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is a neighborhood and geographic feature in Seattle, Washington, northwest of downtown. The neighborhood sits on the highest named hill in the city, with a maxi- mum elevation of 456 feet. It covers an area of approx. 3 square miles and a population slightly upwards of 30,000. Queen Anne is bordered by Belltown to the south, Lake Union to the east, the Lake Washington Ship Canal to the north and Interbay to the west. The hill became a popular spot for the city's early economic and cultural elite to build their mansions, and the name derives from the architectural style typical of many of the early homes. Queen Anne could ac- tually be divided into 4 areas all with slight- ly different vibes. Lower Queen Anne backs up to the Seattle Center and is close to all that downtown has to offer. East and West Queen Anne, which meet in the middle at the top of the hill, are both great residen- tial areas that share a common business district along Queen Anne Avenue. And North Queen Anne, which faces Fremont, is home to Seattle Pacific University and has a quieter feel. Many Seattilities don't get that particular and instead consider Queen Anne as 2 distinct areas - upper and lower. And distinct they are. With bustling bars, restau- rants, and attraction-heavy Seattle Center in Lower Queen Anne and historic houses, quaint shopping streets, and quiet parks high up on a hill in Upper Queen Anne, this diverse neighborhood has something for everyone. While its boundaries are not precise, the toponym usually refers to the shopping, office, and residential districts to the north and west of the Seattle Center. The neigh- borhood is connected to Upper Queen Anne by an extremely steep section of Queen Anne Avenue N. known as the Counterbal- ance, in memory of the cable cars that once ran up and down it. Queen Anne Hill At Kerry Park, this sculpture "Changing Form" by Doris Chase was added in 1971, a gift from Kerry's three children.