Seattle’s First Pier
Historical Point of Interest
Seattle’s first pier lies buried beneath your feet. The famous Yesler sawmill and wharf, constructed in 1853m marked the birth of Seattle’s great lumber and shipping industries. For many years it was the center of Seattle’s business district.
Erected National Maritime Week – 1964
Marker is on Alaskan Way South near Yesler Way, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
