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Space sculpture in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.

Space Sculpture in Fremont, Seattle, Washington

Published on: March 18, 2010 | Last Updated on: December 25, 2019 by Valerie Bromann

Across the street from the infamous Lenin statue in the Fremont neighborhood is Seattle, Washington is another roadside attraction. A 3D Space sculpture representing the cosmos. Since Fremont is known as the Center of the Universe it is only fitting to have an art piece devoted to, well, the universe! The artwork features a mixed-media …

The Fremont Rocket, a roadside attraction in Seattle, Washington.

The Fremont Rocket in Seattle, Washington

Published on: March 17, 2010 | Last Updated on: July 4, 2020 by Valerie Bromann

Back in 1991 when the center of the universe was discovered, it was decided that Fremont (a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington and, indeed, the center of the universe) needed a monument that would capture their new status in the world. Many ideas were passed around as to what that monument should be, But, when a …

The Fremont Troll, a roadside attraction in Seattle, Washington.

The Fremont Troll in Seattle, Washington

Published on: March 15, 2010 | Last Updated on: July 4, 2020 by Valerie Bromann

We all know the fairy tale story. Once upon a time three goats try to cross a bridge in search of more food. Each goat encounters a giant bridge troll who refuses to let him pass but is tricked into letting them go as each tells him of his bigger, older brother to come. Most …

Fremont High Dive sign in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.

Fremont High Dive Sign in Seattle, Washington.

Published on: March 14, 2010 | Last Updated on: November 12, 2022 by Valerie Bromann

Fremont High Dive sign depicting a diver outside of a concert venue and bar in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. What to do in Fremont Seattle If you’re in the area and love neon signs, be sure to also check out the Fremont Ballroom sign. Also be sure to check out these other Fremont …

Fremont Ballroom sign showing dancers outside of a restaurant and bar in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.

Fremont Ballroom Sign in Seattle, Washington

Published on: March 13, 2010 | Last Updated on: November 4, 2019 by Valerie Bromann

This neon Fremont Ballroom sign shows dancers embracing and twirling about outside of a restaurant and bar in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Fremont is known as the “center of the universe” and features many roadside attractions like the giant troll sculpture, a giant Lenin statue, Bridgetender Rapunzel in Neon, the Apatosaurus Dinosaur Topiaries, …

Late for the Interurban, a statue of J.P. Patches and his girlfriend Gertrude in the Fremont area of Seattle, Washington.

Late for the Interurban statue in Seattle, Washington

Published on: March 12, 2010 | Last Updated on: November 12, 2022 by Valerie Bromann

While those Waiting for the Interurban may be tired of holding out, there are a couple of others down the block who just might be glad that that street car has yet to come. These clowns are Late for the Interurban. In 2008 another statue was erected just down the block from the Waiting for …

Waiting for the Interurban, a roadside attraction in the Fremont area of Seattle, Washington, that locals dress up for different occasions.

Waiting for the Interurban in Fremont, Seattle, Washington

Published on: March 11, 2010 | Last Updated on: November 12, 2022 by Valerie Bromann

I always seem to be waiting for the bus. Recent cuts to Chicago service mean I have to wait a little longer for the number nine between Lakeview and Wicker Park. A break down on the El meant I was late to work the other day when all the trains had to share one track, …

Deluxe Junk Fry Guy - Giant cone of french fries eating a french fry outside of Deluxe Junk in Fremont, Seattle, Washington.

Fry Guy at Deluxe Junk in Seattle, Washington (GONE)

Published on: March 10, 2010 | Last Updated on: November 12, 2022 by Valerie Bromann

Deluxe Junk was a staple of vintage shopping in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Inside, you could browse for second-hand furniture, clothes and other bobbles… and, outside, you could browse outside for a giant, somewhat cannibalistic, cone of french fries! Unfortunately, the store closed down sometime around 2012 and the giant Fry Guy is …

Giant statue of Vladimir Lenin, a roadside attraction in Fremont, Seattle, Washington.

Statue of Lenin in Fremont, Seattle, Washington

Published on: March 9, 2010 | Last Updated on: July 4, 2020 by Valerie Bromann

Not many American towns would play home to, let alone boast, a giant bronze sculpture of a Bolshevik dictator. But I guess the Fremont area of Seattle isn’t like most American towns (it is the center of the universe after all). And so, obviously, you can find a giant statue of Lenin hanging out in …

Guidepost in Fremont - the Center of the Universe - in Seattle, Washington.

Fremont: Center of the Universe in Seattle

Published on: March 8, 2010 | Last Updated on: November 12, 2022 by Valerie Bromann

Call it “The People’s Republic of Fremont.” Call it “The Artists’ Republic of Fremont.” Call it the “center of the universe.” Whichever you choose, Fremont, a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, is unlike anywhere you’ve ever been. A mecca for any Silly American traveler: with a Solstice Parade, quirky roadside attractions cover the neighborhood from corner …