Velouria First Thursday Art Walk Event on 7 May from 6-9 pm by Courtney Crockett One of our lovely neighborhood retail stores, Velouria is having an event this First Thursday Art Walk as part of an ongoing curatory collaboration with Shawn Parks, Founder of QMNIQBL (pronounced communicable). The occasion features large-scale architectural mobiles by...
By Beth Berube My lifelong fascination with Pioneer Square began when I was around ten. Mom crammed my sisters and me into the back seat of our green Studebaker and we were off on an adventure, leaving sleepy Issaquah in the rear view mirror, bound...
By Sarah Norton I know that when I read last week about Ed Murray’s “Move Seattle" plan, I was impressed by its comprehensiveness and its cost to homeowners in the city. Living in Pioneer Square, my husband and I most often walk, ride our bicycles, and...
[caption id="attachment_5551" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Image Courtesy of Intrigue Chocolate Co.[/caption] by Courtney Crockett To realize construction of a new tasting bar, build a scullery and paint the walls, Intrigue Chocolate Co Founders, Karl Mueller and Aaron Barthel, partnered with neighborhood financial start-up, Community Sourced Capital. Stationed out...
by Courtney Crockett This March First Thursday Art Walk is the perfect time to share discovery of The New Foundation Seattle. Having passed by the location at 312 2nd Ave S on any number of occasions since its opening 6 months ago, I made my way through...
By Sarah Norton At the January Residents’ Council meeting, the “Pioneer’s Carolers,” gave a report on their first season of caroling around the Square. The group, made of PS residents, had eight singers and the musical selections were compiled and arranged by Nile Norton of the...
Little Uncle serves its final lunch on Wednesday, 25 February. An early contributor to our neighborhood renaissance, the restaurant opened just two years ago in the renovated subterranean space on Yesler. With casual table and counter seating and dishes inspired by those made in the street side stalls...
[caption id="attachment_5404" align="aligncenter" width="479"] Photograph Courtesy of White on Rice[/caption] by Courtney Crockett With heritage as its inspiration and an interest in fostering creativity and community, it's no surprise that E. Smith Mercantile is a great fit for Pioneer Square. Many of us in the neighborhood are already...
[caption id="attachment_5399" align="alignright" width="320"] Alaskan Way Viaduct at Railroad South[/caption] Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) released new information regarding settlement of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. Survey crews report that over the last month, the viaduct sunk 1/4 inch at South Main Street and Railroad Way...
by Courtney Crockett The building at 111 S Jackson will have new occupants. The building was built in 1904 and began as a lumber warehouse. It was later converted into office space during the 1980’s and housed previous tenants Microsoft and the architectural firm NBBJ. Many in...