Pioneer Square totem pole, Seattle

Name: Pioneer Square totem pole
Address: 627 1st Avenue, Seattle, United States

#37 among attractions in Seattle

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The Pioneer Square totem pole stands as a unique landmark in the heart of Seattle, United States, steeped in history and cultural significance. This totem pole, located in the city's Pioneer Square neighborhood, is a prominent feature and a nod to the rich indigenous heritage of the Pacific Northwest.

Originally erected in 1899, the totem pole is a replica of a Tlingit pole that was stolen from a Native Alaskan village by a group of Seattle businessmen. The original pole was damaged by an arsonist in 1938, prompting the creation of the current replica that visitors see today. Standing at 60 feet tall, the totem's intricate carvings depict various figures from Tlingit lore, each with its own story and symbolism.

The Pioneer Square totem pole is not only a tourist attraction but also a monument that has sparked conversation about cultural appropriation and the respect of indigenous artifacts. Its presence serves as a reminder of the complex history between Native American communities and the settlers who came later.

Coordinates: 47°36'7"N, 122°20'3"W

Address

627 1st AvenueDowntown Seattle (Pioneer Square)Seattle United States

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Pioneer Square totem pole – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collins Pub, Smith Tower, Pioneer Square, Benaroya Hall.

~490 ftE
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, Collins Pub serves as a beacon for both craft beer aficionados and those in pursuit of a vibrant social scene. This establishment, housed in a character-rich building that echoes Seattle's storied past, offers...
~500 ftE
Historic site with views and a vintage bar
Smith Tower, Seattle
3 min walk • The Smith Tower, a historic skyscraper gracing the Seattle skyline, stands as a testament to early 20th-century architectural ambition. Erected in 1914, this 38-story building was once the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, reaching a height of 148 meters.
~890 ftSE
Historic walking areas, Square, Park
Pioneer Square, Seattle
5 min walk • Pioneer Square is a neighborhood in the southwest corner of Downtown Seattle, Washington, US. It was once the heart of the city: Seattle's founders settled there in 1852, following a brief six-month settlement at Alki Point on the far side of Elliott Bay.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
12 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~790 ftE
Monuments and statues
Prefontaine Fountain, Seattle
4 min walk • Prefontaine Fountain is a fountain by Carl Frelinghuysen Gould, installed at Prefontaine Place, a small park in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington, near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Yesler Way.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
13 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nippon Kan Theatre, Seattle
11 min walk • The Nippon Kan Theatre is a former Japanese theater in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located in the Kobe Park Building at 628 S. Washington Street, in the former Japantown section of Seattle's International District.
~600 ftSE
Park
Occidental Park, Seattle
3 min walk • Occidental Park, also referred to as Occidental Square and Occidental Mall, is a 0.6 acre public park located in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington.
0.5 miNW
Ferris wheel, Theme park, Amusement park
Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle
13 min walk • The Seattle Great Wheel is a 53-meter tall giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. At an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened in June 2012.
~60 ftSE
Victorian architecture
Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle
1 min walk • The Pioneer Square Pergola is a cast iron and glass pergola in Pioneer Square, a park in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It was built in 1909 to shelter passengers waiting for cable cars on the James Street and Yesler Way lines.
~830 ftSE
Park
Waterfall Garden, Seattle
4 min walk • Waterfall Garden Park, also called UPS Park and UPS Waterfall Park, is a private 60-by-80-foot pocket park in Seattle, Washington, created in 1978 at the original United Parcel Service building in Pioneer Square. It is open to the public during the day and closed at night.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pioneer Square totem pole?

Nearby attractions include Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle (1 min walk), Seattle Underground, Seattle (1 min walk), Howard House, Seattle (1 min walk), Pioneer Building, Seattle (2 min walk).

How to get to Pioneer Square totem pole by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pioneer Square totem pole:

Bus

2nd Ave & James St • Lines: 101, 102, 143, 150, 157, 162, 177, 178, 190, 29, 577, 578 (2 min walk)
2nd Ave & Cherry St • Lines: 111, 114, 212, 214, 216, 217, 218, 219, 402, 405, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 421, 422, 424, 425, 435, 550, 554, 594 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
International District/Chinatown • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (4 min walk)
Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (6 min walk)

Tram

Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (5 min walk)
5th & Jackson • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (10 min walk)

Ferry

West Seattle, Vashon Island Water Taxi • Lines: 339, West Seattle-Seattle (7 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (8 min walk)

Train

Seattle King Street (10 min walk)
Westlake Center (18 min walk)