Guide to the Neighborhood: South Fremont, Part 2
by Christine Bryant Cohen, marketing director
After writing about our favorite spots in our immediate Nickerson neighborhood last month, we realized there’s so much more to see and experience in the rest of our Fremont neighborhood! Read on for all the details about south Fremont, just a quick walk across the Fremont bridge.
Read on for ideas of where to wander and browse next time you visit us at Hashtag! Here’s our South Fremont edition Part 2
The best view of the shipping canal and Fremont Bridge can be found on the steps of the Google Fremont campus! Bring an infused beverage from Hashtag and some takeout with you, and have a picnic next time you’re nearby at this picturesque spot.
Looking for fresh, locally made gelato? Look no further than Fainting Goat! This family-run business has been making gelato daily since 2009. https://www.faintinggoatseattle.com/
And next door is the Fremont Vintage Mall! https://fremontvintagemall.com/ A collective of sellers here gather vintage and mid-century furniture, collectibles, clothing, and more. You’re sure to find oddities of all kinds here, including vintage ashtrays and accessories.
Proudly selling vinyl for over 20 years, Jive Time is Fremont’s local record store. Whether you’re digging through the budget bins that update daily or looking for that rare record, Jive Time has the treasures you seek. https://jivetimerecords.com/
Why is there a 16 foot tall bronze sculpture of Lenin on a prominent Fremont street corner? Short answer: because Fremont is weird! Longer answer: an American bought it in 1993 from a scrapyard and brought it home to Washington state, but died before carrying out plans to display it. It’s been held in trust waiting for a buyer, privately owned and installed on private property, since 1995.
And why is there a giant troll living under the Aurora bridge in Fremont? Because the Fremont Arts Council wanted to rehabilitate the under-bridge zone in 1990, ran a competition for submissions, and the Troll won! The Troll was sculpted by four local artists: Steve Badanes, Will Martin, Donna Walter, and Ross Whitehead. The idea of a troll living under a bridge is derived from Norwegian folklore. Don’t miss the Volkswagen Beetle in the colossal sculpture!
And to make it an easy trip, don’t forget to order online here!