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…

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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…

1 min

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…

1 min

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…

1 min