These are series of concept paintings utilizing the existing Washington St. Public Boat Landing Facility which was constructed in 1920. The proposed re-development of this historic location includes the placement of a floating breakwater and public promenade to provide protection from the waves of Elliot Bay. This rendition also includes the removal of pier 48 to make room for a waterfront natural beach and boat harbor.The general concept of these paintings is to develop the warm inviting character and charm of Mediterranean port (see Nice, France or Portofino, Italy for example) with the historical elements of the surrounding Pioneer Square neighborhood and west coast maritime (see Port Townsend, Granville Island in Vancouver, or Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco). The use of ornamental cast iron is carried through the theme with traditional styled pergola shelters and lamp posts on the floating promenade.
The Seattle Waterfront was once home to Native Americans. Native canoes were a common sight on the waterfront in the early 1900's. The beach area will provide a place to for first nation peoples to land tribal canoes as they did for many centuries.
Other activities on the docks would include sight seeing, shopping (at the floating market), maritime education (at the floating boat house), and public fishing out on the end of the dock.
The facility will provide a venues for events such as the classic yacht association show and tall-ship visits.
A possible use for the office area of the existing Washington Street Landing pergola is as a Puget Sound Travel & Activity information center.
For more information on this project please contact:
Captain Dave Petrich
Tel: 206-355-0133
Web links:
Farm Boat Initiative
Waterfront Floating Market Information
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