Historic Seattle
Saving meaningful places to foster lively communities since 1973
#SaveTheShowbox since 2018 Since 2018, we've been leading the push to Save The Showbox.
04/23/2026
The City of Seattle recently issued a permit for partial demolition of historic features on the iconic towers at Gas Works Park, a designated Seattle landmark and National Register of Historic Places-listed public gathering place. The City fast-tracked permitting, making an end run around the Landmarks Preservation Board and the Certificate of Approval process for landmarks.
Is this Seattle’s own East Wing? How did this happen? Learn more in our piece on our website HERE: https://historicseattle.org/seattles-own-east-wing/
And if you care about what is happening at Gas Works Park, take action! City leaders need to hear from you, and they need to know it’s not OK to treat Gas Works Park and other public landmarks as disposable impediments. Details on whom to contact are near the end of our write-up. Make your voice heard today! Thank you!
Plan Set drawings credit: Seattle Parks and Recreation and OAI Architecture + Planning.
Contemporary photos by Eugenia Woo
Ever wondered about the history of Wallingford’s iconic landmark, the Good Shepherd Center? Listen in as Linus shares what came before Historic Seattle’s acquisition of the property in the mid‑70s. Today, the GSC stands as a thriving example of the power of preservation and community. We encourage folks to visit the gardens and grounds this spring to see the hard work of Historic Seattle’s Horticulture Team!
If you like this video, check out Linus's reel on Pioneer Square and how a 50-year-old fire lead to the abandonment of much of Seattle's natural housing stock.
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