![]() The region’s cultural hub, with acres of green space, gardens and waterworks, will continue to entertain and enrich visitors for many generations to come. ![]() The spirit of reclaiming the best of the past and adapting to contemporary functions has served the Center well. With is origins dating back more than a hundred years, Seattle Center today continues to evolve to accommodate new users, meet community needs and take hold of newfound opportunities. Today, Seattle Center’s 74-acre campus is home to more than 30 arts & culture, sports and entertainment organizations which attract more than 12 million visitors annually – along with $1.864 billion in business activity, and $631 million in labor income.Ī Brief History/Timeline of Seattle Center’s Evolution Since 1990, over $2 billion has been invested on the grounds, with $560 million raised from private sources.Īs the world has changed these past 60 years, so too has Seattle Center which has transformed into a treasured hub for arts and culture, sports, and community gatherings – exceptional events, experiences, and environments which delight and inspire the human spirit. Since the World’s Fair, continued development has renewed elements of the Center. Many of the current structures were created for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair including the Coliseum (Climate Pledge Arena retained the historic roof and structure), Northwest Rooms (KEXP, THE Vera Project, SIFF Film Center), Cornish Playhouse, United States Science Pavilion (Pacific Science Center), Seattle Center Monorail and the Space Needle. Civic Field (now Memorial Stadium) was built in 1948 and the Wall added in 1952. The National Guard Armory (now Seattle Center Armory) was completed in 1939. Seattle Center, as we know it today, began in 1927 with the construction of Civic Auditorium (now Marion Oliver McCaw Hall) and Civic Arena (now Seattle Opera at the Center). ![]()
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