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During the summer of 2016 I relocated from Seattle to Las Vegas. Since then, I have not put up new posts here on New To Seattle, although visitors are free to comment on older posts, to which I often respond. In Sin City I've launched a new blog, New To Las Vegas, which continues my same tradition of observation, musings and commentary. Visitors can access my new blog by clicking here. Please visit and stay awhile.

Tag Archives: Fremont neighborhood

Unlike Kiev, Lenin statue still stands in Seattle

Posted on December 8, 2013 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

Fremont neighborhood fixture is popular tourist attraction

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Posted in Seattle history, Seattle image, Seattle neighborhoods | Tagged clothing-optional parade Seattle, Emil Venkov, Fremont neighborhood, Fremont Seattle, John C. Fremont, Lenin statue Seattle, Solstice parade Seattle | Leave a reply

Monumental Seattle (Part 2)

Posted on December 3, 2012 by William P. BarrettJuly 6, 2014

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What does “The Wall of Death” say about the city?

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Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle image, Seattle infrastructure, Seattle media | Tagged Alki Point, Arthur Denny, Burke-Gilman Trail, Buster Simpson, Chief Seattle, Colin Baden, Denny Monument, Fire Station No. 41, Fishermen's Memorial, Fremont Bridge, Fremont neighborhood, From Swords Into Plowshares, George Washington, Hat N Boots, Hot Cha Cha, John T. Young, Kenny Schneider, Lewis Nasmyth, Magnuson Park, Mowry Baden, Museum of History and Industry, New York Alki, Reginald H. Parsons, Richard Beyer, Ronald Petty, Seattle George Monument, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Seattle Statue of Liberty, The Wall of Death, University of Washington, Waiting for the Interurban | 2 Replies

Seattle’s funky Fremont area is named after a war criminal

Posted on August 17, 2011 by William P. BarrettAugust 17, 2011

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John C. Frémont during his colorful life was a military officer, politician, businessman–and murderer.

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Posted in Seattle culture, Seattle neighborhoods | Tagged California, Center of the Universe, Frémont, Fremont neighborhood, Fremont Troll, John C. Fremont, Lenin statue, Manifest Destiny, Mexican War, New To Seattle, San Rafael, war criminal | 9 Replies

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