Uptown in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

The Monorail Society

Historic Landmark

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 7, 2023

1. The Monorail Society Marker

Inscription. The Seattle Alweg Monorail is an icon of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. It was the world' first full-sized Alweg monorail system to operate down the center of an urban street. During the Fair, the Monorail carried about eight million passengers and was considered to be the gateway to the Fair. The Monorail is currently owned by City of Seattle and operated by Seattle Monorail Services.

Seattle's pioneer monorail inspired the creation of many monorails worldwide. Fifty years after its debut, more Alweg-type monorails are being planned and built.

We dedicate this plaque in honor of the visionary developers of the Seattle World's Fair, the founder, engineers and employees of Alweg; and the many individuals who built, operated, maintained and preserved Seattle Center Monorail during its first fifty years, 1962-2012.

Dedicated March 24, 2012

Kim A. Pedersen, President/Founder

The Monorail Society

Erected 2012 by The Monorail Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 2012.

Location. 47° 37.267′ N, 122° 21.001′ W.

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Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Uptown. It can be reached from Thomas Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 370 Thomas Street, Seattle WA 98109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Puget Sound Region.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The First Commercial Monorail in the United States (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 away); Chief Seattle (approx. ¼ mile away); Mayer Plaza (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fire Bell No. 4 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Adam Margolis, October 7, 2023

2. The Monorail Society Marker

The marker can be seen to the right of the entrance.

of all markers in Seattle.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 198 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.