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Overview – A concrete-and-wood promenade leads to steel viewing towers between Piers 57 and 59. Nautical-themed steps plunge to renovated warehouses and wooden ramps link to a viewing gallery. A wide deck proffers tables and benches with a view. People relax by the bronze fountain along Pier 59, designed by the famous Seattle sculptor James Fitzgerald. – – The Background – At the turn of the century, Burlington Northern Railroad built tracks parallel to this shoreline, putting the trading piers out of commission. The rail eased the transportation of goods, opened new…