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

Developing the Market

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, February 19, 2026

1. Developing the Market Marker

Inscription. Frank Goodwin and his nephew Arthur saw an opportunity: Use Frank’s Gold Rush money to acquire, expand, and develop new buildings around the bustling farmers market. As their buildings grew downhill and to the north, other developers built the more conventional Corner and Sanitary market halls across Pike Place. By 1922, the Market appeared much as it does today, except for the iconic neon clock sign, which was installed in 1937.

Erected by Pike’s Peak Public Market, Incorporated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 47° 36.546′ N, 122° 20.467′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Downtown Seattle. It is on Pike Place west of 1st Ave, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1514 Pike Place, Seattle WA 98101, 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,

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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: "This Market Is Yours" (within shouting distance of this marker); First Avenue (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seattle Union Record (about 600 feet away); Seattle Union Record (1918-1928) (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Welcome to The Public Market (about 700 feet away); “Great White Fleet” (approx. 0.2 miles away); Where did this bridge used to go? / Where does this bridge go now? (approx. ¼ mile away); The Brooklyn Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

Other markers no longer nearby. Welcome to The Public Market (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Waterfront History (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Visit of President Theodore Roosevelt’s “Great White Fleet” (was about 800 feet away

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, February 19, 2026

2. Developing the Market Marker

but has been permanently removed); Joshua Green (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); "Ton of Gold" (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed); ‘Miike Maru’ (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. This marker has replaced a previous marker within the last few years.

Pike Place sign mentioned in the marker verbiage image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Douglass Halvorsen, February 19, 2026

3. Pike Place sign mentioned in the marker verbiage

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 28 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on February 21, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2026, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.