File:Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, ca 1913 (MOHAI 2378).jpg

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English: Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, ca. 1913   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Webster & Stevens
Title
English: Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, ca. 1913
Description
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For years, there was no easy or cheap way to move logs, coal, and other resources directly from the east side of Lake Washington to Elliott Bay. There were many plans and several attempts to build a canal via Lake Union. However, none was successful until the Lake Washington Ship Canal was built.

Ground was broken for the Lake Washington Ship Canal locks in 1911, and the first concrete was poured for the lock chambers in 1913. They were completed in 1917.

The Hiram Chittenden Locks are still a vital part of the canal's operation. They allow boats and ships from Lake Union and Lake Washington to be lowered to the level of Puget Sound. Those traveling the other way are raised to the level of the lakes.

Note from MOHAI records: Beginning construction of locks, ca. 1913. Handwritten on sleeve: Pan - Ballard. Caption by MOHAI staff.

  • Subjects (LCTGM): Locks (Hydraulic engineering)--Washington (State)--Seattle; Canals--Washington (State)--Seattle; Construction--Washington (State)--Seattle; Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (Seattle, Wash." Lake Washington Ship Canal (Seattle, Wash.)
Depicted place
English: United States--Washington (State)--Seattle Ballard (Seattle, Wash.)
Date circa 1913
date QS:P571,+1913-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Medium
English: 1 glass negative: b&w; cracked, broken
Dimensions height: 8 in (20.3 cm); width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
dimensions QS:P2048,8U218593
dimensions QS:P2049,10U218593
institution QS:P195,Q219563
Current location
Museum of History and Industry
Accession number
2378
Source
English: Museum of History and Industry
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Public domain
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929.
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PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved

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