Howe Street Stairs
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
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
- Regrading in Seattle
References
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- ^ 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.
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