Plus, the Smith Tower has a new owner.
 
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One for the history books

Which locations around Seattle deserve a historical marker?
A black historical marker with bronze writing for the Seattle Public Library
We love TK historical marker, but what other locations could use some love? | Photo by Duane and Tracy Marsteller via the Historical Marker Database
Hey, history buffs. Submit your unofficial historical locations around town.

Have you ever looked at a local spot and thought, “This place deserves to be commemorated?” Our city is full of legendary locations — many of which are indicated by historical markers. Historical markers reveal significant places, streets, neighborhoods, buildings, businesses, and cultural events from the past or present. Think: Ballard City Hall Bell and Eagle Building.

But not all significant areas get the attention they deserve. What about the Ballard crosswalk where 12s refused to jaywalk even after our Super Bowl win? That got us a lot of national attention. Or the Goodwill where Macklemore shot his “Thrift Shop” video? We want to put these places on the map — literally.

A map of Seattle titled "Unofficial historical locations"

We’re putting your unofficial historical locations on the map.

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Map via Proxi

Submit your historic place for a chance to be featured nationwide on our historical marker map. Our favorite submissions will then be featured in our newsletter, where we’ll put it to a vote. Who knows? Maybe it will receive an official historical marker.

Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18.

Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in our newsletter on Wednesday, Aug. 21. These finalists will then go head-to-head in a vote for our readers’ favorite. The winner will be announced on Thursday, Aug. 29. No promises that it will get an actual historical marker, but it will be one in our hearts.

Want to know more about official historical markers around town? Check out the Seattle Landmarks list.
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Events
Monday, Aug. 12
  • Wear White Sip and Sangria Cruise | Monday, Aug. 12 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Waterways Cruises | $100 | Get some use out of your white clothes before Labor Day rolls by — try not to spill sangria on them, though.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
  • Anna E. Collins with Jo Segura: “Worst in Show” | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park | Free | What if the movie “Best in Show” became an enemies-to-lovers rom-com? Find out at this author event.
  • North City Jazz Walk | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 6:30-10:15 p.m. | 15th Avenue Northeast + Northeast 177th Street | $0-$35 | Get some well-rounded exposure to live jazz music with nine local artists at nine local venues.
  • Ruby’s Bump & Grind | Tuesday, Aug. 13, Tuesday, Aug. 20, Tuesday, Aug. 27 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Pitch Studios | $20-$70 | New to show biz? Learn some burlesque basics from one of Seattle’s finest performers.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
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News Notes
Real Estate
  • The Smith Tower has a new owner. Seattle-based GT Capitol purchased the 110-year-old building with some “prominent Seattle families” and investment firms Freestone Capital Management + Evergreen Ventures. The group plans to preserve the landmark’s unique charm, while re-imagining its cultural appeal. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Development
  • King County is making moves to redevelop its downtown campus, potentially seeking developers as soon as 2026. The county now has a signed contract with the Pacifica Law Group of Seattle and HR&A Advisors to help build governing structures and find funding sources for the Civic Campus Initiative. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Drink
  • A bar switcheroo is happening in Queen Anne. The second location of popular wine bar La Dive is closing Saturday, Aug. 17, but the owners of Capitol Hill dive bar Montana will be expanding into the space with cocktail bar Opatz. La Dive-owned speakeasy Rich Rich will remain next door. (Eater Seattle)
Sports
  • Time to root, root, root for the home team — a Pierce County Little League team is off to the Little League World Series. The South Hill team is currently traveling to Philadelphia for their next game on Friday, Aug. 16. Fans can watch it 3 p.m. PT on ESPN.
Edu
  • Enrollment is now open for three- or four-year-olds at the Seattle Preschool Program. The classes, which begin in September, help to prep kiddos for kindergarten. The program offers dual-language classrooms, extended day care options, and educators specialized in serving children with behavioral or developmental needs.
Coming Soon
  • Attention local ghouls and goons — popular Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon is returning to Seattle for its second year. The oozy, swampy decor and wicked cocktails will be back at Rob Roy from Wednesday, Oct. 2-Saturday, Nov. 2. (Eater Seattle)
Listen
  • Former New England Patriots headcoach Bill Belichick showed up to a Washington Huskies practice last week to give a helping hand. Hear from the local experts about how the practice went with Locked On’s daily, Huskies-focused podcasts.
     
    Festival

    🎨 Painting, painting on the wall

    First-ever Belltown Mural Festival begins this week
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    This Belltown mural recently got a big touch-up. | Photo by SEAtoday Staff
    Not to take the mural high ground here, but Seattle art fans may get a kick out of Belltown’s new, free mural festival beginning this week.

    The Belltown Mural Festival seeks to re-energize the downtown community and give local artists a place to shine through a series of live paintings, happy hours, and walking tours of the neighborhood’s public art pieces.

    Tuesday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 18, attendees can observe featured artists like Stevie Shao, Myron Curry, and Paul Nunn as they create in real time.

    Catch these murals in action all week, but don’t miss other events like:

    Mural Happy Hour | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 5-7 p.m. | Screwdriver Bar | Celebrate the festival’s start with a drink and some mingling.

    Paint Jam + Street Festival | Friday, Aug. 16 + Saturday, Aug. 17 | Various times | Bell Street Park | Watch murals materialize before your very eyes while vibing to live music.
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