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Seattle's Locks and Ship Canal: A History and Guide

Seattle's Locks and Ship Canal: A History and Guide

Williams, David B.
Ott, Jennifer

Paperback

General ArchitectureGeneral World HistoryRegional: Pacific Northwest

Publisher Price: $24.95

ISBN10: 029575494X
ISBN13: 9780295754949
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Published: Mar 10 2026
Pages: 184
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.40 Depth: 8.40
Language: English

How one canal reshaped Seattle's history, economy, and environment

Seattle's waterways are central to the city's identity, and none more so than the Lake Washington Ship Canal and Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks. Seattle's Locks and Ship Canal: A History and Guide offers an accessible introduction to this engineering marvel and its ongoing significance. Adapted from the acclaimed Waterway, this portable edition distills decades of history into an engaging format ideal for both residents and visitors.

David B. Williams and Jennifer Ott chart the vision that drove the canal's creation and the dramatic changes it brought to the city's economy, neighborhoods, and natural environment. Along the way, they highlight the political struggles, industrial ambitions, and ecological consequences that shaped one of Seattle's defining projects.

Enhanced with a map of the locks and another featuring key sites along the ship canal, this edition doubles as both a history and a practical guide. It illuminates how the locks, once designed for commercial shipping, have evolved into one of Seattle's most popular destinations, where recreational boats, salmon ladders, and historic structures draw crowds year-round.

Clear, informative, and visually rich, Seattle's Locks and Ship Canal is both a primer on the city's past and a companion for exploring part of its present-day waterfront.

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