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During the Civil Rights area, racial tension was high and some violence even erupted. Thankfully, by the 1970s these issues were resolved, and once again Madrona is well known for its ethnic diversity
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but much of it succumbed to the boom during the Klondike Gold Rush when farmers and logging companies cleared much of the land and processed the lumber at a sawmill operation on Bitter Lake.Development
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Every Sunday during the year, the Ballard Farmer�s Market is open for business. Ballard Avenue is closed down to make room for local growers and vendors, plus a variety of artists selling their wares,
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HistoryThe neighborhood first started its rapid growth during World War II, when a developer had 500 houses built in Cape Cod style to be used as housing for defense workers. This landowner�s wife had
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covet the beachfront condos and the place is packed during the summer for beach volleyball tournaments and picnics. In the off-season, locals claim their neighborhood once again.Activities and AttractionsI�
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During the Civil Rights area, racial tension was high and some violence even erupted. Thankfully, by the 1970s these issues were resolved, and once again Madrona is well known for its ethnic diversity
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to a time when the world was a little less hectic during the holiday season, and it really shows how this community works together.Holman Road houses the business district, which extends easily into Greenwood
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Every Sunday during the year, the Ballard Farmer�s Market is open for business. Ballard Avenue is closed down to make room for local growers and vendors, plus a variety of artists selling their wares,
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During World War II, housing developments were made to accommodate war workers, and after the war these became low-income residences. In the years that followed the war, crime rates rose and people left
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a limited number of parking spaces. During the day, markets, boutiques, and salons are a big draw. Nightlife is hopping with clubs, bars, and music venues, and you�ll often find coffee shops that moonlight
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Every Sunday during the year, the Ballard Farmer�s Market is open for business. Ballard Avenue is closed down to make room for local growers and vendors, plus a variety of artists selling their wares,
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Then, during the time of the development of the University of Washington, who wanted to create the arboretum, part of the land was traded for that cause in return for utility work for a new residential
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During World War II, housing developments were made to accommodate war workers, and after the war these became low-income residences. In the years that followed the war, crime rates rose and people left
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Then, during the time of the development of the University of Washington, who wanted to create the arboretum, part of the land was traded for that cause in return for utility work for a new residential
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Even during the day, it�s the place to go if you want the newest, the shiniest, the trendiest. Activities and AttractionsOh, where to start? The main �strip� of Belltown is 1st Avenue, running parallel
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Then, during the time of the development of the University of Washington, who wanted to create the arboretum, part of the land was traded for that cause in return for utility work for a new residential
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During the Civil Rights area, racial tension was high and some violence even erupted. Thankfully, by the 1970s these issues were resolved, and once again Madrona is well known for its ethnic diversity
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a limited number of parking spaces. During the day, markets, boutiques, and salons are a big draw. Nightlife is hopping with clubs, bars, and music venues, and you�ll often find coffee shops that moonlight
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a limited number of parking spaces. During the day, markets, boutiques, and salons are a big draw. Nightlife is hopping with clubs, bars, and music venues, and you�ll often find coffee shops that moonlight
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During World War II, housing developments were made to accommodate war workers, and after the war these became low-income residences. In the years that followed the war, crime rates rose and people left