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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ballard_LocksBallard Locks - Wikipedia

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   The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, or Ballard Locks, is a complex of locks at the west end of Salmon Bay in Seattle, Washington's Lake Washington Ship Canal, between the neighborhoods of Ballard to the north and Magnolia to the south.

   • Added to NRHP: December 14, 1978
   • Architect: Charles A. D. Young (locks and dam), Bebb and Gould (support buildings)

   • Built: 1911–1917

2. www.tripsavvy.com › ballard-locks-guide-4135717Visit the Ballard Locks - A Popular Seattle Attraction

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   Sep 15, 2019 · Learn about the history, operation, and attractions of the Ballard Locks, a popular Seattle landmark that connects Lake Union and the Puget Sound. See how salmon use the fish ladder and enjoy the visitor center and the garden at the locks.

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4. www.nws.usace.army.mil › Chittenden-LocksSeattle District > Missions > Civil Works > Locks and Dams ...

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   They are known locally as the Ballard Locks after the neighborhood to their north. (Magnolia lies to the south.) The locks and associated facilities serve three purposes: To maintain the water...

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6. ballardlocks.org › visitor-center-museumBallard Locks Visitor Center/Museum/Gift Shop

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   Ballard Locks Visitor Center/Museum/Gift Shop. Did you know this building was originally a blacksmith shop that made repair parts for the Locks? Future plans for an improved facilty are under consideration. MAIN FLOOR - THEATER (multiple videos on request) and Gift Shop. SECOND FLOOR - EXHIBITS (Locks History and the Corps of Engineers in the NW)

7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g60878-dHiram M. Chittenden Locks - All You Need to Know BEFORE You ...

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   About. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level. Boats enter the locks, the gates close and the water rises or falls to the level of the destination waterway.

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   Where are the Ballard Locks?

   • The complex of locks sits in the middle of Salmon Bay and are part of Seattle's Lake Washington Ship Canal. They are known locally as the Ballard Locks after the neighborhood to their north. (Magnolia lies to the south.) To maintain the water level of the freshwater Lake Washington and Lake Union at 20 to 22 feet above sea level.

   Lake Washington Ship Canal and Hiram M. Chittenden Locks - Army

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   Are the Ballard Locks worth visiting?

   • The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, more popularly known as the "Ballard Locks," is worth visiting for a number of reasons. Located along a waterway near a number of great seafood restaurants like Red Mill Totem House and The Lockspot Cafe, Ballard Locks is the quintessential Seattle landmark.

   Visit the Ballard Locks - A Popular Seattle Attraction - TripSavvy

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   How do I get to Ballard Locks?

   • Start at Commodore Park, on the Magnolia side of the Ballard Locks, the system of waterways that allows boats to pass from the freshwater of the Lake Washington Ship Canal to the saltwater of Puget Sound, and make your way to the Ballard belltower about a mile away in the heart of the neighborhood. Your browser is set to private mode.

   From the Ballard Locks to the bell: An illustrated tour

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   Where is Ballard Locks in Seattle?

   • Located along a waterway near a number of great seafood restaurants like Red Mill Totem House and The Lockspot Cafe, Ballard Locks is the quintessential Seattle landmark. Children, in particular, will enjoy watching the Lake Washington Ship Canal locks operate to assist the boats that pass between Lake Union and the Puget Sound.

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9. www.seattletimes.com › life › cultureFrom the Ballard Locks to the bell: An illustrated tour

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   Mar 26, 2024 · From the Ballard Locks to the bell: An illustrated tour. March 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm Updated March 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm. By. Gabriel Campanario. Seattle Times news artist. This piece is from our...