Pier 59: City of Seattle Landmark at 1415 Alaskan Way

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Pier 59 is an officially designated City of Seattle landmark, listed as landmark number 236 by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board.

Pier 59 was designated a city landmark in 2003 under ordinance number 123862.

Pier 59 is at 1415 Alaskan Way in Seattle's Pike-Market neighborhood, part of the Downtown district.

Pike Place Market is about 0.1 mi from Pier 59 in a straight line. The Seattle Aquarium and Waterfront Park are even closer, at under 0.1 mi.

On the Downtown waterfront, about a tenth of a mile from Pike Place Market, Pier 59 stands at 1415 Alaskan Way in the Pike-Market area. The city named it an official City of Seattle landmark in 2003, and with the Seattle Aquarium and Waterfront Park also within a tenth of a mile, the pier slips easily into an unhurried stroll along this stretch of Alaskan Way.

Pier 59's Landmark Status

Pier 59 appears as city landmark number 236 in records from the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board, which are published through City of Seattle GIS. The designation came in 2003 and was made official by ordinance number 123862, a quiet bit of paperwork behind the pier you see today.

City landmark status recognizes a property as significant to Seattle's heritage, and Pier 59 is one of several designated landmarks gathered along this part of Alaskan Way. If you want to see how it compares with protected sites elsewhere in town, browse the full list of Seattle landmarks.

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Walk a Landmark Cluster on Alaskan Way

Pier 59 shares the waterfront with other designated landmarks, so this is a rewarding place to plan your own self-guided look at protected sites. City data places these landmarks within about two-tenths of a mile:

Pier 57, about 0.1 mi away
84 Union Building/U.S. Immigration Building, about 0.1 mi away
Pier 56, about 0.2 mi away
Hotel Elliott / Hahn Building, about 0.2 mi away

Parks and the Market Nearby

Step off the pier and public spaces are close at hand. The Seattle Aquarium and Waterfront Park each sit less than 0.1 mi away in a straight line, while Piers 62 and 63, another park space, are about 0.2 mi off.

Pike Place Market, the city's well-known farmers market, is roughly 0.1 mi from Pier 59, so pair the two and make the pier part of your market visit. For more places to explore around here, head to the Pike-Market neighborhood guide.

Before You Go

You will find Pier 59 at 1415 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA. Distances in this guide are straight-line measurements, so your actual walking route may run a little longer. For access details, hours or current conditions, check with the property or official city sources before you set out.