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Pacific Fishermen Shipyard: The Origins of Ballard’s Oldest Working Shipyard
Pacific Fishermen Inc., or “PacFish,” as it is known to the many boat builders, ship crews, employees, family members and stakeholders in the Ballard community, can be traced directly back...
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The History of Ballard: The First 100 Years
Today, the neighborhood of Ballard is well known for its restaurants and atmosphere. However, the history of this Seattle hamlet is a story of industry, community, and entrepeneurship.
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Trade Stories: Three Generations In the Wheelhouse of a Tugboat
The blue-and-yellow tugs of Western Towboat are fixtures in the Seattle area. But harbor work on the West Coast is only a fraction of the company’s business. Its biggest job...
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