An iconic Seattle landmark for both locals and tourists alike is turning 114 years old today: Pike Place Market.
One of the oldest continuously operated markets in the country, Pike Place Market has defined Seattle’s shopping experience for over a century now. The market was born in 1907 as the result of public outcry over high food prices as the city was seeing a staggering increase in population at the turn of the century.
To cut out wholesalers who upcharged for goods, a Seattle City Councilmember proposed the creation of a market where residents buy directly from farmers. The opening day was marked by vendors with “big wagon loads of
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