From Stone to Steel: Seattle Style from Then 'til Now
Sat, Apr 12 from 10am - 12pm
Can a city be a fashionista? As with clothing, architecture has its hot trends and enduring styles. Beginning with Seattle’s rebirth after the great fire of 1889, the city’s new buildings have been up-to-the-minute examples of the latest designs of the times – from chunky, monumental Romanesque to stark, unadorned Brutalism, to environmentally conscious, sleek glass and steel towers showcasing computer-aided, high-tech design. On this tour, you will walk the design runway decade-by-decade to see what’s been new and exciting in downtown Seattle’s built environment from 1889 through today.
Starts: In front of the Mutual Life Building (Magic Mouse Toys) - 605 1st Avenue (at 1st and Yesler)
Ends: F5 Tower - 801 5th Avenue
Photos: Alessandra Brescia, Roger Williams
