Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront by Ott, Jennifer

Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront

The powerful story of a place shaped by trade, conflict, and continuous transformation From canoes on the...
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Author: Jennifer Ott
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Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront by Ott, Jennifer

Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront

$34.95

Where the City Meets the Sound: The Story of Seattle's Waterfront

$34.95
Author: Jennifer Ott
Format: Paperback
Language: English

The powerful story of a place shaped by trade, conflict, and continuous transformation

From canoes on the beach at Dzidzilalich to steamships and piers, Seattle's waterfront was the center of the city's economy and culture for generations. Its tumultuous history reflects a broader story of immigration, labor battles, and technological change. The 2001 Nisqually Earthquake brought fresh urgency and opportunity to remake this contested space, sparking intense debates over history preservation, the environment, and Indigenous connections long ignored.

Today, the revitalized Waterfront Park offers a new chapter in this ongoing story. The removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and the reconstruction of the seawall have redefined how the city interacts with its shoreline. With its blend of historic structures and forward-looking public spaces, the waterfront will continue to shape Seattle's identity. Street signs now mark Dzidzilalich, acknowledging the presence of Coast Salish peoples, while restored piers recall the area's industrious past.

Jennifer Ott details the waterfront's history, from its deep past to its complex present. Her book reveals how battles over control, identity, and space have forged one of the city's most iconic places, with a history that mirrors Seattle itself--rich, diverse, and constantly evolving.



Author: Jennifer Ott
Publisher: Historylink
Published: 09/02/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.05lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.90w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781933245744

About the Author

Jennifer Ott is an environmental historian and executive director at HistoryLink.org. Her works include Waterway: The Story of Seattle's Locks and Ship Canal (coauthored with David B. Williams) and Olmsted in Seattle: Creating a Park System for a Modern City.


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