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Go underground on a 1-hour walking history tour through Seattle’s original neighborhood. Our experienced guides lead small groups through, and beneath, Pioneer Square to the street level that existed in the 1890s. Explore underground pathways that were built more than 120 years ago, learning details on early Seattle history, why these spaces were built, and how they have been used (and misused) over the years. Marvel at how this once Indian encampment has since transformed into one of the 20 largest cities in the United States.
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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Seattle, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Go underground on a 1-hour walking history tour through Seattle’s original neighborhood. Our experienced guides lead small groups through, and beneath, Pioneer Square to the street level that existed in the 1890s. Explore underground pathways that were built more than 120 years ago, learning details on early Seattle history, why these spaces were built, and how they have been used (and misused) over the years. Marvel at how this once Indian encampment has since transformed into one of the 20 largest cities in the United States.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Beneath the Streets, 102 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104-2206
Beneath the Streets focuses on factual, historical information that details the birth of our city, 1890’s architecture, and several other stories including the Klondike Gold Rush, Skid Row, and the Coast Salish Peoples that first inhabited the area. Our tour guides participate in workshops on cultural traditions and history with special guest historians and Native Tribal members as continual professional development.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pioneer Square, Yesler Street & 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
We cover four city blocks of historic
Pioneer Square and explore three
underground passageways originally constructed in the 1890’s. You’ll see and hear the history of the neighborhood from both the original and current street levels.
Duration: 1 hour
