Preserving the History of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Seattle, Washington

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

David Williams and Jennifer Ott new Waterway book release event at Chittenden Locks


 On May 7 at 6pm Jennifer Ott and David Williams will give a presentation for the release of their revised Waterway book originally released in 1917. Their first release event of the revised edition was held at MOHAI and featured a slide show accompanying their talk, displays, and publications available for purchase and autographs by the authors. 
 
Here's a link to the event with all the details and which is free to the public.
 

 

MOHAI Waterway release event.


 

 Some historic photos from the Corps' photo archives.

Early laborers at the construction of the Government Locks


The White Sands drydock being towed through the large lock Oct. 4, 1975


Photo courtesy of MOHAI showing breaching of Montlake cofferdam.

July 4 1917 with USS Roosevelt leading boat parade through the Ship Canal.




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