South Lake Union in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Having Fun on the Lake

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 22, 2024

1. Having Fun on the Lake Marker

Inscription. Until the early 20th century, Lake Union was a place to work — there was little time for recreation. As the city grew and work patterns changed, Seattle’s citizens found time to enjoy the lake’s waters and open spaces.

The city acquired the property for Lake Union Park in 2000. Seattle Parks Foundation supported the development of the park, to be enjoyed by the public in perpetuity.

Erected by MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 47° 37.675′ N, 122° 20.171′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in South Lake Union. It can be reached from Terry Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA 98109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the

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Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tordenskjold (a few steps from this marker); Swiftsure (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur Foss (within shouting distance of this marker); Clock from Carroll’s Fine Jewelry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Steamer Virginia V (within shouting distance of this marker); Camas Mill Millstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Millstone (within shouting distance of this marker); At Work on Lake Union (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, August 22, 2024

2. Having Fun on the Lake Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2025, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.