Few artworks capture the quirky spirit of Pike Place Market quite like the Seattle Squid. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, artist Pat Wickline looks back on the inspiration, history, and challenges behind this beloved landmark.
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Read MoreKeep the fun, excitement, and community brought by the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament alive with new events and activations at Pike Place Market throughout the summer and beyond.
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Learn how Pike Place Market became the soul of Seattle, from our humble beginnings to almost being smashed with a wrecking ball in the ‘70s.
The Seattle City Council passes Council Member Thomas Revelle's ordinance to create a public farmers market on Pike Place.
Six to 12 farmers bring their produce-filled wagons to Pike Place on opening day. They sell out by lunchtime.
Seattle City Councilman Thomas Revelle dedicates the Market to the people of Seattle after Frank Goodwin completes construction of the first building.
Athenian Inn opens, the second-oldest continuously operating restaurant in the Market.
Stalls are added thanks to a $10,000 contribution from the City of Seattle. The Sanitary Market building opens as well.
The Seattle City Council creates the jobs of Market Inspector (later changed to Market Master), Assistant Market Inspector, and Janitor.
The Corner Market building opens, with Three Girls Bakery as one of the shops.
The first of many proposals to create a new look to super-size the Market is rejected by Seattle voters.
The City of Seattle creates City Fish to counter the high price of fish.
With construction complete, the configuration of the Market looks much like it does today. A branch of the Seattle Public Library opens on the lower floor.
