Seattle grew from pioneer settlement to bustling metropolis, its waterfront evolving from a marsh to a thriving complex of industrial sites on both salt and fresh water. This pictorial history weaves the story of the evolution of the Seattle and King County waterfronts through photographs, images, and maps as it develops from marsh to container terminal. Beginning in 1850 with the pre-canal era, here are the lumber mills, local freight and passenger transportation, coastal and ocean shipping, the shipyards, and the stories of significant figures in the history of Seattle's waterfront. Shown also is how the rapid growth of the shipyard facilities was counterbalanced with the development of the labor movement. The forging of this shipping epicenter is captured here in over 200 vintage photographs.
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For over 50 years the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society has been an important resource for the preservation and interpretation of the maritime heritage of the greater Puget Sound area. Most of the images are from a collection of photographs and negatives acquired from the acclaimed Joe Williamson, one of the societies founding members and a long-time maritime photographer and collector in the Puget Sound region.
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Good visual history of a waterborne past,
By Andrew S. Rogers (Stamford, Connecticut) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Maritime Seattle (WA) (Images of America) (Paperback)
In these days of high tech, big jets, and coffee -- when for so many of us Seattle's harborside location mostly means beautiful scenery and great recreation opportunities -- it can be easy to forget how much of Seattle's history took place on and around the water. Something else that may come as a surprise is how different Seattle's shoreline and landscape are today than they were when the Denny Party moved across the bay from Alki Point in 1852.
"Maritime Seattle," the first book published by the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society and part of the Images of America series, provides an interesting reminder of these oft-forgotten facts. Made up almost entirely of photographs accompanied by well-informed captions, this book isn't a challenging read by any stretch. The older photos tend to be more varied and interest-grabbing; more recent images are often photographs of ships or boats plying the waters. The captions make them relevant, but except perhaps for real ship aficionados, the actual photos aren't that compelling. Still, this is an easy and accessible resource for most anyone with an interest in the city or the interaction between a sea-based economy and the rise of an urban metropolis.
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Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, Commander of the first United States Naval Exploring Expedition, brought four ships, Vincennes, Peacock, Porpoise, and Relief, with scientists, naturalists, and botanists to Puget Sound in 1841. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Puget Sound, World War, Lake Washington, Elliott Bay, San Francisco, Lake Union, Pacific Coast, Port of Seattle, University of Washington, Courtesy of Harold Huycke, Courtesy of Mark Shorey, Port Blakely, Bering Sea, Courtesy of Coast Guard Museum Northwest, Hewitt Jackson, Joe Williamson, Moran Bros, New York, Courtesy of Hal Will, Hough Family, King Street, Smith Cove, Stevens Collection, The Sea Chest, West Coast New!
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Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, Commander of the first United States Naval Exploring Expedition, brought four ships, Vincennes, Peacock, Porpoise, and Relief, with scientists, naturalists, and botanists to Puget Sound in 1841. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
photo collection, ship canal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Puget Sound, World War, Lake Washington, Elliott Bay, San Francisco, Lake Union, Pacific Coast, Port of Seattle, University of Washington, Courtesy of Harold Huycke, Courtesy of Mark Shorey, Port Blakely, Bering Sea, Courtesy of Coast Guard Museum Northwest, Hewitt Jackson, Joe Williamson, Moran Bros, New York, Courtesy of Hal Will, Hough Family, King Street, Smith Cove, Stevens Collection, The Sea Chest, West Coast New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Native Americans (Nature Company Discoveries Libraries) by Judith Simpson on page 3
- George Washington (American Lives: Presidents) by Rick Burke on page 64
- Alaska Peninsula (Alaska Geographic,) by Penny Rennick on page 117
- Puget Sound: 15 Stories by C. C. Long in Front Matter
- Brown Bear by Houghton Mifflin Company on page 90
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