Stories
Seattle stories for walks, landmarks, and local context
Short, source-backed reads that explain what you are seeing while you move through the city.
City story
A Legacy of 170 Pioneers
Imagine 170 early Chinese pioneers, all pooling their limited resources for a single, bold goal. In 1910, that collective effort built…
City story
A Legacy of Devotion
Some of the deepest bonds are those that transcend time. At Lake View Cemetery on Capitol Hill, there is a site visited by thousands e…
City story
A Legacy of Light
Long before the modern grid, Seattle's industrial era was powered by steam and coal. Between 1906 and 1956, the Seattle Gas Light Comp…
City story
A Legacy of Performance
On the corner of NE 41st and University Way, the Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse stands as a testament to Seattle's artistic soul. O…