Adams in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Ballard Centennial Tree
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, February 21, 2026
1. Ballard Centennial Tree Marker
This commemorative centennial tree was planted to celebrate the annexation of Ballard to the City of Seattle on May 29, 1907.
Mayor Greg Nickels
May 29, 2007
Erected 2007 by City of Seattle.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1907.
Location. 47° 40.08′ N, 122° 23.099′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Adams. It can be reached from the intersection of Ballard Avenue Northwest and 22nd Ave NW, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5400 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle WA 98107, 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 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: Marvin Sjoberg (here, next to this marker); The Ballard Avenue Landmark District Historic Marker Project (a few steps from this marker); Ballard Avenue Historic District / Ballard City Hall Bell (a few steps from this marker); Eagle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Olsen Furniture (within shouting distance of this marker); Mural at Bergen Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Enquist Block (within shouting
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More about this marker. The marker is located within the tiny Marvin's Garden park and sits in front of a very small, thin birch tree, which is assumed to be the centennial tree.
Also see . . .
1. Seattle annexes Ballard on May 29, 1907.
On May 29, 1907, the City of Ballard ceases to exist when it is annexed to Seattle, adding a new neighborhood to the northwest as well as 17,000 people to Seattle's population.(Submitted on March 5, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)
2. Ballard History. A comprehensive history of Ballard.
First settled in the 1850s, Ballard grew quickly through the last half of the 19th century. After it became known that the Great Northern Railroad would route its trains into Seattle from the north, the town's land was platted and real estate boomed. Boasting of being "the shingle capital of the world," the Ballard's timber and fishing jobs drew many new residents, including a large number of immigrants from Scandinavia.(Submitted on March 5, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.)
Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, February 21, 2026
2. Ballard Centennial Tree Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 5, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
