Weedin Place fallout shelter, Seattle

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The Weedin Place Fallout Shelter is a disused fallout shelter in Seattle, Washington, United States. It was built in 1962–1963, under Interstate 5, to hold about 100 individuals. It had diesel generators and other survival features and was intended to be the prototype "for countless similar shelters that would be installed nationwide under interstate highways". ()

Coordinates: 47°40'42"N, 122°19'17"W

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Northwest Seattle (Green Lake)Seattle United States

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Weedin Place fallout shelter – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: University Village, Burke Museum, Green Lake, Ravenna Park.

1.5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
University Village, Seattle
38 min walk • University Village, nestled in the bustling city of Seattle, United States, is a premier open-air shopping center renowned for its unique blend of locally-owned boutiques, signature national retailers, and a diverse array of restaurants and eateries.
1.3 miS
Museum with regional artifacts
Burke Museum, Seattle
34 min walk • The Burke Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Seattle, United States, stands as a beacon of natural history and cultural heritage. This preeminent institution, located on the University of Washington campus, is a hub for enthusiasts eager to delve into the rich...
0.8 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
Green Lake, Seattle
20 min walk • Green Lake is a freshwater lake in north central Seattle, Washington, within Green Lake Park. The park is surrounded by the Green Lake neighborhood to the north and east, the Wallingford neighborhood to the south, the Phinney Ridge neighborhood to the west, and Woodland Park to the southwest.
0.9 miSE
Park
Ravenna Park, Seattle
22 min walk • Ravenna Park and Cowen Park comprise a single contiguous recreation and green space in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle, Washington in the United States.
0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema, Comedy club
Jet City Improv, Seattle
20 min walk • Jet City Improv is a Short Form Improvisation troupe that performs in the Seattle, Washington area. The troupe was founded in 1992 and is operated by Wing-It Productions.
1.3 miS
Square, Modernist architecture
UW Tower, Seattle
33 min walk • The UW Tower is a high-rise office building complex located in the University District of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was completed in 1975 and serves as the head offices of the University of Washington. The 22-story tower was designed by NBBJ.
1.2 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Neptune Theatre, Seattle
32 min walk • The Neptune Theatre, formerly known as U-Neptune Theatre, is a performing arts venue in the University District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
1 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Grand Illusion Cinema, Seattle
26 min walk • The Grand Illusion Cinema is the longest running independent cinema in the city of Seattle, Washington, and has become a landmark of the film community.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
20th Avenue NE Bridge, Seattle
21 min walk • The 20th Avenue NE Bridge is a three-hinged, steel, lattice-arched bridge that spans a ravine in Seattle's Ravenna Park. It was designed by Frank M. Johnson under the direction of city engineer Arthur Dimock.
1.1 miE
Natural attraction, Nature, Rock
Wedgwood Rock, Seattle
30 min walk • Wedgwood Rock is a glacial erratic near the neighborhood of Wedgwood in Seattle, Washington. Its mineral composition matches that of Mount Erie, on Fidalgo Island in Skagit County, Washington, 55 mi north.
1.1 miSW
Park
Home of the Good Shepherd, Seattle
28 min walk • Meridian Playground is in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. The site features a building called the Good Shepherd Center, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Home of the Good Shepherd and is a city of Seattle designated landmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Weedin Place fallout shelter?

Nearby attractions include Cowen Park Bridge, Seattle (17 min walk), Green Lake, Seattle (20 min walk), 20th Avenue NE Bridge, Seattle (21 min walk), Blessed Sacrament Church, Seattle (22 min walk).

How to get to Weedin Place fallout shelter by public transport?

The nearest stations to Weedin Place fallout shelter:

Bus

NE Ravenna Blvd & NE 68th St • Lines: 45, 62 (4 min walk)
NE 65th St & Oswego Pl NE • Lines: 45, 62, 64, 79 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Roosevelt • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)