Early Ballard

by Julie D. Pheasant-Albright

Book Overview

The first land claim in what would become the city of Ballard was made in 1852, but it wasn't until a ship captain named William Rankin Ballard lost a bet with a business partner and found himself the owner of 160 acres of seemingly worthless land that the city prospered and became the "Shingle Capital of the World." Incorporated in 1890, Ballard grew quickly, thanks to shingle and lumber mills and the Scandinavian fishing fleet. When a horse was...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738548170
• ISBN13: 9780738548173
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Great Gift for a Ballard Native

I bought this book as a gift for a person who grew up in Ballard in the 1950s. She was delighted to receive it and learned a great deal about her childhood community.

Stepping Back

Julie Pheasant Albright's book on Ballard is an eye into the past of one of Seattle's most beloved neighborhoods. Through her pictures and research she has brought us a detailed observation and with her personal connection to the neighborhhood has allowed us to walk in her footsteps and see the true historical Ballard.

Early Ballard

This is a great book if you're into local history. My husband loved it so much I buy everyone that comes out.