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Street-by-Street: Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is said to be the soul of Seattle. Established
in 1907, it is one of the oldest continuously operating farmer’s
markets in the US. Over the years, the market has mirrored
national waves of immigration, with new arrivals from
countries including Mexico, Laos, and the Philippines
flocking here to set up small businesses. Bustling with some
100 farmers, 200 artists and craftspeople, engaging street 3 . Post Alley
performers, and 500 residents, the district contains art This pedestrian walkway is lined
with specialty shops, restaurants,
galleries, ethnic and specialty groceries, bistros, and an and pubs. Its sister, Lower Post
eclectic mix of shops. P O S T A L L E Y Alley, is home to similar businesses.

P I K E P L A C E

Key P I K E P L A C E W E S T E R N A V E N U E
Suggested route
Waterfront

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4 Starbucks®
Pike Place
This building, a
former feed store,
is the site of the
first Starbucks®
coffee shop, which
moved here from
its original Western
Avenue location
in 1976. The
Starbucks® sign in
the window sports 2 Athenian Inn
the chain’s original This historic restaurant in Pike Place
logo depicting Market is as well-known for its appearance
a bare-breasted in the Tom Hanks movie Sleepless in Seattle
siren, based on as it is for its seafood and diner-style
a 16th-century sandwiches, which can be enjoyed while
Norse woodcut. sitting at a booth overlooking Elliott Bay.
For hotels and restaurants see p288 and pp298–300

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