Seattle's Ballard neighborhood through the years Take a look back at Ballard neighborhood

Salmon Bay Park, pictured 1910. Salmon Bay Park, pictured 1910. Photo: Seattle Municipal Archive Photo: Seattle Municipal Archive Image 1 of / 78 Caption Close Seattle's Ballard neighborhood through the years 1 / 78 Back to Gallery

Ballard stands as both a bastion of old Seattle and the epitome of new Seattle.

There's the Alaskan fishing boats, and the Pacific Northwest's premier industry as well as spots like Mike's Chili Parlor, Ballard Smokeshop and Sloop Tavern. Poke around even further and there's the Elks Lodge, and the famed 17th of May celebration.

Set to the background of ship yards and historic buildings, these perks give Ballard its old time charm and that blue collar feel it's always been known for.

And while it holds onto these tightly, a new era of Seattle has brought big, modern apartments and homes, residents and establishments.

Flip through our gallery above to watch Ballard changes through the years from a true working class district to hipster haven.