Ben Livingston
		From the movable bridge headquarters beneath the south side of the Fremont Bridge, I was led through a short maze--past the motor room, the humongous gears and recently-installed buffer cylinders that act as cushions when the bridge comes down, and through a plethora of doors-and up into the control tower.
		Living in Seattle for many years now, I've walked or biked or driven over numerous bridges, and with all the drawbridges I've been on, not once have I seen a drawbridge operator.
		Fremont is the lowest bridge at 30 feet.
	www.tabletnewspaper.com /old%20tablet/vol2iss_11/fremontbridge.htm (369 words)

	Book hotels in Seattle Washington USA
		Seattle is the largest city in the Northwest with more than a half a million residents in the city itself and another two and a half million in the surrounding suburbs, yet it is very clean and beautiful.
		The beauty of the lush green expanses in and around Seattle is assured because of the approximately 38 inches of rainfall per year.
		Seattle Center has a children's museum and interactive science center; Imax theater and several buildings with hands on exhibits.
	www.strathlorntravel.co.uk /travel-seattle.asp (854 words)

	Seattle, Washington
		Seattle is characterized by a diverse and dynamic population.
		The seat of King County, Seattle is the hub of the sprawling metropolitan region of Greater Seattle and is the largest city in Washington.
		Seattle boasts the shortest routes from the U.S. mainland to Tokyo, Japan, and is the primary American port to Asia and Siberia.
	www.theusaonline.com /cities/seattle.htm (5448 words)

	Fremont
		Fremont, Seattle, Washington in Fremont, Seattle.]] Fremont is a neighborhood in Wallingford.
		Fremont (village), Wisconsin Fremont is a village located in 2000 census, the village had a total population of 666.
		Fremont (town), Wisconsin Fremont is a town located in 2000 census, the town had a total population of 632.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /topics/fremont.html (5448 words)

	Seattle, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Seattle's climate is mild, with the temperature moderated by the sea and protected from winds and storms by the mountains.
		Seattle does not even have its own jail, contracting out the few misdemeanor inmates it convicts to either the King County Jail (which is located downtown), the Yakima County Jail, or (for short-term holdings) the Renton City Jail.
		Seattle is often thought of as the home of grunge rock and musicians like Kurt Cobain of Nirvana, who reached vast audiences in the early 1990s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seattle,_Washington (5448 words)

	Fremont Real Estate and Homes For Sale - Homes For Sale in Fremont
		Not to be forgotten is the Fremont Solstice Parade, held every year on the Saturday nearest to the Summer Solstice.
		For a brisk walk, visit the Fremont Canal Park, which stretches nearly a mile along the Lake Washington Ship Canal near the Fremont Bridge.
		The festival is the signature event of the Fremont Arts Council.
	www.seattles-real-estate.com /seattle_fremont.htm (5448 words)

	Fremont
		Fremont's population is a mix of primarily artists, students, and young professionals.
		Fremont is centrally located with excellent access to the freeways and downtown.
		One of the most charming aspects of Fremont is the eclectic collection of art tucked away in every nook and cranny.
	www.apartmentinsider.com /fremont.html (5448 words)

	DJC.COM: Fremont Bridge needs major work, provided by Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
		The Fremont Bridge is among four drawbridges and 230 miles of city streets that would be fixed up if Proposition 2, a $90 million transportation improvement bond measure, is approved by voters in November.
		The other three bridges to be fixed are the Ballard Bridge, University Bridge and the First Avenue South Bridge.
		The measure earmarks $4.7 million for the 1917 bridge which the city says is the most frequently operated bridge in the world.
	www.djc.com /news/const/10031577.html (5448 words)

	Seattle Press on Line - What Color Should the Fremont Bridge Be?
		The Fremont Bridge is not a lovely blue; it is cobalt blue and tangerine orange, two colors that could only be made harmonious and complementary in one place in the universe.
		The Fremont Bridge, as far as I know, is the only orange and blue bridge.
		It is one of four bridges built to span the new Lake Washington Ship Canal at the beginning of the 20th century, and the other three are nice dull colors.
	www.seattlepress.com /article-8873.html (5448 words)

	Work scheduled for Fremont Bridge
		Seattle neighborhoods to be linked by bike trail
		The work will come several months before next year's planned reconstruction of the bridge's approach roads and three years before planned renovation of the electrical system and other parts of the mechanical system.
		The span will continue to be raised and lowered for boat traffic, as usual, said manager David Chew.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /local/199560_bridge13.html (5448 words)

	Seattle Press on Line - Ale Drinkers will help the Fremont Bridge Get Lit
		The new Hales beverage was inspired by the concept for lighting the Fremont Bridge.
		Fremont Fun Club Rotary and other community organizations are helping to raise funds for the project, which will cost around $450,000.
		Ale Drinkers will help the Fremont Bridge Get Lit
	www.seattlepressonline.com /article-966.html (5448 words)

	Cascade Bicycle Club Advocacy: Issues: Fremont Bridge
		The Fremont Bridge is the state's busiest bridge for bicycles.
		Among workers residing in the cluster of 17 census tracts north of the Ship Canal and in the immediate vicinity of the Fremont Bridge, 1655 of them are bicycle commuters (journey-to-work mode on April 1, 2000, US Census).
		This is largely because Seattle has no policy mandating that bicycles and pedestrians be accommodated in new construction and reconstruction of its transportation resources.
	www.cascade.org /Advocacy/fremontbridge.cfm (5448 words)

	The Seattle Times: Local News: Two soldiers killed in Iraq
		SEATTLE — The Fremont Bridge lost electrical power for about 4-1/2 hours yesterday, forcing bridge crews to crank the bridge open, one half at a time, with a backup gas motor.
		The Fremont Bridge is about 70 years old.
		It's believed to be the first time the bridge lost power for a reason that wasn't weather-related.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2001918256_dige03m.html (5448 words)

	Seattle Language Academy, Study Languages Seattle, Seattle Languages, Foreign Language
		#26 East Green Lake, Wallingford, Fremont, Downtown Seattle (north to south)
		Seattle Language Academy is located in the Canal Centre, at 126 NW Canal Street, Suite 100.
		The Canal Centre is located on the Fremont side of the Lake Washington Ship Canal, approximately one-third mile west of the Fremont Bridge.
	www.sealang.com /utility/directions.asp (5448 words)

	The Seattle Times: Pacific Northwest Magazine
		THAT SUZIE BURKE has come to represent so much about Fremont is a bit ironic, considering she's not artistic ("it was the hardest subject in school"), lives in Ballard and places herself politically "to the right of Atilla the Hun" — the opposite of the stereotypical Fremonster.
		Burke holds forth as treasurer of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce, one of the myriad community, educational, charitable and religious organizations in which she is involved.
		He preached the wonders of recycling and championed bright orange as the color for the Fremont Bridge to differentiate it from the rest of the city's green spans.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /pacificnw/2001/0729/cover.html (5448 words)

	HistoryLink Essay: Seattle Neighborhoods: Fremont -- Thumbnail History
		Fremont, one of Seattle's liveliest neighborhoods, modestly calls itself "the Center of the Universe." Located north of the Ship Canal that connects Lake Union with Puget Sound, it is home to sculptural curiosities and a lively mix of bistros, artist studios, boutiques and coffee shops.
		Fremont is home to such curiosities as the giant Troll statue under the Aurora Bridge, the Slovakian sculpture of Vladimir I. Lenin on N 36th Street, and "People Waiting for the Interurban," Richard Beyer's 1978 sculptural monument to mass transit gone by.
		Fremont is named for the Nebraska hometown of two of the area's founders, L. Griffith and E. Blewett, who joined with dentist-entrepreneur Dr. E.
	www.historylink.org /output.CFM?file_ID=1320 (5448 words)

	DJC.COM: City backs loan for Fremont Bridge fix, provided by Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
		SEATTLE -- The City Council on Monday approved a low-interest $10 million loan to help fund the $30.5 million Fremont Bridge reconstruction project.
		The city said the bridge is in deteriorated condition and does not meet current seismic codes.
		About $20.5 million will be spend on reconstruction of the bridge approaches, $7.5 million for electrical/mechanical upgrades and $3 million for bridge maintenance shop reconstruction.
	www.djc.com /news/co/11146916.html (5448 words)

	SDOT - Fremont Bridge Maintenance and Seismic Retrofit Project
		This is the last of 25 bridges to be strengthened as part of the City of Seattle’s Bridge Seismic Retrofit and Major Maintenance Program; a $24 million program to make key bridges more likely to withstand the force of a major earthquake.
		Major maintenance and seismic retrofit work began on the Fremont Bridge in June of 1999, and was completed in the spring of 2000.
		SDOT - Fremont Bridge Maintenance and Seismic Retrofit Project
	www.cityofseattle.net /transportation/fremontbridgeseismic.htm (5448 words)

	Fremont (Seattle, WA) News
		Seattle-based Metzler North America has paid $65.75 million for two mid-rise office buildings on the Adobe campus in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood, a Metzler executive said.
		SEATTLE +Legislation passed today by the City Council advances the Wallingford Urban Village and furthers the vision and goals of the Wallingford Neighborhood Plan.
		SEATTLE - Sonar pulsing from a Navy guided-missile destroyer during training exercises near the San Juan Islands two years ago was likely loud enough to send killer whales fleeing, according to a recent report...
	www.topix.net /city/seattle-wa-fremont (5448 words)

	Beans Around The World - Fremont (Seattle), WA
		Lurking under the North end of the Aurora Avenue bridge is one of the most popular art pieces in Seattle, the Fremont Troll.
		Although the locals like to refer to Fremont as the "Center of the Universe" or "Seattle's Left Bank", this artistically cool community of 14,000 people is located just North of Downtown Latte-Land.
		As previously mentioned, Fremont is an artist's paradise - that should be obvious the moment you cross the Fremont bridge and stumble across a 7-ton bronze statue of the one-and-only Vladimir Lenin.
	www.beans-around-the-world.com /fremont.html (5448 words)

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