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Fremont District: The Troll
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  • Updated By dlandt on March 27, 2004
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  • The Troll - Seattle
    The Troll
    by dlandt
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    Because at the root of Seattle is a kind of Scandinavian-American culture, they've erected a stone troll under the bridge, just like Norwegian folklore. One eye glows at night, there's no charge, and its in an interesting part of the city. In fact, the whole north end of the ship canal strikes me as being very typically Seattleish, feeling very much like the city felt when I first arrived as an eighteen year old in a Navy uniform. When people wanted to see the "real" Seattle, this is one of the places I used to take them.

    To find this, you need to go to the Fremont District and head just a tad east. He's under the bridge.

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    Fremont District: Lenin statue
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  • Updated By Jonathan_C on November 27, 2003
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  • Lenin statue - Seattle
    Lenin statue
    by Jonathan_C
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    A seven ton bronze of Vladimir Lenin looks over a busy intersection in Fremont. If you can look past the surface oddity of finding this statue in the middle of a US city you will see some very beautiful lines. Lenin is portrayed striding forward with an heir of certainty and destiny. There is no hint of the surprise he must be experiencing.

    Fremonsters believe that art can be more powerful than politics. The juxtaposition of Lenin and the cold war era rocket immediately South suggests we may sometimes be right. See my Fremont page for more suggestions on what to do in Fremont.

    Location: one block West of Fremont Ave. and 36'th Ave. N. Take bus #5 or #28 to get from downtown to Fremont.

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  • Website: http://www.fremontseattle.com/myths/leninedit.htm
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    Fremont District: Largest troll I've ever seen! (out of 1!)
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  • Updated By barney1974 on March 2, 2006
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  • Fremont Troll - Seattle
    Fremont Troll
    by barney1974
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    Trolls have long been a part of Scandanavian culture but this is definitely the biggest troll that I have ever heard about. The Fremont Troll is located at the northern end of the Aurora Avenue Bridge. It rises out of the depths, crushing a VW bug in one hand and missing an eye. It is made out of 2 tons of concrete and rebar and took seven weeks to make. DUring the festivals, including Halloween, it usually gets decked out for the occasion. It is something to see.

  • Website: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/WASEAtroll.html
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    Fremont District: Lenin!!!! Big tall dude
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  • Updated By barney1974 on March 2, 2006
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    Vladimir Lenin!
    by barney1974
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    Only in Fremont, would a statue of the famous Russian Bolshevik leader be erected. The statue is 7 tons and is very impressive. It sits on the corner and definitely catches the eye. It was rescued from a town in Slovakia after the Cold War ended and brought to Seattle.

  • Website: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/WASEAlenin.html
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    Fremont District: Find the Freemont Troll
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  • By makiro on June 8, 2006
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  • Fremont District - Seattle
    by makiro
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    The Freemont District is a great area to spend an afternoon. The Troll under the Aurora bridge at 36th Street is a fun thing to see on your walking tour of the area. The troll was scupted by four Seattle artists. Great photo opportunity :)

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    Fremont District: Solstice Parade
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  • Updated By Sunshine64 on June 19, 2006
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  • A Political Statement - Solstice Parade '06 - Seattle
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    One of the most liberal events in Seattle, The Solstice Parade is held by the Fremont Arts Council every year on Saturday nearest to Summer Solstice. The parade is notorious for its naked bicyclists (most covered in interesting body paint), and each year there is a big controversy over whether or not they will be arrested. They never have been, and probably never will.

    All the entries in the parade must be human-propelled, and are devised by citizens. This is not a corporate-sponsored parade. It's pro-art and anti-establishment : )

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  • Website: http://www.fremontseattle.com/myths/parade_frameset.htm
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    Fremont District: Freemont! known as the 'center...
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  • By csauve on August 26, 2002
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    by csauve
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    Freemont! known as the 'center of the world' this unique artistic community is truely unique. There are a number of locally owned shops and cafes that all have neat art on the walls and just really crazy things. I like the troll undrneath the bridge, and hes holding a real volkswagon beetle! Its a really big sculpture and its really easy to get to, just find the Freemont bridge (runs thru Freemont) then go under. There are a couple of cool vintage clothing shops too.

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    Fremont District: There is a Giant Troll under a...
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  • By Hawk-Eye on August 26, 2002
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  • Just the three of us........ - Seattle
    Just the three of us........
    by Hawk-Eye
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    There is a Giant Troll under a bridge holding a real full sized VW Beetle . Normally I would tell you where it is but finding it is half the fun. Also make sure to take the underground tour in downtown Seattle. North of Seattle is Mt. Baker. You will Problably go the to see our wonderful damn, but don't forget to see the 'ICE CAVE'. It is something you will never forget!

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    Fremont District: Did you know there really...
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  • By kookie576 on August 26, 2002
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  • Fremont District - Seattle
    by kookie576
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    Did you know there really lives a troll under the bridge? Go have a look with your own eyes! He lives under the north end of Aurora Bridge (Highway 99) in Fremont ... Seems he snatched an old Volkswagen Beetle, too.

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    Fremont District: The Fancy Fremont District
  • Updated By yooperprof on May 28, 2007
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  • "Waiting for the Interurban"
    at 34th + Fremont
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    "Artsy" - "Funky" - Freespirited": that's the Fremont neighborhood in a nutshell!

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