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Washington Street Boat Landing

January 7, 2010
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Location: Downtown Seattle
Address: Alaskan Way S. and S. Washington St.
Acreage: approx. 0.1

This boat landing was opened in the 1920s as a landing for ferries and other large ships. The posts still visible in the water indicate where the pier used to stand. The sign […]

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International Children’s Park

January 7, 2010
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Location: Downtown Seattle
Address: 700 S. Lane St.
Acreage: 0.2

I somehow missed this park several times walking around the International District today. If it wasn’t for my friend, A, who pointed out that I had marked my map wrong–I was off by several blocks […]

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Hing Hay Park

January 7, 2010
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Location: Downtown Seattle
Address: 423 Maynard Ave. S.
Acreage: 0.3

The first thing you notice in Hing Hay Park is the elaborate red pagoda. It’s a nice centerpiece to this park that is situated in the middle of the bustling International District.

A great time to […]

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Kobe Terrace

January 7, 2010
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Location: Downtown Seattle
Address: 221 6th Ave. S.
Acreage: 1.0

Kobe Terrace was a surprising find on my walk today. I thought I had seen almost every street in this part of the city, but this park was a new discovery for me.

Earning its “terrace” title […]

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