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A public park and arboretum in Seattle, Washington, operated by the University of Washington and the city. It features gardens, trails, wetlands, and a history of citizen activism against freeway projects.
PCC Community Markets is a food cooperative based in Seattle, Washington, with over 114,000 members. It operates fifteen retail locations and offers organic food, classes, education and community programs.
A public park in Seattle with wetlands, beaches, trails, and views of Puget Sound and the Olympics. Learn about the park's history, recreation, nature, and motorsport activities.
A Seattle landmark since 1899, this store sells souvenirs, artifacts and totem poles. Learn about its history, owners, customers and exhibits, from shrunken heads to mummies.
The Bon Marché was founded in 1890 by Edward and Josephine Nordhoff, who had moved to Seattle from Chicago. Edward Nordhoff was a German immigrant who had worked for the Louvre Department Store in Paris, which competed with the Maison of Aristide Boucicaut "Au Bon Marché" (now part of the LVMH group).
The Amazon Spheres are three glass domes that house 40,000 plants and serve as an employee lounge and workspace at Amazon's headquarters in Seattle. They opened in 2018 and are designed by NBBJ and Site Workshop, with influences from biophilic design and futuristic architecture.
The relative fortunes of Seattle and Tacoma clearly show the nature of Seattle's growth. Though both Seattle and Tacoma grew at a rapid rate from 1880 to 1890, based on the strength of their timber industries, Seattle's growth as an exporter of services and manufactured goods continued for another two decades, while Tacoma's growth dropped ...
A museum in Seattle Center showcasing the studio glass of Dale Chihuly, with a 100-foot-long suspended sculpture in the Glasshouse. Learn about the museum's history, design, LEED certification, art festival, and partnership with Seattle Public Schools.