Running City Seattle 2019

Stage 1

06 803 E Denny Way

47.618609, -122.322029 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Pantages House sign

What can Alice the bear do?

roller skating

41 1600 Broadway  

47.615499, -122.320687 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Jimi Hendrix statue

Characters on stickers near the door of the store behind the statue

Dog, cat, scarecrow, pumpkin and sun(optional)

Historical background

Jimi Hendrix is a Seattle native, which explains why the locals honored him in this manner. His mainstream career lasted only four years, but he is widely regarded as one of the most influential guitarists in history and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes him as "the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music". The statue at Broadway was unveiled in January 1997 in a veil of "purple haze" (colored smoke). There’s also a Jimi Hendrix Park in Seattle which, strangely, is not located near the statue. There's been talk for years of moving the statue over there, but so far it has remained in its original home.

45 1005 E Roy St  

47.625197, -122.319751 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Graffiti behind a brick complex along Federal Ave E

Number of fishes

50

Historical background

Frederick William Anhalt was a builder and contractor who constructed many distinguished rental apartment buildings in Seattle in the 1920s and early 1930s. In 1993, the Seattle Chapter of the American Institute of Architects awarded Anhalt an honorary membership in recognition of excellence in residential design. His buildings have been referred to as "Castles in Seattle" and three of them including "Ten-O-Five" are listed as Seattle Historic Landmarks. Also this brick apartment complex is famous for having the first underground garage.

51 1245 10th Ave E  

47.632038, -122.320793 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Thomsen Memorial Chapel. Sign next to the entrance

Number of vowels

8

Historical background

After World War One, growing diocese support led to a "Victory Cathedral", and land was purchased in 1923 on 10th Ave E. In 1926, Saint Mark’s was designated to be the Cathedral of this Diocese, and Rector John McLauchlan became the first Dean. A magnificent building was envisioned, plans were drawn up, pledges made, and in 1928 construction began. The Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression that followed resulted in a considerable decrease in funds and construction was incomplete. Saint Mark’s Cathedral was dedicated on April 25, 1931 in a service that took place in Thomsen Chapel, the only space finished in the style meant for the whole Cathedral building. Cathedral has never been finished and its incompleteness is presented as "asceticism introduced by design".
The choir loft of St. Mark's is home to one of the largest pipe organs in Seattle. The organ was built in 1965 by D. A. Flentrop (Zaandam, Netherlands) and restored in 1993-1994 and 2001 by Paul Fritts & Company Organ Builders, Tacoma. The instrument has 58 stops/79 ranks on four manuals/pedal, and contains 3,944 pipes.

52 1400 E Galer St  

47.63185, -122.31572 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Monument in front of the conservatory

Year of the quotes

1852

Historical background

Volunteer Park is one of the crown jewels of Seattle's Olmsted park and boulevard system. The land was first used as a cemetery and later redesigned as a city park. The graves were moved next door to the Lake View Cemetery and the fresh and free acres were held as a reserve for more "deep communion with nature." The site was eventually named City Park and in 1901, Volunteer Park, to commemorate the patriotic gang of locals who volunteered to fight in the Spanish-American War of 1898-99. The Board of Park Commissioner brought John Charles Olmsted, of the Olmsted Brothers, Landscape Architects firm to Seattle in 1903 to design a park system to provide open space for the city and to help guide development in the rapidly growing city. In his first comprehensive plan, Volunteer Park served as the central park of the system because of its location close to downtown.
The park includes a conservatory (a designated city landmark), completed in 1912; an amphitheater; a water tower with an observation deck, built by the Water Department in 1906, a fenced-off reservoir; the dramatic Art Deco building of the Seattle Asian Art Museum (a designated city landmark); a statue of William Henry Seward; a memorial to Judge Thomas Burke; and a sculpture, Black Sun, by Isamu Noguchi (colloquially referred to as "The Doughnut") around which a scenic view of the Seattle skyline that prominently includes the Space Needle can be seen.

53 1606 15th Ave E

47.63453, -122.312587 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Boren Park. Bench dedicated to Claire Dietz

Year of installation

2013

65 310 Minor Ave N

47.620906, -122.331836 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Cascade Garden sign

Number of transparent balls at the sign foundation

5

66 624 Yale Ave N

47.62506, -122.330598 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Path behind the building

Sign on post 1302478

No parking any time/SEATTLE CITY LIGHT POLE

68 1721 15th Ave  

47.617055, -122.31299 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Fence of the staff parking lot

Number of kids

6

Historical background

Spend a moment to check out house next door (1727 15th Ave).
The Gaslight Inn also known as Signerman house was constructed in the early 20th century as a Craftsman Four Square for its first owner, Paul Singerman. Standing at three stories tall, built in a perfect square shape and heavily finished in elaborate detail, the residence commands attention. Mr. Singerman spared no expense in designing the 7,700-square foot residence to become a landmark feature of the neighborhood. The broad wood columns and porch, ornate twin circle windows, and hipped roof dormer collectively center focus of the structure toward the middle.
Mr. Singerman occupied the mansion for a short time before selling it, but his historical connection is important. Born in Poland, he eventually moved to California and became a wealthy businessman. Settling in Seattle, he opened The San Francisco Store in Downtown Seattle in the late 1800s. Mr. Singerman was also one of the few Jewish residents of Seattle and associated with the Jewish community in the Central District. The residence changed hands throughout the 20th century, eventually becoming the bed and breakfast that it is today.
The Landmarks Preservation Board recognized the transformation of residence to guesthouse as a particularly significant event meriting protection status. The preservation controls will be far reaching. Not only will the existing site and exterior features require care and protection, so will much of the interior. The first floor interior entry hall, main staircase, living room and dining room, library, and parlor will need to be largely retained as they are today.

20 Intersection of E Spring St and Madison Ct

47.611648, -122.317812 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Bench under a tree to the west of the intersection

Signature of an official

Bonus checkpoints

01 2548 Delmar Dr. E

47.643025, -122.318274 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Bagley Viewpoint. Parking sign next to the memorial stone

Third line from the top

Bonus time 30 minutes

CIRC

59 860 Terry Ave N

47.62786, -122.337574 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Seattle Fireboat Duwamish

Suggested donation

Bonus time 30 minutes

5

78 2401 Utah Ave S

47.580722, -122.335149 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Starbucks Center

Symbol on the chimney of the outdoor fireplace

Bonus time 30 minutes

Star

Stage 2

09 1117 Minor Ave

47.610968, -122.325174 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Little Free Library

Charter #

52208

11 800 Seneca St

47.609879, -122.330105 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

"Confluence" sculpture

What year is shown on the side of the sculpture?

2014

24 411 University St

47.608294, -122.334357 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Memorial plaque

What was donated?

Land / The Land

31 704 Terry Ave

47.607119, -122.324526 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Sign near the hitching post

Last line

Columbia Street

33 924 E Cherry St

47.608107, -122.319275 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Ethnobotanical Garden. Plaque on stone.

Gifts from whom?

the Creator

55 1250 1st Ave S

47.590367, -122.333987 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Baseball player's statue

Inscription on the sneakers

AIR

71 820 18th Ave

47.610223, -122.308775 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Plaque on the sidewalk

Year

1987

73 416 Occidental Ave S

47.598458, -122.332835 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Information board in front of the building

Year the right bottom picture was taken

1908

77 500 4th Ave

47.602846, -122.329703 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

King County Administration. Image of flowers near of the entrance

Flower name

Rhododendrons

30 508 Maynard Ave S  

47.597931, -122.324912 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Seattle Pinball Museum

Signature of an official

Historical background

The Seattle Pinball Museum was born from a desire to share the games with other local collectors. Without help in the beginning from the local collector community, the Seattle Pinball Museum would not have succeeded. It opened in late August 2010 with the concept to provide vintage pinball machines as an interactive display of kinetic art.
During the search for an affordable venue, founders came across a program called Storefronts Seattle. Storefronts Seattle is a program that pairs empty storefronts and juried artists to revitalize a neighborhood. Chinatown & Pioneer Square were the first neighborhoods in the program for Storefronts Seattle. An application was submitted and ten juried artists were selected. The Seattle Pinball Museum was chosen as a creative enterprise. The initial grant was for a three-month stint at a vacant storefront in Seattle's Chinatown / International District. Storefronts granted an extension of five months and then Seattle Pinball Museum transitioned to a stand alone, independent business in June 2011.
The collection has grown to include games as early as 1934 to present day games produced by Jersey Jack Pinball, Dutch Pinball, Spooky Pinball, VP Cabs and Stern Pinball.

Stage 3

13 118 Republican St

47.623385, -122.354525 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Sculpture in front of the entrance

Sculpture by:

Austin J Smith

17 2701 5th Ave

47.618301, -122.347481 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Tilikum Place

Number of bear heads

2

21 Intersection of Lenora St and 6th Ave

47.615277, -122.339573 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Electric box near the crosswalk

Name of association

Downtown Seattle Association

23 1511 5th Ave  

47.611536, -122.336493 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Sewing machines to the left from the corner entrance

Brand of the machine in the middle of the second row from the bottom

VESTA

Historical background

The Westlake is truly considered as the heart of the downtown. This is a large transport hub: the light rail, many buses' routes and a monorail (until March 2019, buses ran along the light rail inside the tunnel). It's also a main place for shopping: there is the Nordtstrom headquarter and mall (founded in Seattle), the Macy's building is historical, because it housed The Bon Marché store (another chain founded in Seattle and existed from 1890 to 2005). And from the roof of that building the annual Holiday fireworks are launched. On the square across the street you can see a Christmas tree and Holiday season's decoration. Many other city events also take place here (concerts, festivals, parades). For the rest of the time there you can find lunch area, outdoor games and a children's play area.

42 1001 Alaskan Way

47.603796, -122.338732 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Ivar's statue

What sea animal is under the chair?

Clam\Seagull

43 Intersection of University St and Western Ave

47.606351, -122.339138 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Hydrant near the stairs

State on the top cover

IOWA

56 Section between houses 440 and 500 in 5th Avenue N

47.623279, -122.346494 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Plaza between the buildings

Kenyan proverb

Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.

58 100 Dexter Ave N

47.619209, -122.341308 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

"Walk the labyrinth" plaque

Complete the phrase "There is no..."

right or wrong way

72 1934 Pike Pl

47.610253, -122.343419 (OpenStreetMap, Google Maps, Yandex Maps)

Pike Place Market stop. West side

Title of the middle sign

Performers