Free Ballard…..From what?
Did you know that Ballard was settled in the 1860's and in
1890 it was incorporated into its own city? It was not until 1907 that Ballard
was annexed by Seattle.
If you have spent any time in Ballard I am sure you have
seen the ever popular Free Ballard bumper sticker. This is Ballard's proclamation to push to become its own again.
Ballard is home to the Hiram Chittenden Locks. These locks
connect Lake Washington and Lake Union with the Puget Sound. Nearby the Locks
is Fisherman’s Terminal. It is just that, a place for fishermen and fishing vessels.
It homes hundreds of local ships and boats.
Ballard is very strong in Nordic Heritage. It has Nordic gathering halls, Nordic
bakeries and restaurants, Nordic statues, and the Ballard Ave Historical
District that was established in 1976 by King Carl XVI of Sweden.
Ballard is also home to farmer’s markets, live music, art
galleries, small boutiques, ship yards and more. It is a great place to reside
because not only is there a lot happening all the time, there are amenities all
within walking distance. Banks, stores, library, restaurants, and more are
scattered throughout the Ballard neighborhood.
You could even come for the day and check out the Locks,
Fisherman’s Terminal, Golden Gardens Park, Ballard Farmer’s Market, and all the
other local businesses. There is always something to do in Ballard, so come on
over and check it out!
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