Seattle Retro Shorts
Description: Younger generations and even most transplants probably don't know that there used to be a single stadium where Seattle's CenturyLink Field and T-Mobile Park now sit and they most definitely don't recall the time the entire city crowded around to watch it implode. But it used to be there and it was an epic sight to behold. Yeah, it was arguably ugly, drafty, noisy and probably a bunch of other things too, but the Kingdome was Seattle's stadium. Its name came from the two labels that were floating around during its conception: "King Street Stadium" and the "domed stadium." It opened it's gates in 1976 and was built to last 1,000 years, but barely made it 20 before it began rapidly falling into disrepair being blown up on March 26, 2000.
Description: Seattle's skyline is ranked first in the Northwestern United States, third on the West Coast (after Los Angeles and San Francisco) and seventh in North America. The Space Needle is arguably the most iconic structure in Seattle, towering over the city and a great place to photograph up close or to capture panoramic city views. If you're visiting Seattle, it's almost requisite to grab a photo of the Needle to post online.
Description: "Load up on guns, bring your friends." Pay tribute to the kings of Grunge and the voices of a generation. This vintage-inspired design captures the distorted energy of Seattle, the plaid flannel aesthetic of the 1990s, and the spirit of alternative rock. Whether you are a fan of bleach, nevermind-ing the rules, or just want to come as you are, this graphic is essential. Perfect for guitar players, vinyl collectors, and anyone who remembers where they were when teen spirit first hit the radio. A heart-shaped tribute to the man who sold the world on real music.
Description: Tucked into the side of the Moore Hotel (built in 1907), this old school dive bar bordering Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood first opened it’s doors in 1939. They served up cheap (and stiff!) drinks from nice, but no-nonsense bartenders in a colorful, no-fuss, vintage atmosphere. It was the kind of place where bike messengers, old-timers, metal heads, hipsters, and oddball downtown characters sat side-by-side in harmony. They also had live music, dart boards, pool tables, a killer happy hour, and strangely, really good food. It closed suddenly in Spring 2016 and locals have lamented the loss of “the last real bar in Seattle” ever since.
Description: Jade Pagoda Restaurant Seattle Jimmy Woo's Jade Pagoda! This #Broadway institution was opened in 1943 by the Woo family, and (intentionally) didn't change much over its 6+ decades, with a rotary payphone, a killer jukebox & signature neon "Cocktails" sign. With cheap, stiff AF drinks & loyal regulars, Jade Pagoda had that old working-class #CapitolHill character & was part of a (now seemingly dying) breed of mid-century Chinese American restaurants/lounges/cocktail bars in #Seattle.
