Stories in Place: The Pioneer Square Pergola

The Pioneer Square Pergola

by Michelle M.

Our city is full of unique places that play a significant role in shaping our communities and our individual and collective identities. As Seattle continues to grow and change, we asked the community to share some of the local places that hold compelling stories for them as part of our Stories in Place series. This love letter to the Pioneer Square Pergola was submitted by community member, Michelle M. who recalls being captivated by the Pergola’s design and feeling connected to Seattle’s history while sitting beneath the structure.

We collaborated with Seattle Channel to bring this love letter to life and add some additional history.

Editing and videography by Ian Devier. Narration by Shannon Gee and Susie Philipsen. Graphics created by Susie Philipsen.

Read more about the history of the Pioneer Square Pergola on Seattle Now & Then.

This story was a submission for the Stories in Place project, commissioned by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods. The opinions expressed and information contained in this story do not necessarily reflect the policies, plans, beliefs, conclusions, or ideas, of the City of Seattle.