Fremont Rocket, Public sculpture in Fremont, Seattle, Washington, United States.
Description
The Fremont Rocket is a 53-foot (16-meter) sculpture mounted atop a building at the corner of North 35th Street and Evanston Avenue North in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood.
History
Acquired by the Fremont Business Association in 1991 from an army surplus store for $750, the sculpture was installed on June 3, 1994, after being assembled from the tail boom of a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar transport aircraft.
Culture
The sculpture displays the Fremont neighborhood motto 'De Libertas Quirkas,' which translates to 'freedom to be peculiar,' and symbolizes the community's embrace of individuality and unconventional artistic expression.
Practical
Visitors can view the sculpture year-round from street level at 3420 Evanston Avenue North, within walking distance of other Fremont attractions such as the Fremont Troll and Statue of Lenin.
Did you know?
The sculpture features neon laser pods on its fins and nose cone, with steam vapor effects that create a dynamic visual display during community events and festivals in the neighborhood.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Washington).
Seattle stretches between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, offering a mix of urban architecture, public spaces and natural areas. This route connects more than thirty stops, from the Space Needle and Pike Place Market to less visited sites like the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks or the Wing Luke Museum....
Fremont Troll
300 m
Statue of Lenin, Seattle
84 m
George Washington Memorial Bridge
557 m
Fremont Bridge
359 m
B. F. Day Elementary School
514 mHistory House of Greater Seattle
275 m
Wagner Houseboat
663 m
Fremont Trolley Barn
225 m
Fremont Building
93 mWithin Reach
204 mRoss Creek
651 mLate for the Interurban
239 mCenter of the Universe sign
87 mDinosaur Topiary
272 mWest of Lenin
432 mPergola At Waiting For The Interurban
180 mFremont Canal Bench Project
205 mReality Relics
213 mSri Chinmoy Statue
427 mThe Stairway In Fremont Project
540 mAnimals Riding Bikes Mural
356 mPCC Dog on Bike
98 mN 38th St Mural
423 mGiraffe & Lion Riding Alligator Bike
410 mSpace in Fremont
107 mWater Mover
187 mMoss Turtle Sculpture
319 mWork of art, sculpture
226 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes