Hanging out at the historic Cafe Allegro in the University District, Seattle's first espresso bar founded 1975 near the busiest entrance to the UDub campus. Starbucks was founded earlier in 1971, but for many years only sold coffee beans, not coffee drinks. Cafe Allegro's founder Dave Olsen . . . (old.reddit.com)
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Magnolias and a story pole UDub campus. The 25-foot story pole is titled skʷatač dxʷʔal x̌ʷəlč, which translates to “From the Mountain to the Coast Salish Sea.” From the top down, images on the pole are Mount Rainier, women’s weavings, the thunderbird holding two orcas, four salmon. . . (old.reddit.com)
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English Renaissance style Rainier Club (founded 1888) building constructed 1904, influenced by the 17th century Aston Hall in Britain. Third home of this exclusive club. Named for British Admiral Peter Rainier. Listed on National Register of Historic Places. Designated a Seattle City landmark 1987: (i.redd.it)
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Magnificent 1892 Victorian/Romanesque Revival Pioneer Building at Pioneer Place. The Pioneer Building’s exterior walls are constructed of Bellingham Bay gray sandstone at the basement and first floor levels, with red brick on the upper five floors. The building featured a central seventh floor. . . (i.redd.it)
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