Movie and History at the Locks

Those following the events concerning the Centennial of the Lake Washington Ship Canal and Chittenden Locks will want to mark the following date on their calendar. On Sun Sept.10, 2017, local documentary videographer will present his latest movie in the Visitor Center at the locks. The following is from MakingtheCut100.org and gives a brief description of what you may expect.



Also on the day, two local authors will be on hand to discuss their recent book on the history of this project which had its roots in the 19th century.  I believe their book is also being carried in the gift shop so it's a great opportunity to purchase a little local history or to do some advance Christmas shopping for the historian on your list.

Many of the projects which have taken place this year have received support from 4Culture and this support is gratefully acknowledged.

From MakingTheCut100.org:

Video Screening: “Seattle’s Waterway to the World”

Sun. September 10, 2017 - Sun. September 10, 2017
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Vaun Raymond will present his documentary on the Ship Canal, “Seattle’s Waterway to the World,” Sunday, September 10, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Visitor Center at the Locks. The 60-minute comprehensive documentary will be followed by a short mini-documentary, “Behind the Scenes,” about the making of Raymond’s “Legacy of the Locks” series.
David Williams and Jennifer Ott, authors of the book Waterway: The Story of Seattle’s Locks and Ship Canal, will be on hand to assist with post-screening discussion.
Join us as we wrap up a year of commemorating and celebrating the Ship Canal! In the meantime, all of Raymond’s Legacy of the Locks videos (and others) are available here.

Splash! A Centennial Arts Celebration

A special art exhibit is to begin this Thursday evening, August 17th, and will continue until September 15th 2017. Yet another reason to bring friends and visitors to the locks.

As part of the year's activities involving the Centennial Anniversary of the completion of the Lake Washington Ship Canal and Chittenden Locks, there will a temporary art installation in the Administration Building. This will be a unique opportunity to see local artists works in your next visit to one of Seattle's most popular attractions.

From Makingthecut100.org's website:

"Art inspired by the centennial of the Chittenden Locks goes on display August 17 to September 15.

Opening gala Thursday, August 17th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Light refreshments and activities for kids! Plus STRUM — Seattle’s Totally Relaxed Ukulele Musicians — will be playing from 6:00 to 7:30.
Art will be displayed in the Chittenden Locks Administration Building. A portion of sales goes to support renovations to the fish ladder plaza.
For more information call the Locks Visitor Center at 206.783.7059."

Visit Making The Cut 100's website here for more information on this and other events and resources.

Making The Cut 100 has received support and funding from 4Culture and is grateful for the projects made possible by this support.

Take A Part In The Centennial Commeration

Sunday’s (July 9, 2017) Locks Centennial Boat Parade viewing spots include:

Seattle Parks:

11th Ave NW Street-end park (on the Ballard side of the Ship Canal)

Roanoke St. Mini-Park, 1 E. Roanoke St., peek-a-boo view of Lake Union

Lynn St. Mini-Park, 2291 Fairview Ave E; view of Lake Union between the houseboats

Lake Union Park, south end of Lake Union

Other locations:

Evanston Avenue (one block west of Fremont Ave)

Along the Cut between the area under the Aurora Bridge west to 2nd NW

Burke-Gilman Trail (various spots); roaming docents

In front of 2 Nickerson on the canal

The Ballard Bridge approaches

On-street parking is available near most of these locations but we strongly recommend arriving on foot, by public transportation or by bicycle. Most marinas with a view of the Ship Canal or Lake Union have locked gates with entry available only to their tenants, we ask you please respect those.

The following list of participating boats was published by historylink.org and we're adding it here for those who will be able to view the boats as they make the journey through the canal and into Lake Union. The Glorybe and the Keewaydin were both in the original parade on July 4, 1917! Let's see who will be here in 2117.