The schedule for music concerts at the locks during the summer weekends is now available. They're free to attend and donations are appreciated. Come early to get your folding chair and enjoy some great music on the lawn.
The schedule for music concerts at the locks during the summer weekends is now available. They're free to attend and donations are appreciated. Come early to get your folding chair and enjoy some great music on the lawn.
This post was first published in 2018. We've added some new content below the original article. In the article from the Seattle Post Intelligencer it names machinist Carl Sjogren as the individual who actually opened the valves admitting water into the chambers. If there are any descendants of Carl Sjogren who see this post, please send any photos or information you might have of his time at the Chittenden Locks. We'd be happy to add yet more local flavor to this post.
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Bowfin Submarine |
We were recently asked about information on this submarine, which was used as a Navy training vessel on Lake Union from 1960 to 1971. Specifically we'd like to find some photos of it's arrival or departure from Seattle, and especially if anyone might have a photograph of it while in the Chittenden Locks. We did find some articles from the Seattle Times announcing it's arrival and then it's departure a decade later. Look below for the articles. The first of which announced the arrival and expected time that it would be at the lock the following day. Surely lots of locals made the trip to see it and could share their memory of the day and hopefully a photo taken of the event.
"SEATTLE --
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials will begin its next phases of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks reopening plan which include setting dates for the first floor of the visitors center to open on April 23 and access to the pedestrian bridges beginning April 28. The public restrooms will remain closed until May 3.
The fish ladder viewing area will remain closed until further notice due to an upcoming maintenance project. The historical administration building will remain closed to the public as well.
The decision to reopen these parts of the property was made based on COVID-19 community data and safety considerations. Officials wish to make clear that if the COVID-19 situation in the community gets worse, the restrictions could go back into place for the safety of Locks employees and to ensure no disruptions to lock operations.
“We are happy to welcome our commuters back to the locks,” said project manager Jon Hofstra. “We understand that it has been inconvenient for our neighbors to find alternative routes and we thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this unprecedented time.”
Locks staff ask that commuters travel straight through and practice social distancing while crossing. Please do not stop and congregate to ensure continued safety for all visitors and staff.
The gate hours will be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. beginning April 28.
As a reminder masks are required on all Federal property in or outdoors.
For more information about activities at the Locks, visit the Locks’ Web site at https://www.nws.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Locks-and-Dams/Chittenden-Locks/. Also follow the Locks on Facebook www.facebook.com/ChittendenLocks and Twitter, www.twitter.com/ChittendenLocks."
Before long, visitors will be able to view the fish ladder, cross the pedestrian bridges to the Magnolia side, and check out the exhibits in the Visitor Center. This comes with a warning that if the pandemic takes a turn for the worse, the access to all of this may change as necessary. So, observe all social and health protocols and enjoy some of what makes Seattle special at the locks.
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Dredge near lower end of Lock before railroad bridge was constructed. Showing line of proposed GNRR bridge. 25 Dec 1911 |
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Erickson Construction Co"s dipper dredge at work on channel between Puget Sound ad Shishole Bay 25 Jan 1917 |
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Dredging before cofferdam Feb 1911 |
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The W.T. Preston, with its sternwheel kicking up a wake, July 14, 1959. The Preston was home-berthed at the Ballard Locks. Photographer, Dietz. |
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Fox slices roast beef while Gary Hunter stands by, July 14, 1959.
Photographer, Dietz
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Cook Eddie J. Padden in the galley, surrounded by the tools of his trade. September 19, 1967. |
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Fritz Rydberg is honored on the occasion of his retirement from the snagboat service. He is presented with a short-wave radio, April 7, 1952. |