Seattle Ferry Terminal at Colman Dock
| Also known as |
Pier 52
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| Address |
801 Alaskan Way South
Seattle, Washington 98101
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Photograph © Wayne Lorentz
Basic Information
| Type | transportation |
| Neighborhood: | Downtown Seattle |
| Bounding Streets: |
Alaskan Way
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More Information
- 1882: The first dock was built at this location.
- 1889: The first dock burned in the Great Seattle Fire and was rebuilt.
- 1912: The dock was severely damaged when it was rammed by the ferry Alameda, causing the clocktower to tumble into the sound.
- 1936: The terminal was renovated in art deco style, and the clocktower was removed.
- 1951: The State of Washington purchased the dock and terminal for $500,000 as part of a larger government takeover of the Puget Sound ferry industry.
- 1985: The restored clocktower was re-erected at the terminal.
- 2013: Planning began on a federal and state project to replace the dock and terminal, increasing capacity, reducing its environmental impact, and turning it into a multi-modal transportation center.