After signing the 1855 Point No Point Treaty, it was clear that there had been some misunderstandings, and the federal government was failing to follow through on its funding promises. Some of the Tribes of Washington rose up against what they saw . . . — — Map (db m179769) HM
On Water Street at Taylor Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
Was there smuggling in Port Townsend?
Until 1911 Port Townsend was a Customs Port of Entry for the United States. Goods from foreign ports arriving in Puget Sound had to stop in Port Townsend and pay taxes. Avoiding customs was . . . — — Map (db m179593) HM
On Adams Street north of Clay Street, on the right when traveling north.
Starrett House Under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of October 15, 1966, this property possesses exceptional value in commemorating, or illustrating American History Placed on the National Register on September 29, . . . — — Map (db m129376) HM
On Water Street east of Tyler Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1885, George Sterming realized his lifelong dream. On this site he erected the building which still bears his name. The upper floor was devoted to office suites and the ground floor housed the soon to be famous Belmont Restaurant and . . . — — Map (db m179673) HM
On Washington Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
The Haller Fountain was brought to Port Townsend by resident Theodore N. Haller to honor his deceased father and brother. After the dedication speech, Mr. Haller read a poem about the Greek sea nymph, Galatea, and the statue has been known by that . . . — — Map (db m91294) HM
On Adams Street north of Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Under the provisions of the National
Historic Preservation Act of
October 15, 1966, this property
possesses exceptional value in commemorating, or illustrating
American History
Placed on the National Register on
Sept. 29, 1970 by the . . . — — Map (db m179530) HM
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
For thousands of years, the S'Klallam ("strong") people lived in villages along the north coast of the Olympic Peninsula, moving with the seasonal resources and living in harmony with nature. In addition to hunting in the mountains and . . . — — Map (db m179376) HM
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
Steven C. Brown, in his essay "Vessels of Life: Northwest Coast Dugouts," from The Canoe: A Living Tradition, by John Jennings published in 2002 by Firefly Books wrote: "The Coast Salish canoe incorporates features that make for a successful and . . . — — Map (db m179379) HM
On Water Street at Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
Welcome
2019
Designed by: Dale Faulstich
Carved and painted by: Dale Faulstich,
Tyler Faulstich, Tim O'Connell, Andy Pitts
——————————
Representing from the top:
Supernatural Carpenter
Spirit of the . . . — — Map (db m179433) HM
On Water Street east of Monroe Street, on the right when traveling east.
Fin Fish included salmon, halibut, smelt and euchalon (a kind of smelt). Fish were taken with reef nets, dip nets, trawl nets, harpoons, gaff hooks, spears, basket traps, weirs, tidal pounds (rows of underwater stakes), hooks, and herring rakes . . . — — Map (db m179383) HM
On Water Street at Monroe Street, on the left when traveling east on Water Street.
☆
☆ Marvin G. Shields ☆
Construction Mechanic Third Class
☆United States Navy ☆
"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the
risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty
while serving with . . . — — Map (db m179363) HM WM
On Water Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
Why was Union Wharf so important?
Port Townsend's shores boast shallow waters, frequently less than 10 feet deep, dozens of feet out into the bay. As shipping became central to the boomtown's economy, this asset to early settlers . . . — — Map (db m179597) HM
Looking south, view Kilisut Harbor and Indian Island, now Naval Magazine Indian Island. Archeological evidence shows that Indian Island was an important location to the ancestors of the S’Klallam and Chimacum people for over 1,500 years. For . . . — — Map (db m179600) HM
On Taylor Street south of Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
Evolving over the years to meet Port Townsend's changing needs, Union Wharf has served sailing vessels and steamships, ferries and fish processors.
It continues to anchor the axis of historic Port Townsend.
1867-1890:
Built by Henry . . . — — Map (db m179628) HM
On Washington Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling east on Washington Street.
The village of qatáy once sat near the bluff at what is now the corner of Monroe and Water Streets. It was the principal village of S'Klallam people at the time of the treaty signing, and home to their Chief, čičməhán . . . — — Map (db m179731) HM
On Water Street at Polk Street, on the right when traveling east on Water Street.
Where does your water come from?
Nestled in the "rainshadow" of the Olympic Mountains, Port Townsend gets surprisingly little rain and is surrounded by salt water. In the late 1800s water was scarce and expensive. Early residents . . . — — Map (db m179693) HM
In 1792, Captain George Vancouver sailed his ship, the HMS Discovery, up the Strait of Juan de Fuca. He named this harbor Port Townshend, in honor of the English Marquis of Townshend.
Originally a small settlement, Port Townsend . . . — — Map (db m179633) HM
On Jefferson Street at Cass Street, on the right when traveling west on Jefferson Street.
James A. Anderson · Chimacum • Fred W. Anderson · Port Hadlock
John W. Anderson · Center • Edwin A. Bartlett · Port Townsend
George W. Chadwick · Nordland • Allen W. Clements · Brinnon
Richard C. Hill · Irondale • John Hreczuck · Port . . . — — Map (db m179761) HM
On Olympic Highway (U.S. 101) west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
On May 2, 1792. the intrepid English explorer, Captain George Vancouver, in search of a northwest passage, sailed his sloop Discovery and the armed tender Chatham down the strait of Juan de Fuca and into this sheltered harbor. This bay Vancouver . . . — — Map (db m177417) HM
On Auburn Avenue at 3rd Street Northeast, on the right when traveling north on Auburn Avenue.
Built 1914
Designated a City of Auburn Landmark 1995
The development of this local public library building was part of a national movement spurred by the philanthropy of iron and steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. In 1911, the Auburn Library . . . — — Map (db m197164) HM
On Washington Route 164, on the right when traveling north.
Inspired by the park's many resident crows, this clever corvid reminds us that a drive-in restaurant once stood at this site. Intended as a whimsical landmark for
Auburn's beloved Les Gove Park, this sculpture is meant to capture the attention of . . . — — Map (db m224098) HM
On 6th Street Northeast east of N Street Northeast, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated here in honored remembrance of Tom Wil-Etch-Tid For his act of compassion in saving the lives of three early pioneer children during the 1855 White River Massacre. — — Map (db m316326) HM
On 22nd Avenue NW at Ballard Avenue NW on 22nd Avenue NW.
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District holds a significant place in Seattle history. The uniquely-preserved state of Ballard Avenue provides visitors with a window into the heyday of Ballard’s industrial and commercial era.
The City of Ballard . . . — — Map (db m27976) HM
[plaque]
These elms were placed here by the
Bellevue Minute Women in honor of
Victor Freed, Victor E. Hanson, Oscar Johnson,
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the World War.
[front of monument] Dedicated November 11, 1926 — — Map (db m316283) WM
On Bellevue Way Northeast at NE 4th St, on the right when traveling north on Bellevue Way Northeast.
Bellevue Downtown Park, a 20-acre oasis in the heart of Downtown Bellevue, is a gathering place that connects Downtown Bellevue and the Meydenbauer Bay waterfront. It provides places for active and passive recreation, and is a prime location for . . . — — Map (db m266193) HM
On Morgan Street at Cemetery Road on Morgan Street.
This garden is a living tribute to all
of America’s Veterans and their
families in silence and respect, this is
a place to remember why millions of
Americans have fought and died for
our liberty and our freedom.
Here we renew our promise to . . . — — Map (db m296345) WM
On Main Street at 102nd Ave NE, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
This brick facade is part of the original structure that housed the historic Bothell Cooperative Mercantile Company.
In 1906, a group of merchants, teachers, and farmers founded the co-op and built the long-standing brick store in 1908. The Merc . . . — — Map (db m272454) HM
In the late 1850’s under the leadership of the Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, Military Road was constructed between Fort Vancouver and Fort Bellingham,
continuing north of Seattle, skirting the swamps of the Sammamish Slough. The portion of the . . . — — Map (db m254933) HM
On Northeast Carnation Farm Road 0.2 miles east of 284th Ave NE, on the left when traveling west.
Here lived and gave her service to mankind
World's Champion Milk Cow
Born 1913 - Died 1925
Twice she registered production records that set her fame above all dairy cattle of any age. In each of two years she exceeded 16,500 quarts of milk, . . . — — Map (db m303152) HM
On Tolt Avenue at NE 40 Street, on the right when traveling north on Tolt Avenue.
Designated a City of Carnation Landmark 1994
The old Tolt Oddfellows Lodge Hall has been an integral part of community life in Carnation since its construction. It was built by IOOF Lodge No. 148 and subsequently became the Eagle's Hall. The . . . — — Map (db m303154) HM
Presented April 24, 1926
Dedicated Aug. 20, 1933
by
Seattle, Tacoma & Associated
Young Men's Business Clubs
Co-Sponsors
Seattle Star and Tacoma Times
9-10-39 — — Map (db m180095) HM
Near Bush Street at 1St Street NE, on the right when traveling west.
Beneath this spot a
time capsule
was buried in the year 2022
to celebrate the
city’s 130th birthday
To be opened in the year 2050 — — Map (db m316138) HM
Near 84th Ave. S. north of South 212th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Saar Pioneer Cemetery is named for former King County Councilman Peter Saar, who in 1873 buried his wife on a small hill on their homestead. Since that time the cemetery has been known by many names.
Kent Cemetery • Kent Methodist Cemetery . . . — — Map (db m52568) HM
Leslie and Alicia Forbes opened Juanita Beach resort in 1921. They and their five children: Dorris, Betty, Joyce, Joanne, and Dorr ran the beach for 35 years. The 20’s and 30’s were exciting and busy years with thousands of visitors coming to the . . . — — Map (db m266201) HM
Prior to 1916, Lake Washington’s shoreline reached today’s Juanita Drive. When Lake Washington was lowered, a vast, sandy expanse was revealed on the north side of Juanita Bay. Leslie and Alicia Forbes erected a small bathhouse and established a . . . — — Map (db m266197) HM
On 196th Avenue NE, on the right when traveling north.
Originally paved in 1913, the road was part of the transcontinental Yellowstone Trail connecting Boston and Seattle, and which is now the longest remaining stretch of brick highway in King County. — — Map (db m176611) HM
The Celebration Rose Garden was initiated in 2004 by the Seattle Rose Society through the vision and efforts of Seattle Rose Society member Lori White.
The planning and maintenance of the Rose Garden during its early years was carried on . . . — — Map (db m178625) HM
The story of the Elda Behm Paradise Garden is also the story of the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden.
It is the story of Elda's love of gardening and how a community came together to express and share that love. Many of the plants in the . . . — — Map (db m178573) HM
These roses honor the legacy of the women
who made history on our Home Front during WWII.
They are part of a national "Living Memorial" to inspire
a new generation of 21st century Rosies. — — Map (db m178624) HM
Seike Family History
Shinichi Seike immigrated from Ehime, a southern Japanese island, in 1919 and ran an import/export business in Seattle. In 1929 he purchased 13 acres near Des Moines Memorial Drive and moved into a farmhouse along with . . . — — Map (db m178673) HM
Presented by
The Exchange Club of Highline
To the P.O.W.-M.I.A. Memorial Plaza
Washington Memorial Park.
September 19, 1992
[Historical Documents in U.S. History,
listed chronologically]
The Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower . . . — — Map (db m178541) HM
This Victory Garden or Food Garden for Defense was planted in 2019 in commemoration of the over 20 million victory gardens planted across the U.S. during World War II. The orchard in the Neighborhood Heritage Garden is over 50 years old and was . . . — — Map (db m178622) HM
Purser, mate, trader, Shipowner, venturer, Joshua Green began his waterfront career on Puget Sound in 1888 when steamboating was in its infancy. He founded the LA Conner Trading and Transportation Company, operating freight and passenger steamers, . . . — — Map (db m294122) HM
On Northwest Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
America's oldest continually operating movie theater opened on this historic site in 1914 as the Majestic. In 1929, as the Roxy, it featured "talkies." In 1946, it became known as the Bay. In 2000, with the opening of The Majestic Bay, we start a . . . — — Map (db m294121) HM
On 22nd Ave. NW at Ballard Ave. NW on 22nd Ave. NW.
Multiple plaques on and near the Ballard Centennial Bell identify the Ballard Avenue Historic District.Marker 1:
Be it remembered that at this place on the eleventh day of April, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy Six, the Ballard . . . — — Map (db m168325) HM
Near Ballard Avenue Northwest at 22nd Ave NW, on the right when traveling north.
This commemorative centennial tree was planted to celebrate the annexation of Ballard to the City of Seattle on May 29, 1907.
Mayor Greg Nickels
May 29, 2007 — — Map (db m294644) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Built by Ballard saloon entrepreneur Louis Anderson, this structure was originally home to Warren Brothers Drug Store. In 1912 Samuel and Lewis Barthelemy opened the well-known Ballard Hardware and successfully conducted business from here for . . . — — Map (db m181484) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Considered one of the largest moving companies in the area, Ballard Livery and Transfer was established on Leary Avenue in 1904. Its office was moved to this location in 1907, when B.J. Cooney took over the business. A year later the Boyd Brothers . . . — — Map (db m181485) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
The original owner was Louis Chopard, a partner in Chopard and Cosgrove Wholesale and Retail Liquors, who ran his successful business in downtown Seattle. In 1901 Nicholas Theisen purchased this property and maintained ownership until the late . . . — — Map (db m181441) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
As early as 1893 this property housed a saloon in a modest wooden structure. In 1911 this fine brick building was constructed to take its place. Known as the Club Tavern for over fifty years, this drinking establishment took a short break during . . . — — Map (db m310047) HM
On 20th Avenue NW at Ballard Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on 20th Avenue NW.
Through the 1890s this was the most imposing structure in Ballard. It was built in 1893 by William Cors and Robert Wegener, proprietors of the Ballard Wine House. These two men first became business associates in 1889 and opened the Wine House a . . . — — Map (db m181461) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest north of 22nd Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Built for Fitzgerald and Hynes Department Store for a total of $15,000, this building was dedicated in February of 1909. The department store was located on the ground floor. The Ballard Aerie of Eagles leased the entire upper floor for what was . . . — — Map (db m181473) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
In 1898 Swedish merchant tailors Frank and Arthur Enquist opened their first tailor shop down the street in the Swanson Block at 5140 Ballard Avenue. Through their success at that location, they were able to build this classic brick structure in . . . — — Map (db m181474) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Stephen Battleson, secretary and treasurer for the Horse Shoe Mining Company, with his sisters Olga and Emma, constructed a modest storefront here in 1905. It was initially occupied by Dr. A. J. Douglas's optical manufacturing business and P. . . . — — Map (db m181482) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Louis Anderson began his illustrious career in Ballard as a barber in 1891. He quickly became involved in the thriving saloon business, fronting bonds for various bar owners' liquor licenses. By 1902 he had opened his own saloon, the Fremont Saloon, . . . — — Map (db m181479) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
This fine example of Romanesque architecture was built in 1901 and named in honor of Gustavus B. Sanborn, a pioneer Ballard businessman. Sanborn began his career as a carpenter in 1891. He owned a series of hardware stores on Ballard Avenue in the . . . — — Map (db m181481) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at NW Market Street, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
In 1920 Charles and Edna Halverson built this structure to house their Ladies and Gents Furnishings Store, which they ran successfully for thirty-four years. Shortly after opening the store they expanded their retail focus to include dry goods. . . . — — Map (db m181476) HM
On NW Dock Place at Ballard Avenue NW on NW Dock Place.
Built by Swan Hansen, the president of the Horse Shoe Mining Company, this elegant brick structure was home to the Henry Brothers Saloon (Charles and Lewis). By 1908 the Pederson and Olsen Bar took up residence on the ground floor and stayed until . . . — — Map (db m181487) HM
When dedicated on July 4, 1917, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks was the largest navigation facility in North America. During the dedication, the USS Roosevelt - flagship for Commodore Robert Peary's famous 1909 expedition to the North Pole - led a . . . — — Map (db m86455) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 20th Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Built by Seattle saloon owner Stephano Raggio in 1904, the Junction Building originally stood three stories tall with a crenellated turret. Unfortunately, fire destroyed the third floor, requiring its removal. In the early 1900s the ground floor was . . . — — Map (db m181465) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest north of NW Vernon Place, on the right when traveling north.
Brothers Charles and Richard Kutzner built this stately brick and sandstone structure in 1904 to house their Tonsorial Parlor, a successful barber shop that was formerly located in downtown Seattle. The Kutzners operated their business out of the . . . — — Map (db m181471) HM
Near Ballard Avenue Northwest at 22nd Ave NW, on the right when traveling north.
plaque one:
Dedicated in Honor of
Marvin Sjoberg
Mayor of Ballard
April 4, 1975
plaque two:
Marvin Sjoberg (born April 4, 1921 – Died February 26, 1989) was a colorful resident of Ballard Avenue. He was given the . . . — — Map (db m294639) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at NW Vernon Place, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Originally only two stories tall, this Neoclassical Revival building was financed by Albin and Oscar Matthes, proprietors of the Old Home Saloon. In 1905 the Fraternal Brotherhood of the Elks purchased the building and occupied the upper floor. The . . . — — Map (db m181466) HM
On Northwest Market Street at Leary Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Northwest Market Street. Reported permanently removed.
The Ballard Historical Society and the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association joined together to create this mural in 1995 to commemorate our community’s rich and prosperous history, and to celebrate our economic and cultural ties . . . — — Map (db m310889) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at 22nd Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Tacoma residents James and Welthia Kelsey built this one-story building in 1903 as an investment. They entered into an agreement with Eugene Felt, the owner of the Felt Block next door, to create an internal opening between their two buildings . . . — — Map (db m181472) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest south of 20th Avenue NW, on the left when traveling south.
Longtime Ballard bar owner Charley Swanson built this structure in 1904 and opened the Owl Saloon here with his partner Leonard Strygen. Except for the years during Prohibition, when the Owl Cafe occupied the ground floor, this building has . . . — — Map (db m181460) HM
On Ballard Avenue NW at NW Dock Place, on the right when traveling north on Ballard Avenue NW.
Alfred Palmer, proprietor of Alfred Palmer and Sons Real Estate Company in downtown Seattle, owned this building for more than three decades. Valued at $3,890 in 1905, the property was one of the more impressive structures in what was known as the . . . — — Map (db m181440) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest at NW Vernon Place, on the left when traveling north on Ballard Avenue Northwest.
Pioneer businessman Percy Sankey built this building in 1893 to house his dry goods business, which had existed elsewhere on Ballard Avenue since 1891. For the next twenty years Percy Sankey and his partner Alexander Grub ran the Sankey and Grub Dry . . . — — Map (db m310053) HM
Near Ballard Avenue Northwest south of NW Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built by prosperous Norwegian miner Martin Markusen, this vernacular sandstone and brick building first housed the St. Paul Hotel and later the Princess Hotel on its upper floor. Groceries and meat markets occupied the ground floor storefronts . . . — — Map (db m181478) HM
On NW Vernon Place at Ballard Avenue NW, on the right when traveling west on NW Vernon Place.
For over two decades the Ballard branch of the Scandinavian-American Bank operated out of this Second Empire Baroque structure, which was built in 1902. Originally incorporated in 1892, the bank's main branch was located in Seattle and boasted of a . . . — — Map (db m181468) HM
On 20th Avenue NW at Leary Avenue NW, on the right when traveling north on 20th Avenue NW.
In 1891 William Curtiss built a modest structure on this site to house his tinware and stove manufacturing and sales business. By 1909 he had expanded his inventory to include a wide variety of hardware products and in 1911 he constructed the . . . — — Map (db m181464) HM
On Leary Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
The artists who created the Mural at Bergen Place have said in a picture what a thousand words cannot adequately express: that our community has links to other cities and other nations that span cultural, political and economic differences, and that . . . — — Map (db m310887) HM
On Northwest Market Street west of 20th Ave NW, on the left when traveling east.
A grant from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie helped to underwrite construction cost, also with money raised by local citizens & businesses at the time.
This building has not been a library since 1963
This building is on The National Register . . . — — Map (db m298501) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest north of NW Ione Place, on the right when traveling north.
In 1901 Nicholas Theisen started his liquor store in the adjacent Chopard Block. Known as the California Wine Company, it featured "a high grade of California wine." Through the success of his business Mr. Theisen was able to construct the Theisen . . . — — Map (db m181442) HM
On Ballard Avenue Northwest south of NW Vernon Place, on the left when traveling north.
Prior to the construction of this classic building, this site housed a much more modest structure that contained the White Front Saloon. Proprietors John Peterson and Hector Chestnut ran their bar here from 1900 to 1905. When the current structure . . . — — Map (db m181483) HM
On Rainier Avenue South north of South Holden Street, on the right when traveling north.
A Trolley Stop along the Seattle and Rainier Valley Railway
Wildwood Station dates back to Washington State's early yeans when the first privately owned electric trolley rail service carried passenger streetcars and freight trains along . . . — — Map (db m181541) HM
Carkeek Park is an urban oasis. The salt water beach, the salmon bearing stream, wetlands, forest, picnic tables, play areas and miles of trails welcome visitors with new discoveries year round.
The land once occupied by early Salish peoples . . . — — Map (db m102488) HM
On this site stood Seattle's first High School. Opened in 1902 as Seattle High School, in 1904 it was named Broadway High School until its closing in 1946. Broadway set high standards for education and racial harmony. This plaque is presented by . . . — — Map (db m102981) HM
On Harvard Avenue at East Pine Street on Harvard Avenue.
The Broadway Performance Hall of Seattle Central Community College was constructed in 1911-12 as an addition to Broadway High School, to accommodate gymnasiums and auditorium/study hall. Restored and remodeled, it opened in 1979 as a theater, with . . . — — Map (db m266485) HM
On East Pine Street at Broadway, on the right when traveling west on East Pine Street.
The Washborn-Haines Company built this structure to showcase their preeminent Chrysler auto dealership, so special that Walter Chrysler himself came out for the opening on November 29, 1925. This building continued to house automobile sales and . . . — — Map (db m103015) HM
On East Denny Way near Belmont Avenue East, on the right when traveling west.
Two markers are side-by-side on this house:
(Marker 1)
Ward House
Seattle's Oldest Building
1882
Seattle Landmark
(Marker 2)
George Ward House
520 E Denny Way
has been placed on the
National Register
of . . . — — Map (db m102516) HM
Near 15th Avenue East south of East Garfield Street.
—First Presbyterian missionary to serve western Washington, 1854. Started 15 churches including the first Presbyterian church of Seattle.
—President of University of Washington, 1865-66 & 1874-76.
—Founded Sumner Academy, 1863, which . . . — — Map (db m121329) HM
On East Yesler Way at 23rd Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Yesler Way.
Built by the people of Seattle, this structure was originally dedicated as the Henry L. Yesler Memorial Public Library. Over the course of the 20th century it served a diverse and changing community. In 1975, to reflect these changes and honor . . . — — Map (db m181534) HM
On 5th Avenue at Spring Street, on the left when traveling south on 5th Avenue.
On this site the Sisters of Charity of the House of Providence, on April 25, 1878, established Providence Hospital, Seattle's first hospital and continued its operation until September 24, 1911, when the new instiution was dedicated, at 500 17th . . . — — Map (db m307288) HM
“This market is yours. I dedicate it to you, and may it prove a benefit to you and your children. It is for you to defend, to protect and to uphold; and it is for you to see that those who occupy it treat you fairly, that no extortion be . . . — — Map (db m69997) HM
Near Akaskan Way, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
The famous “Ton of Gold” that started the Alaska Gold Rush was unloaded here in 1897. The SS Portland landed the valuable cargo at this pier then known as Scwabacher Dock. — — Map (db m294129) HM
Near Alaskan Way, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
At this site on August 31, 1896, the Nippon Yusen Kaisha Steamer ‘Miike Maru’ arrived with her cargo of tea. This was the first regularly scheduled steamer service between the Orient and Seattle and marked the birth of Seattle as an international . . . — — Map (db m294130) HM
On Alaskan Way, on the right when traveling south.
The U.S. Navy’s “Great White Fleet” arrived Seattle May 23 and departed May 27, 1908 to continue their famous 46,000 mile round the world cruise. Part of the fleet anchored in Elliot Bay near this site and the crews disembarked here at . . . — — Map (db m48001) HM
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