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#Throwback Thursday: Pike Place Market, Then and Now
Celebrating Pike Place Market's 107th birthday
By Shuchi Mehta August 13, 2014
Happy Thursday! The work week is almost over and you’re probably getting a little bit of weekend-itis. Hang in there people and enjoy this Seattle summer day, even if there are too many clouds.
This week for #TBT, we’re celebrating the 107th birthday of Pike Place Market (which is this Sunday, August 17). So we suggest that you do something very Seattle and hike over to our beloved public market to stock up on some locally grown, seasonal vegetables, sample some creamy Ellenos yogurt and then grab an exquisite (but cheap!) bouquet of the most beautiful flowers for your dining table. Isn’t our market one-of-a-kind? It has a little culture, craft and food for everyone–both locals and visitors alike.
Herewith, we completely raided the Seattle Municipal archives and some other sources to find photos of Pike Place through the years. Also check out the Pike Place website for fun anniversary events this weekend.
Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, c. 1916
Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, c. 1917
Two pictures above courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, c. 1936
Produce Stall, courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, c. 1939
Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, c. 1970
Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, c. 1973
Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, Pike Place Market Street Fair, c. 1975
Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, Musicians playing at Pike Place Anniversary, c. 1975
Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives, c. 1990
Don’t forget the pigs of Pike Place! Courtesy of Joe Szilagyi, 2008
Pike Place gets dressed up for Christmas! Courtesy of Karen Corby, 2008
Look closely, do you see the flying fish? The bride does! Courtesy of David Lee, 2014
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