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The '''Howe Street Stairs''' (also known as the Howe Steps, Howe Stairs, Howe Street Staircase, and the Howe Staircase) are a public, outdoor [[staircase]] that straddles [[Seattle]]'s [[Capitol Hill (Seattle)|Capitol Hill]] and [[Eastlake, Seattle|Eastlake]] neighborhoods. |
The '''Howe Street Stairs''' (also known as the '''East Howe Steps''', '''Howe Stairs''', '''Howe Street Staircase''', and the '''Howe Staircase''') are a public, outdoor [[staircase]] that straddles [[Seattle]]'s [[Capitol Hill (Seattle)|Capitol Hill]] and [[Eastlake, Seattle|Eastlake]] neighborhoods. They were constructed in 1911. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:COLSTAIRS.png|thumb|right|The Howe Street Stairs as they pass under the I-5 Colonnade, pictured in 2016]] |
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Due to [[Seven hills of Seattle|Seattle's difficult topography]], the city has spent more than a century building what currently number in excess of 650 staircases connecting sections of neighborhoods that are otherwise disconnected due to hilly and heavily inclined terrain. The Howe Street Stairs were originally built in 1911 to provide a pedestrian link between two different lines in Seattle's former trolley system.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Chansanchai|first1=Athima|title=100 Things To Do In Seattle Before You Die|date=2015|publisher=Reedy Press|isbn=1935806912|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4gO5CAAAQBAJ&dq=}}</ref><ref name="jake">{{cite book|last1=Jamarillo|first1=Jake|title=Seattle Stairway Walks: An Up-and-Down Guide to City Neighborhoods|date=2012|publisher=Mountaineers Books|isbn=159485677X|pages=11, 70–74}}</ref> |
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Due to [[Seven hills of Seattle|Seattle's difficult topography]], the city has spent more than a century building in excess of 650 staircases linking sections of neighborhoods that are otherwise isolated or disconnected. The Howe Street Stairs were originally built in 1911 to provide a pedestrian link between two different lines in Seattle's former streetcar system.<ref name="jake">{{cite book|last1=Jamarillo|first1=Jake|title=Seattle Stairway Walks: An Up-and-Down Guide to City Neighborhoods|date=2012|publisher=Mountaineers Books|isbn=978-1594856778|pages=11, 70–74}}</ref> |
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A proposal to construct a plaza at the bottom of the staircase has been advanced by area residents since the 2000s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Existing East Howe Steps through Colonnade Park|url=http://www.easthowestepsplaza.com/styled/|website=easthowestepsplaza.com|publisher=East Howe Steps Plaza Steering Committee|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> |
A proposal to construct a plaza at the bottom of the staircase has been advanced by area residents since the 2000s.<ref>{{cite web|title=Existing East Howe Steps through Colonnade Park|url=http://www.easthowestepsplaza.com/styled/|website=easthowestepsplaza.com|publisher=East Howe Steps Plaza Steering Committee|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> |
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[[File:Seattle - E. Howe steps 01.jpg|thumb|left|A 2011 photo of the Howe Street Stairs.]] |
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A record for running the stairs from bottom to top is, as of 2016, credited to Brian Crossman who accomplished the feat in one-minute and 44 seconds in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stair Times|url=http://www.publicstairs.com/index_000013.htm|website=publicstairs.com|publisher=Public Stairs|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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The stairs, which begin at Eastlake Avenue, are divided into 13 flights interrupted by landings and streets. They contain 388 steps and are the longest such staircase in the city.<ref name="jake"/> A portion of the stairs pass through the [[I-5 Colonnade]], a city park under an elevated section of [[Interstate 5 in Washington|Interstate 5]]. They terminate at Howe Street, from which they take their name.<ref name="jake"/><ref name="st">{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Craig|title=How To Take 13 Flights To Fitness – 282 Steps Favorite Training Site For Athletes, Fitness Buffs|url=http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19961127&slug=2361929|accessdate=10 June 2016|work=[[Seattle Times]]|date=27 November 1996}}</ref> |
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The stairs sit parallel to the nearby [[Blaine Street Stairs]], which transits an identical route. They are used for exercise and fitness, as well as commuting.<ref name="st"/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Yandel|first1=Jeannie|title=The Hidden Legacy Of Seattle Stairways|url=http://kuow.org/post/hidden-legacy-seattle-stairways|accessdate=10 June 2016|work=[[KUOW-FM]]|date=8 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION–2011–2012|url=http://clerk.seattle.gov/~public/meetingrecords/2011/cobe20110705_7j.pdf|work=Office of the City Clerk|publisher=[[City of Seattle]]|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> |
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The stairs, which begin at Eastlake Avenue, are divided into 13 flights with frequent interruptions by landings and streets. They contain nearly 400 steps spanning approximately 1.3 miles and are the longest such staircase in the city.<ref name="jake"/> It is also notable for being the fourth longest staircase in the [[United States]].<ref name="jake"/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Overby|first1=Cassandra|title=Hit the Stairs|url=http://www.wta.org/hiking-info/magazine/archive/wt-mar-apr2014-web|accessdate=10 June 2016|work=[[Washington Trails Association|Washington Trails]]|date=March 2014}}</ref> A portion of the stairs pass through the [[I-5 Colonnade]] while another section transits near [[Streissguth Gardens]], a family-maintained, one-acre garden built into the hillside. They terminate at Howe Street, from which they take their name.<ref name="jake"/><ref name="st">{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Craig|title=How To Take 13 Flights To Fitness -- 282 Steps Favorite Training Site For Athletes, Fitness Buffs|url=http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19961127&slug=2361929|accessdate=10 June 2016|work=[[Seattle Times]]|date=27 November 1996}}</ref> |
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The stairs sit parallel to the nearby Blaine Staircase, which transits an identical route. They are frequently used for exercise and fitness, as well as commuting.<ref name="st"/><ref>{{cite news|last1=Yandel|first1=Jeannie|title=The Hidden Legacy Of Seattle Stairways|url=http://kuow.org/post/hidden-legacy-seattle-stairways|accessdate=10 June 2016|work=[[KUOW-FM]]|date=8 February 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION–2011 -2012|url=http://clerk.seattle.gov/~public/meetingrecords/2011/cobe20110705_7j.pdf|website=http://clerk.seattle.gov|publisher=[[City of Seattle]]|accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[List of parks in Seattle]] |
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* [[Regrading in Seattle]] |
* [[Regrading in Seattle]] |
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==References== |
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{{Commons category| Howe Street Stairs}} |
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{{Capitol Hill, Seattle}} |
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{{Eastlake, Seattle}} |
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[[Category:1911 establishments in Washington (state)]] |
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[[Category:Buildings and structures completed in 1911]] |
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[[Category:Capitol Hill, Seattle]] |
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[[Category:Eastlake, Seattle]] |
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[[Category:Stairways in the United States]] |
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Latest revision as of 23:17, 23 June 2024
Howe Street Stairs | |
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| Public stairway | |
 Three flights of the Howe Street Stairs pictured in June 2016 | |
| Opening date | 1911 |
| Steps | 388 |
| Location | Seattle, United States |
| Coordinates: 47°38′10″N 122°19′14″W / 47.6360°N 122.3206°W | |
The Howe Street Stairs (also known as the East Howe Steps, Howe Stairs, Howe Street Staircase, and the Howe Staircase) are a public, outdoor staircase that straddles Seattle's Capitol Hill and Eastlake neighborhoods. They were constructed in 1911.
History
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Due to Seattle's difficult topography, the city has spent more than a century building in excess of 650 staircases linking sections of neighborhoods that are otherwise isolated or disconnected. The Howe Street Stairs were originally built in 1911 to provide a pedestrian link between two different lines in Seattle's former streetcar system.[1]
A proposal to construct a plaza at the bottom of the staircase has been advanced by area residents since the 2000s.[2]
Design
[edit]The stairs, which begin at Eastlake Avenue, are divided into 13 flights interrupted by landings and streets. They contain 388 steps and are the longest such staircase in the city.[1] A portion of the stairs pass through the I-5 Colonnade, a city park under an elevated section of Interstate 5. They terminate at Howe Street, from which they take their name.[1][3]
The stairs sit parallel to the nearby Blaine Street Stairs, which transits an identical route. They are used for exercise and fitness, as well as commuting.[3][4][5]
See also
[edit]References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Howe Street Stairs.
- ^ a b c Jamarillo, Jake (2012). Seattle Stairway Walks: An Up-and-Down Guide to City Neighborhoods. Mountaineers Books. pp. 11, 70–74. ISBN 978-1594856778.
- ^ "Existing East Howe Steps through Colonnade Park". easthowestepsplaza.com. East Howe Steps Plaza Steering Committee. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b Smith, Craig (27 November 1996). "How To Take 13 Flights To Fitness – 282 Steps Favorite Training Site For Athletes, Fitness Buffs". Seattle Times. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Yandel, Jeannie (8 February 2013). "The Hidden Legacy Of Seattle Stairways". KUOW-FM. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION–2011–2012" (PDF). Office of the City Clerk. City of Seattle. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
