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On May 29, 1907, the City of Ballard ceases to exist when it is annexed to Seattle, adding a new neighborhood to the northwest as well as 17,000 people to Seattle’s population.
The vote to annex had passed by 996 to 874 on November 6, 1906, following Ballard’s increasing difficulties in keeping its services abreast of a growing population. Particularly problematic was the water supply.
On the day the City ceased to exist, the Ballard City Hall was draped in black crepe, and the flag on the city flag pole hung at half mast.
Ballard had incorporated in 1890.
Ballard Avenue looking southeast, Ballard, ca. 1900
Courtesy MOHAI (shs14001)
