File:Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, 1916 (MOHAI 1071).jpg

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English: Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, 1916   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
Photographer
Webster & Stevens
Title
English: Ballard locks under construction, Seattle, 1916
Description
English:

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 in 1911 to 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.

This 1916 photo was taken while the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks were still under construction.

Handwritten on sleeve: Ballard Locks under const., 1916. Caption by MOHAI staff.

  • Subjects (LCTGM): Locks (Hydraulic engineering)--Washington (State)--Seattle; Canals--Washington (State)--Seattle; Boats--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 1916
date QS:P571,+1916-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium
English: 1 glass negative: b&w
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
1071
Source
English: Museum of History and Industry
Permission
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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.
Credit Line
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PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, Museum of History & Industry, Seattle; All Rights Reserved

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