The new waterfront expansion and upgrade efforts continue! In September, Market staff began to replace the elevator and staircase that connects visitors between Pike Place Market and the waterfront. Learn more about what to expect and how to get around!
Read MoreVyvyn Lazonga began her career in 1972 just two blocks from her current Pike Place Market studio at the original location of the Seattle Tattoo Emporium. Learn why she is called, Seattle’s First Lady of Tattoo.
Read MoreReturning in-person for the first time since 2019, Feast at the Market invites visitors on a self-guided tour to enjoy appetizers, desserts, and beverages from over a dozen restaurants throughout Pike Place Market.
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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, with three Greek brothers as the owners.
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.
Arthur Goodwin takes over as manager of the Market from his uncle Frank.
Arthur Goodwin's book, "Markets: Public and Private" is published, which becomes a textbook for the creation of other markets.
Delivery man Peter DeLaurenti marries Mamie-Marie Mustelo, who works for her mother's grocery. In 1946 they purchase the grocery and create DeLaurenti.
Farmer Giuseppe "Joe" Desimone owns more than half the shares in the Pike Place Public Market Company, making him the major decision maker.
Dance Hall operates in the Economy Market Building. During the Depression, the Market was a central community gathering place as well as a major food center.
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