Uptown in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
The First Commercial Monorail in the United States
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
1. Northern Terminus of the First Commercial Monorail Marker
of service and honor
to the Seattle World’s Fair
April 21 – October 21 1962
and the City of Seattle
Placed in tribute this 19th day
of October 1962 at the site of
the Northern Termius of the first commercial Monorail in America
Erected 1962 by Alweg Rapid Transit Systems • The American Public Works Association • Seattle Worlds Fair • The City of Seattle • Kiwanis International • Uptown Seattle Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1792.
Location. 47° 37.268′ N, 122° 21′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Uptown. Marker is on 4th Avenue North. This marker is located at the monorail station at Seattle Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 299 4th Avenue North, Seattle WA 98109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Monorail Society (here, next to this marker); Seattle Center Monorail (a few steps from this marker); Armory (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Frank Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington (approx. 0.2 miles
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
2. Northern Terminus of the First Commercial Monorail Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
3. The Space Needle
The marker is in the shadow of the Space Needle - (when the sun shines.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
4. The Monorail Station
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
5. The Monorail Station
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 13, 2011
6. The Monorail Approaching the Station
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 7, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
