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Seattle's floating homes / Erin Feeney.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Feeney, Erin.
- Series:
- Images of America.
- Images of America
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Boat living--Washington (State)--Seattle--Pictorial works.
- Boat living.
- Houseboats--Washington (State)--Seattle--Pictorial works.
- Houseboats.
- Seattle (Wash.)--History--Pictorial works.
- Seattle (Wash.).
- Seattle (Wash.)--Social life and customs.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.
- Place of Publication:
- Charleston, SC : Arcadia Pub., [2012]
- Summary:
- Seattle's floating homes community began as a population of unregulated and inexpensive industrial houses in the late 1800s, yet it has evolved to become some of the most sought-after real estate in Seattle today. Little has been shared about this intimate and unique community that is characterized by eclectic architecture, diverse individuals, and a strong sense of community. It is hard to imagine Seattle without its floating homes, but there was a period of time when the community was considered undesirable and was almost driven from the city shores. This book explores the community history of floating homes in Seattle, tales from life on the dock, and the ongoing challenges of being a fringe neighborhood in the urban context of the city.
- Contents:
- Floating homes and community origins
- Life on the water
- A community of individuals
- Seattle's floating homes association
- Changes on the docks.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 127).
- OCLC:
- 885210048
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