Northlake, Seattle facts for kids
Northlake is a cool neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. It's part of a larger area called Wallingford, specifically the southern part, below N 40th Street. Northlake gets its name because it's right on the northern shore of Lake Union.
Some famous spots in Northlake include the Northlake Shipyard, the fun Gas Works Park, the interesting Wallingford Steps art, and Ivar's Salmon House, a popular restaurant.
Around the year 1900, the eastern part of Northlake was known as Latona. The building that is now the John Stanford International School used to be the Latona School. Today, when people say "Latona," they usually mean the area along Latona Ave. NE, stretching north towards Green Lake.
Northlake has important streets like N 34th Street, N Northlake Way, N Pacific Street, Wallingford Avenue N, and Stone Way N. These streets help people get around the neighborhood.
Businesses and Learning Centers
Northlake is home to many businesses and places where people learn new skills. Along Northlake Way, near Lake Union, you can find several marinas for boats, floating homes called houseboats, office buildings, and small shops.
Cool Technology Companies
This area is a hub for technology companies that work with new materials. For example, Modumetal creates special layers of metal that are super strong and resist rust. Energ2 makes parts called carbon electrodes that help store energy, like in batteries.
Learning About Boats and Diving
The Divers Institute of Technology is located close to the Northlake Shipyard. Here, students learn how to become professional divers. Also, the Center for Wooden Boats has a workshop and storage area next to Gas Works Park. They help preserve and teach about traditional wooden boats.
