Underneath

On April 27, 2011April 27, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Bridge, Portland

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Guilty

On February 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, buildingsLeave a comment

I guess I am guilty of trespassing as I wonder around the underside of the 14th St. Bridge. Oh well, part of the fun of photography.

Under and Around

On February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Pillars supporting the 14th St. Bridge and a fence that was knocked down recently that was to discourage trespassing.

Who’s Catherine?

On February 16, 2011 By Fred KingIn BridgeLeave a comment

Written on the underside of the 14th St. bridge and on a cement post yards away.

Windows to your Soul

On February 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, BridgeLeave a comment

Drawing underneath the 14th St. Bridge.

Signs of Habitation

On February 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

Near the 14th St. Bridge, what looks like a homeless camp of sorts. I can’t imagine someone sleeping out in this weather, but…… Very sad and frustrating.

Brooklyn Bridge

On January 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Manhattan, Signage, UncategorizedLeave a comment

From the Manhattan side looking towards Brooklyn.

Foundation

On January 14, 2011January 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, buildings, Seattle1 Comment

All that is left of this house is the foundation. Adjacent to the bridge on-ramp, I saw a team of workers last summer in hazmat suits going through the house. At first I thought it was a drug bust of a meth lab. A couple of weeks later I was in the area again, shooting, and this time the whole house was gone. I think the house stood where a small park/playground will be once the new bridge is built.

Both Towers

On January 10, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Apparently work on the demolition is stalled due to Federal Funds stuck in the pipeline. This view shows the missing mid-section and the two bridge towers.

Path

On January 8, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, nature, Seattle1 Comment

Pathway along a section of the Duwamish River.

Reflective Re-Visit

On January 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge1 Comment

On a (rare ) clear day in Seattle I was able to revisit one of my favorite landmarks in transition, the 14th St Bridge. Over the next couple of weeks ( as a warning 🙂 ) I will be posting some of the images from this clear, sunny day. Although the subject matter has been covered here, I think when the intangibles ( weather ) change it is worth a second look.

Bridge Grafitti

On December 30, 2010 By Fred KingIn Art, Bridge, graffitiLeave a comment

Although access to the underside of the bridge has been fenced off there are still reminders of a time when access was not discouraged. Sadly, there are remnants of homeless camps as well as graffiti.

Bridgeless

On December 23, 2010December 23, 2010 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

14th St. Bridge missing the middle section ( top photo). Photo below is the East Control Tower. I believe they are currently working inside the towers, gutting them for the next phase of the demolition.

Vertical Reflection

On November 9, 2010 By Fred KingIn natureLeave a comment

Underside

On September 30, 2010 By Fred KingIn Bridge, graffiti, RustLeave a comment

A few views of the underside of the 14th St. Bridge.

Bridge Control Tower

On September 8, 2010September 8, 2010 By Fred KingIn BridgeLeave a comment

Control Tower, now in demo, on 14th St. Bridge.

Supports

On September 7, 2010 By Fred KingIn BridgeLeave a comment

14th St. Bridge supports, cracks and all. Low tide reveals a few of the reasons this structure has become unsafe.

View from Below

On September 2, 2010September 2, 2010 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Seattle2 Comments

There is a trail of sorts along the west bank of the Duwamish River that takes one underneath the 14th St. Bridge. Along the trail you can see 7 foot tall fennel and the remnants of homeless hangouts; the odd assortment clothes, food packaging and charred wood. In these photos you can begin to get a sense of the level of disrepair on the bridge. Link to the Bridge Project webpage is here.