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05/31/2026

Join the Seattle Architecture Foundation for a free tour recounting the history and design of Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair, and learn about the impact of these structures during the Exposition and beyond. The tour begins in front of McCaw Hall and ends near MoPOP and the Seattle Center Armory.

The 1962 World's Fair brought international attention to Seattle and the city prepared by creating a fairground that still hosts some of its most iconic structures. The impact was not a temporary one; Seattle Center continues to thrive today as a destination for locals and tourists to enjoy the

05/29/2026

Today's looks at the lively and overlooked story of the Peamouth Minnow of Kelsey Creek in Bellevue. This article also looks at the history and work of the volunteer organization Peamouth Patrol. https://www.historylink.org/File/23544

05/28/2026

We are deeply saddened by the death of our good friend Paul Dorpat, who was one of the co-founders of HistoryLink. Next week, we'll be featuring a remembrance of Paul on our front page update.

Well known for his many books and publications on Seattle, past and present, Paul Dorpat contributed more than 1,300 "Now & Then" features to The Seattle Times Pacific Northwest magazin

05/25/2026

Washington State Roll of Honor. A comprehensive roster of Washington citizens -- more than 9,000 -- who gave their lives in the service of their communities and country. historylink.org/File/7092

05/22/2026

Today's looks back at Seattle's iconic Lincoln's Toe Truck, which was retired to the MOHAI collection in 2005. https://www.historylink.org/File/23527

05/20/2026

Registration is now open for May History Café: Field Notes Podcast, Architecture Edition!

Join HistoryLink's Tony Williams for a live recording featuring UW Architecture Professor Vikram Prakash as they explore the intersection of geology, deep time, urban design, and how Seattle’s geological past continues to shape the city’s future.
Learn more and register ➞ https://bit.ly/4t97uRY

History Cafe is a produced as a partnership between HistoryLink.org and Pacific Northwest Historians Guild

📷: Robert L. Scott in booth at KYAC radio station, Seattle, May 1975
MOHAI, Cary W. Tolman Collection, 2002.68.1386.20

05/15/2026

Today's looks back at Leroy Menswear in Seattle. The store closed in 2018 after 38 years in business. https://www.historylink.org/File/23498

05/08/2026

Today's features Alice Ball (1892-1916) who earned two pharmacy-related degrees from the University of Washington. Ball discovered the first effective treatment for leprosy, but after she died at age 24, a male colleague took credit for her work. https://www.historylink.org/File/23522

05/07/2026

GiveBIG was a great success! Thank you to everyone who donated.

Miss the big day? There's still time to contribute to HistoryLink's GiveBIG campaign at this link!
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