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Seattle Center Monorail

 
 
Seattle Center Monorail Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 7, 2023
1. Seattle Center Monorail Marker
Inscription. The trains were built in Germany by Alweg Rapid Transit Systems, also known for the Disneyland Monorail. They were then shipped to New York and carried via railroad to Seattle.

While Alweg's technology is still in use today, Seattle Center Monorail is the last existing original Alweg line in the world.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.
 
Location. 47° 37.263′ N, 122° 20.999′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Uptown. Marker 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.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Monorail Society (a few steps from this marker); The First Commercial Monorail in the United States (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 of all markers in Seattle.
 
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Seattle Center Monorail Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 7, 2023
2. Seattle Center Monorail Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 14 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.

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