Brief History of Gas Works Park in Seattle Washington

The video explores a visit to a park by Lake Union, initially thought to have steampunk playground equipment. Instead, it features the remains of a coal gasification plant, the only one left in the U.S. The plant operated from 1906 to 1956, converting coal into gas for city use. After its closure, the area was transformed into a park with stunning views of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline.

What did the narrator initially expect to find at the park?

• A historical museum

• A botanical garden

• A steampunk-themed playground

• A coal gasification plant

What is unique about the coal gasification plant mentioned in the video?

• It was the largest plant in the US

• It is the oldest plant in the world

• It is the only remaining plant of its kind in the US

• It is still operational

During which years did the coal gasification plant operate?

• 1920 to 1970

• 1900 to 1950

• 1910 to 1960

• 1906 to 1956

What was the primary function of the coal gasification plant?

• To convert coal into gas for city use

• To produce coal for export

• To generate electricity

• To serve as a tourist attraction

What was the area turned into after the plant was shut down?

• A shopping mall

• A residential complex

• A park

• An industrial site