Established in the early 20th Century, Coliseum Theater was one of Seattle's first movie theaters. Designed by the renowned architect, Priteca, B. Marcus, the building is an impressive example of the architecture of the time with is beautiful facade and ornate interior. The building functioned as a movie theater well into the 1990s after which it was reconstructed. It now serves as an outlet for the clothing store chain, Banana Republic.
The Rocket
This beautiful indoor courtyard connects two older Pioneer Square buildings. The ceiling and two of the walls are made of glass, and the other two walls are the stone sides of the buildings. The elegant location hosts cocktail parties, receptions, weddings and business functions. The courtyard itself can accommodate up to 300 guests with smaller rooms available for meetings. The in-house caterers provide seating, servers, china, glassware, utensils and cleanup. The menu service is flexible with custom selections available. A deposit is required, and it is suggested that reservations be made six months to a year in advance. Contact Robert Payne for more information.
Crossing Lake Washington, the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge is considered to be one of the longest of its kind in the world. Spanning a length of about 7,710 feet (2,350 meters), the bridge caters not only to vehicular traffic but also to pedestrians with a walkway seamlessly integrated into its infrastructure. As many as 77 pontoons support the bridge which features belvederes- an architectural pattern, on the north side, as well as sentinel towers measuring about 13 meters in height. Owing to its intricate yet subtle design, the bridge has established itself as a veritable tourist attraction, and is one of the most stunning sights across the river channel.
The Good Shepherd Center, a historic building built in 1906, is an excellent example of Italian architecture with its Corinthian columns and stone work. Originally serving as a shelter for destitute women, the building was bought over by the City of Seattle in 1975 and was listed in their National Register of Historic Places. The center is the hub of musical activity for the Good Shepherd community, with a number of music studios located on the top floor. The center also has a 150 seater performance area which is complemented by a wooden floor, columns and a stage. NonSequitur, a non-profit music organization performs twelve of their shows per month at this venue.
