The South Lake Union neighborhood north of Seattle's downtown has seen some significant changes in the last several years. Office buildings that house organizations such as Amazon.com and the University of Washington have added a significant amount of office space to the Seattle market. The Lake Union Park has undergone a similar facelift with the addition of landscaped grounds, pedestrian bridge, restored shoreline and a dock for historical maritime vessels such as the 1889 tug boat Arthur Foss, the 1921 steamer Virginia V, ( The last of the "mosquito fleet", the precursor to the current Washington ferry system) and the 1904 lightship Swiftsure. Additionally a model boat pool will allow you a place to sail the (model) boat of your dreams without the expense. Located next to the park is the Center for Wooden Boats, a museum dedicated to maritime history in the Pacific Northwest.
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