Bryant, Seattle, Washington
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Bryant is a residential neighborhood in northeast Seattle, Washington. It is bounded by 25th Avenue NE on the west, Union Bay Place NE and NE 45th Street on the south, Sand Point Way NE on the east, and NE 65th Street on the north. The Burke-Gilman Trail runs along the south and east margins of the neighborhood. Much like the Roosevelt neighborhood to the west, the neighborhood takes its name from a school, Bryant Elementary School, located at 33rd Avenue NE and NE 60th Street. The school itself was named after William Cullen Bryant. Bryant Park is located on NE 65th Street at 40th Avenue NE The neighborhood is sometimes known as Ravenna-Bryant, due to its proximity to Ravenna Park.
Most of the commercial establishments in Bryant are along the north side of 55th Street between 25th and 35th Avenues, including many resturants and shops. The west end is home to an original Kidd Valley location. The Duchess bar on the south side of 55th street is a popular place for patrons to watch the University of Washington football games. Across the street is Queen Mary's, an elegant English teahouse. The neighborhood is also home to a Metropolitan Market, a high-end grocery store, on 40th Avenue at 55th Street.
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