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Fremont relics spotted at Ballard Reuse
Pieces of Fremont history turned up in Ballard this week. Tucked among the reclaimed lumber and vintage fixtures at Ballard Reuse, a handful of salvaged items recently surfaced: signage from Norm’s Eatery and Ale House, Baila Bar, and the Backdoor at Roxy’s… three Fremont spots that have closed in recent years on a block that’s being redeveloped. (Demolition of the…
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Release the Kraken: NW 36th Street reopens with new public art
NW 36th Street, between Leary Way NW and 3rd Avenue NW, quietly reopened last week to cars and pedestrians. The street had been closed as part of the Ship Canal Water Quality Project. The reopening also gives Fremont its first full look at “Release the Kraken,” a new mural by artist Justin Gibbens painted directly onto the large gooseneck air…
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Fremont in the Wild: The enchanted bathroom of N 36th Street
Green light. Flickering candles. A cat staring at you from the toilet seat lid. This enchanted bathroom belongs to Mr. B’s Meadery, the tiny tasting room tucked beneath Rudy’s Barbershop on N 36th Street. Head down the stairs and you’ll find yourself in what the owners call their “little Hobbit Hole,” a cozy, art-filled space where Mr. and Mrs. B…
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Kelp workshop coming to Fremont Library June 3
Gather kelp? Care about Puget Sound’s coastal ecosystems? The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is coming to the Fremont Library on June 3 for a free workshop on kelp gathering and conservation. They want to hear from you. Free food, possible compensation for your time, and translation services available. Registration required at survey123.arcgis.com/share/829ff906240541629117a924d8b0e1b9.
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Ballroom Block takes shape: Holland Partner Group shares design with Fremont
Holland Partner Group gave Fremonsters their first detailed look at the building planned for the Ballroom block Tuesday night, presenting designs for a seven-story, 178-unit mixed-use project at 452 N 36th St. The presentation at the Fremont Neighborhood Council’s May meeting covered everything from unit counts to tile colors, and drew pointed questions from neighbors about construction impacts, retail vacancy,…
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