History - Pike Place Market
Don & Joe’s Meats Celebrates 55 Years at Pike Place Market
Don & Joe’s Meats is the last remaining butcher shop in Pike Place Market, and its history dates back to almost to the start of the Market.
Read MoreCelebrating 60 Years of Copacabana: A Bolivian Gem in Pike Place Market
Washington State’s only Bolivian Restaurant is right here in Pike Place Market, and this year, it is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Learn why this gem should be on your Pike Place Market bucket list.
Read MoreMade in Washington Celebrates 40 Years at Pike Place Market
Tucked away in Post Alley in the center of Seattle’s beloved Pike Place Market lies a gem that has celebrated Washington State’s rich culture and artisanal creativity for four decades.
Read MoreEmpowering Pike Place: Unveiling Remarkable Women Achievements
Discover the untold stories of women who have left an indelible mark on the iconic Pike Place Market. From pioneering entrepreneurs to steadfast advocates, women have played a pivotal role in shaping the history and success of our vibrant marketplace.
Read MoreSoul of Seattle Video Series
Listen and learn why entrepreneurs have set their roots in Pike Place Market. In this series explore what makes the Market special.
Read MoreOur Most Popular Instagram Posts from 2023
Look back at 2023 with Pike Place Market! Scroll down to view our most popular Instagram photos/videos from the past year.
Read More16 Things You May Not Know About Pike Place Market
As we celebrate turning 116 years old, discover more of the lesser-known treasures of Pike Place Market with these 16 insider facts!
Read MoreHistory of the PDA’s Market Restoration and Rehabilitation
Learn more about the history of our district’s buildings and how the PDA began 50 years ago to rehabilitate those in critical need of restoration.
Read MoreOur Most Popular Instagram Posts from 2022
Look back at 2022 with Pike Place Market! Scroll down to view our most popular Instagram photos/videos from the past year.
Read MorePreserving Our Famous Sign
Our iconic Public Market Center Clock & Sign is undergoing a restoration project. Learn more about this historic moment and the team helping to preserve the Market.
Read MoreCelebrating 65 Years of Manzo Brothers Produce
Owner Mario “Mark” Manzo is retiring after working at the produce stand for nearly 60 years.
Read MoreA Year in Photos: Our Most Popular Instagram Photos from 2021
A year in review! Look back at 2021 with Pike Place Market! Click to view our most popular Instagram photos from the past year.
Read MoreFREE Downloadable Pike Place Market Book
Did you know Pike Place Market is one of the most studied public markets in the world? The Pike Place Market PDA has put together a free digital book sharing stories from the Market’s rich 114-year history.
Read MoreCelebrating 50 Years of the Friends of the Market!
Pike Place Market would not be here today without a group of Market advocates called Friends of the Market. They saved Pike Place Market 50 years ago and are still an active part in its preservation.
Read MoreFrank’s Quality Produce Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The highstall in the Corner Market building celebrated its 40th anniversary on March 12, 2019, but the Genzale Family has been at Pike Place Market much longer.
Read MorePike Place Market Joins Internationally Renowned Public Markets in Magnificent Seven Alliance
Since 1907, Pike Place Market has been the soul of Seattle and the source of some of the best locally grown produce, fresh seafood, specialty food, handmade gifts and independently owned shops and boutiques.
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