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Send us your waterfront history stories!

 Photographs Courtesy of Seattle Municipal Archives

Do you recall Seattle’s central waterfront way back when? Remember the seawall being built? Have memories of important or special times, people, or events? The City of Seattle continues collecting stories to commemorate the history of the waterfront and seawall.

Harbor Patrol Boats and Dock [Washington Street landing]Sharing your story is easy!

  1. Call 1-877-633-2420 toll-free to record your story
  2. Send an email to: seawall@seattle.gov
  3. Mail a letter to:
    Sonia Palma
    Waterfront/Seawall Oral History Project
    P.O. Box 34996
    Seattle, WA 98124

Be sure to include your name and contact information. We may follow up with you to arrange a videotaping of your story.

Questions?
(206) 618-8584
seawall@seattle.gov 

www.seattle.gov/transportation/seawall.htm