History
Seattle history and landmarks
Seattle history and landmarks: start with Chihuly Garden and Glass, Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, and Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). Use the 122 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
122 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · Museums
Jacob Lawrence Gallery
A free, contemporary art exhibition space at the University of Washington, serving as an intellectual hub for students, faculty,…
Source-backed place · Museums
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington
A vital hub for Japanese and Japanese American heritage in Seattle, home to the oldest operating Japanese language school in the…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
KEXP Gathering Space
A vibrant community hub for music lovers at Seattle Center, featuring live radio broadcasts, a Sub Pop record shop, Caffe Vita co…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
KEXP at Seattle Center
Visit the home of KEXP, a non-commercial indie radio station. Explore the public Gathering Space, grab a Caffe Vita coffee, and e…
Source-backed place · History
Lake View Cemetery
Established in 1872, Lake View Cemetery is a historic Capitol Hill landmark known as Seattle's Pioneer Cemetery, offering stunnin…
Source-backed place · Museums
Lightship No. 83 Swiftsure
Step aboard the oldest lightship in the United States, a 129-foot National Historic Landmark featuring its original steam engine…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Memorial Stadium
A historic athletic landmark at Seattle Center, currently undergoing a major transformation into a state-of-the-art multi-purpose…
Source-backed place · History
NVC Memorial Hall
A poignant historic site honoring Japanese American veterans and those interned during World War II, featuring a massive granite…
Source-backed place · History
Naval Reserve Armory
A landmark concrete structure in South Lake Union, this former naval reserve center now houses the Museum of History and Industry…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Oxbow Park / Hat 'n' Boots
A quirky, oversized own-your-own-adventure landmark in Seattle's historic Georgetown neighborhood, featuring the largest cowboy h…
Source-backed place · History
Panama Hotel (with Bathhouse View)
A National Historic Landmark established in 1910, this former workingman's hotel preserves the heritage of Seattle's Nihonmachi w…
Source-backed place · History
Panama Hotel and Tea House
A National Historic Landmark established in 1910, this unique bed-and-breakfast and tea house preserves the heritage of Seattle's…
Source-backed place · History
Pioneer Building
A Richardsonian Romanesque masterpiece and National Historic Landmark, the Pioneer Building is a cornerstone of Seattle's origina…
Source-backed place · History
Queen Anne High School
A grand English Renaissance palace-style schoolhouse converted into luxury apartments, this Seattle Landmark is a stunning exampl…
Source-backed place · History
Rainier Brewing Company / Brewery District historic site
A historic industrial landmark in Georgetown, this former brewery complex represents Seattle's early industrial growth and the le…
Source-backed place · Museums
SIFF Film Center
A boutique, 90-seat jewelbox cinema located on the Seattle Center campus, specializing in arthouse hits, repertory runs, and arts…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Seattle Center Armory
A historic 1939 artillery armory transformed into a vibrant community hub, featuring a massive food court with seventeen differen…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Seattle Chinese Garden
A serene 4.6-acre Sichuanese landscape in West Seattle, blending classical Chinese architecture, stone, and water features to cel…
Source-backed place · Museums
Seattle Pinball Museum
An interactive museum in Seattle's Chinatown International District featuring over 50 playable classic pinball machines arranged…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
St. James Cathedral
The spiritual heart of the Archdiocese of Seattle, St. James Cathedral is a historic Catholic landmark in First Hill, known for i…
Source-backed place · Religious sites
St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
The seat of the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, this Capitol Hill landmark serves as a welcoming house of prayer and…
Source-backed place · History
Steamer Virginia V
A National Historic Landmark and the last operational Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet steamer, this 103-year-old steam-powered wooden…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Suzzallo Library
A Collegiate Gothic masterpiece at the heart of the University of Washington, featuring a soaring reading room and monumental sta…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Ballard Bridge
A historic 2,854-foot bascule bridge spanning the eastern edge of Salmon Bay, connecting the Ballard neighborhood to Interbay and…