LANDMARK STATUS SECURED!

On July 17, the Landmarks Preservation Board unanimously designated The Showbox as a City landmark. Since landmarking does not protect use, our work continues.

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The Preservation Celebration

Head down to Georgetown in September to celebrate the best of preservation at Historic Seattle’s annual benefit.

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Summer / Fall program registration is open!

Upcoming events

upcoming events

Summer Members Meeting: ARTS at King Street Station

A site visit & talk (open to the public!)
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm info / REGISTER »
The Admiral’s House

A tour, talk, & reception
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm info / REGISTER »
Plates, Pours & Preservation

SOLD OUT
Sunday, August 25, 2019
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm info / REGISTER »
First Hill Neighborhood Tour

A walking tour with author Lawrence Kreisman
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
10:00 am - 12:00 pm info / REGISTER »

BLOG - RECENT STORIES

Beyond Nostalgia & the Spirit of Service to the People

An interview with Shannon Welles and Earnie Ashwood, Showbox employees and founding members of Friends of The Showbox.
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Time & Place: Julian Barr on the Making of Queer Seattle

Queer history in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood
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