Seattle's Floating Homes
Seattle's Floating Homes

Author: Erin Feeney

Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions

Published: 2012-07

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781531664534

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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.

Seattle's Floating Homes
Seattle's Floating Homes

Author: Erin Feeney

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 073859542X

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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.

Morning Glory
Morning Glory

Author: Sarah Jio

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-11-26

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1101619996

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The New York Times bestselling author of Always imagines life on Boat Street, a floating community on Seattle’s Lake Union, home to people of artistic spirit who for decades protect the dark secret of one startling night in 1959. Fleeing an East Coast life marred by tragedy, Ada Santorini takes up residence on houseboat number seven on Boat Street in search of inspiration and new opportunities. When she discovers a trunk left behind by Penny Wentworth, a young newlywed who lived on the boat half a century earlier, she is immediately drawn into this long lost story. Ever-curious, Ada longs to know her predecessor’s fate, but does not suspect that Penny’s mysterious past and her own clouded future are destined to converge...

Houseboats
Houseboats

Author: Kathy Shaffer

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764327223

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Prepare to be wowed, amused, and inspired as you visit over 100 houseboats, inside and out. Architect Kathy Shaffer follows her bliss and explores the floating legacy of her Sausalito home. With an eye toward the artistic, Shaffer carefully documents the architectural evolution of this houseboat community. Learn the geography of the area, the developers who helped shape it, the history of the marinas, and the amazing evolution of houseboat design and construction. This book also reflects the lives of people who choose to constrain their home to a hundred square feet or so, and how they've engineered their surroundings to their spatial restrictions. This book is a celebration of the refreshing, inspiring forms created in the free-thinking spirit of houseboat architecture. It is a must-have for all who love architecture, handmade houses, and inspiring homes.

Shantyboat
Shantyboat

Author: Harlan Hubbard

Publisher: University Press of Kentucky

Published: 1977-01-01

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780813113593

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Shantyboat is the story of a leisurely journey down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to New Orleans. For most people such a journey is the stuff that dreams are made of, but for Harlan and Anna Hubbard, it became a cherished reality. In their small river craft, the Hubbards became one with the flowing river and its changing weathers. This book mirrors a life that is simple and independent, strenuous at times, but joyous, with leisure for painting and music, for observation and contemplation.

Microshelters
Microshelters

Author: Derek “Deek” Diedricksen

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2015-08-25

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1612123538

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If you dream of living in a tiny house, or creating a getaway in the backwoods or your backyard, you’ll love this gorgeous collection of creative and inspiring ideas for tiny houses, cabins, forts, studios, and other microshelters. Created by a wide array of builders and designers around the United States and beyond, these 59 unique and innovative structures show you the limits of what is possible. Each is displayed in full-color photographs accompanied by commentary by the author. In addition, Diedricksen includes six sets of building plans by leading designers to help you get started on a microshelter of your own. You’ll also find guidelines on building with recycled and salvaged materials, plus techniques for making your small space comfortable and easy to inhabit.

Northwest Cooking Afloat
Northwest Cooking Afloat

Author: Carol Buchan

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-30

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780578725307

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Northwest Cooking Afloat is not just a cookbook-it's a cruise through the magnificent waters of the Pacific Northwest.One of the most spectacular boating locations in the world, the "Upper Left Coast" and its inland waterways can be exploredin every kind of craft: sailboats, powerboats, ferries, floating homes, kayaks, paddle boards, racing shells. From the openocean to coastal bays to urban lakes, the Northwest offers every kind of marine environment for hundreds of thousands ofboat enthusiasts to explore.And when those boaters get hungry? Our region is also renowned for its array of seasonal edibles that truly shine whenprepared simply, showing off their innate beauty and satisfying every appetite. Northwest Cooking Afloat will show youhow to make meals that are memorable events-not just afterthoughts. An easy, elegant picnic for a trip ashore ? anappetizer plate for friends on the dock ? a steaming mug of soup midrace ? or a healthful breakfast at anchor on aquiet, foggy morning. With this book as a guide, onboard cooks will never lack for ways to gain the devotion of theircaptain and crew. "And as any mariner here will tell you, everything tastes better on a boat."

Restoration House
Restoration House

Author: Kennesha Buycks

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0310092183

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You don't have to live in your dream house to make your living spaces feel more like home. Home is meant to be a place to belong. A place to gather and connect. A place of beauty. A place to restore your soul. In Restoration House, author and designer Kennesha Buycks will encourage you to embrace your home and your story so you can create mindful spaces that give life to you, your loved ones, and all who enter. Tips from Restoration House have been featured in Better Homes and Garden, Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, and The Washington Post. Kennesha will teach you how to: Make the best out of your living space, whether you're renting or a homeowner Create a home your visitors will feel comfortable in Decorate your home on a budget Make purposeful design decisions that are beautiful and functional Restoration House is ideal for: Christian women of all ages who want to make their houses feel more like home Housewarming gifts, Mother's Day, birthdays, and holiday gifting

Secret Seattle (Seattle Walk Report)
Secret Seattle (Seattle Walk Report)

Author: Susanna Ryan

Publisher: Sasquatch Books

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1632173751

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Capturing the same charm and whimsy she brought to Seattle Walk Report, Instagram darling Susanna Ryan takes things a step further, revealing the forgotten history behind the people, places, and things that shaped Seattle. Cartoonist and creator of Seattle Walk Report, Susanna Ryan strolls on with a quirky new illustrated guide celebrating Seattle's historical treasures and outdoor wonders. In Secret Seattle, Ryan explores the weird and wonderful hidden history behind some of the city's most overlooked places, architecture, and infrastructure, from coal chutes in Capitol Hill, to the last remainder of Seattle's original Chinatown in Pioneer Square, to the best places in town to find century-old sidewalks. Discover pocket parks, beautiful boulevards, and great public gardens while learning offbeat facts that will make you see the Emerald City in a whole new way. Perfect for both the local history buff who never leaves a favorite armchair to a walking enthusiast looking for offbeat and off-the-beaten-path scavenger hunts.