Gas Works Park incorporates numerous pieces of the old plant. Some stand as ruins, while others have been … See more

Gas Works Park occupies a 20.5 acres (8.3 hectares) promontory between the northwest and northeast arms of Lake Union. Little is known of pre–Euro-American site history, but there were Native American settlement… See more

During this period, there was a considerable public discussion about whether the site should be developed or made into a park. Park advocates led by Myrtle Edwards prevailed. In 1970, Richard Haag Asso… See more

The park site consists of 20.5 acres (83,000 m ) of land projecting 400 feet (120 m) into Lake Union with 1,900 feet (580 m) of shoreline. The site is bordered by North Northlake Way at the north and abuts Lake Union on th… See more

The original structures qualify as industrial archaeology and are the last remaining examples of a type of technology. The structures have been preserved and are integrated into a park design. Paul Goldberge… See more