 Album: Seattle, Washington 2007
Image: 471 / 545
Date: 2007-09-03 10:28:36
Tags: Seattle Pioneer Square National Historic District
By the late 1930s, Seattle's central business district was moving northward. Modern commercial buildings constructed north of Yesler Way left behind the "rough and tumble" gold rush atmosphere of Pioneer Square.
Many Pioneer Square buildings fell into disrepair and were threatened with demolition. In 1961, the razing of the Hotel Seattle, a local landmark, galvanized a preservation movement. A number of architects, civic leaders, and private citizens saw the area's architectural and historical value and successfully pushed for protection.
On June 22, 1970, the Pioneer Square Historic District was created. This fostered a rebirth in appreciation for the area's architectural heritage. In 1974 a city ordinance increased the historic district to nearly twice its original size. Exposure Time: 0.078 s (1/13)
Aperture: f/3.5
Sensitivity: 100 ISO
Focal Length: 28 mm
Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
Owner: Ruben Schoenefeld
Camera Number: 1560516904
Image Number: 1929269 |
