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Fremont in the Wild: Long Live Fremont
A new mural has appeared on a retaining wall at the Ballroom block construction site: “Long Live Fremont” in pink and green, with the names of the block’s former businesses listed below, including Ladro, Ballroom, Norm’s, Roxy’s and Back Door. It’s the second impromptu tribute to appear at the site since demolition began earlier this month.
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Fremont events July 24-30
Some good stuff happening in the neighborhood this week. This is just a curated list; there’s plenty more going on in Fremont. July 24: Fremont Fridays Week 5 Fremont Fridays returns tonight across five stages starting at 4 p.m. This week’s highlight: The Handsome Jack Supply Company (223 N 36th St) kicks things off early with a non-alcoholic happy hour…
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Seattle’s free tree program closes July 31
Fremonsters looking to add a little more green to the neighborhood have until July 31 to apply for a free tree from the city. Seattle’s Trees for Neighborhoods program, run by Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities, is taking applications for its 2026 round through the end of the month. Residents can request up to three trees per year,…
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Seattle Parks board to hear Lincoln High Field proposal July 23
The Seattle Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners will hold a special meeting July 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Miller Community Center, 330 19th Ave. E., to consider Seattle Public Schools’ proposal for a new Lincoln High School athletic field at Lower Woodland Park. The meeting includes a public hearing; comment can also be submitted by email, and…
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House History: The Mission Revival speakeasy mystery
Sometimes referred to as the Speakeasy House, here’s a rundown of the history of the 1924 Mission Revival house at 503 North 42nd St. from local historian Valarie Bunn. You can also read more here about the house from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. 503 North 42nd Street (Celdon F. Martin House) The house at the southeast corner of 42nd…
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