Fremont History Articles
The Fremont Neighborhood in Seattle is Founded in 1888
Each neighborhood of Seattle proudly waves the banner of its unique name, and yet many were named in a similar way: by real estate investors. Fremont in Seattle was also named by real estate investors. What made the Seattle neighborhood called Fremont stand out from others, was its good location, its jump-start after Seattle’s Great Fire of 1889, and its vigorous developers who utilized the growing streetcar system to advantage.
Lenin in Fremont at the Holidays 2024
The Lenin statue in Fremont at 3526 Fremont Place North, came from eastern Europe where the statue had been toppled after the demise of the Communist regime. In Fremont in Seattle, the statue represents irony, that Lenin now looks out over Fremont which is one of the most free and artistic neighborhoods of Seattle.
The location of the Lenin statue on a public square, lends itself to many celebrations and the Lenin statue is decorated accordingly.
Menorah Lighting in Fremont 2024
This year (2024) Hanukkah begins in the same week as Christmas, adding to the lights and celebrations of the season. At 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 28, there will be the first-ever Menorah Lighting in Fremont! The location will be at the Lenin statue, 3526 Fremont Place North. There is no better place than at the foot of Lenin to celebrate freedom, resilience and triumph of light over darkness.
Ross School in Fremont
Ross Park on Third Ave NW at NW 43rd Street is the former site of Ross School. It was named for the family who were the earliest settlers in the western part of Fremont.
The John Ross family took land in homestead claims on both sides of what is now the ship canal, including the present site of Seattle Pacific University. Up until the ship canal was created in 1911-1917,
