Pier 57 was built in 1902, and taken over in 1909 by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad ("Milwaukee Road"), the last of four transcontinental railroads to reach Seattle. The pier was remodeled in 1974 as part of the new city's Waterfront Park, whose basin replaced the former Schwabacher Wharf.

Built by hardware retailers from San Francisco, Schwabacher's Wharf was the site of several historic events. The freighter Miike Maru docked here on August 31, 1896, and opened trade between Seattle and Japan.

The following year, on July 17, the steamship Portland arrived bearing a "ton of gold" from the Klondike. The ensuing gold rush would make Seattle "The Gateway to Alaska" and enrich local merchants like the Schwabachers who provisioned tens of thousands of eager prospectors.

Built in 1872, the area where Miner's Landing resides was known as Schwabacher Wharf. Also known as Schwabacher Dock, it was the site of several prominent events in Seattle's history.

During the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, Schwabacher's Wharf was one of the few structures that survived the fire.

Schwabacher's Wharf, provided access to key shipping routes, thus becoming an important part of rebuilding Seattle, after that catastophic fire.

On August 31st, 1896, the first Japanese freighter Miike Maru docked at Schwabacher's Wharf, and international trade between Seattle and Japan was born.

On July 17th, 1897, the steamship Portland arrived bearing a "ton of gold" from the Klondike. The arrival of that freighter ushered in the Alaskan Gold Rush era and would make Seattle "The Gateway to Alaska". Many local Seattle merchants grew wealthy selling provisions to tens of thousands of eager prospectors headed to Alaska.

The current home of Miner's Landing, was originally called Pier 6 and was built in 1902 as an adjoining tradeship port to Schwabacher's Wharf. In 1909, Pier 6 was acquired by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad ("Milwaukee Road"). Railroad tracks once connected Pier 6 to the transcontinental railroad system of the United States of America.

In those days, a ship could docked at Pier 6, unload their exotic goods to awaiting railroad cars, and within days, the wares could reach any corner of the United States by railroad. For many years, Seattle's Waterfront was a bustling center of one of North America's major ports.

During World War II, Pier 6 was utilized by the military to aide the war effort, and was renamed Pier 57. After WWII, the shipping industry built a larger container port, complete with cranes, south of downtown Seattle. By 1960, imports and exports had moved primarily to the new shipping dock, and the Seattle Waterfront fell into disrepair. With maritime activity removed, Pier 57 briefly became the site of a fish processing plant.

In 1968, King County voters approved a bond to acquire the pier and its land for a park. The voter approved money was matched by federal money and augmented by several other sources including "The Model Cities" programs, and private donations. Thus the Seattle Waterfront began to take on its current character as a place of history, recreation, and attraction.

By 1974, the waterfront was remodeled and Seattle's new Waterfront Park replaced the former Schwabacher Wharf. An aquarium, waterfront hotel, fire station, and reinforced Ferry Terminal reinvigorated the area.

During that time, Pier 57 was called The Bay Pavillion. But in 2008 it was renamed Miner's Landing to reflect the rich history of our namesake.

Today, Miner's Landing is a vibrant, historic destination complete with several shops, restaurants and an arcade. Retail destinations like Pirates Plunder, The Sports Den, and Zongo Gifts, are mixed in with fine dining experiences like The Crab Pot, The Salmon Cooker, Fisherman's Restaurant, and The Alaskan Sourdough Bakery.

Miner's Landing is also home to an original hand carved carousel from the early 20th century. It is one of the oldest working carousels in North America and features electric lights and galloping horses.

In 2009, the Travel Channel's specialty food destination show, "Man vs. Food" filmed a segment at The Crab Pot. Adam, the charasmatic tv host, enjoyed The Crab Pot's famous Seafeast, and recommended it as a top food destination in Seattle.

Planning a trip to Seattle? Stop by Miners Landing and take part in our rich history. We are within walking distance of many of Seattle's tourist attractions like The Pike Place Market, The Seattle Art Museum, The Seattle Aquarium, and The Pier 66 Cruise Ship Terminal.

Pier 57 1301 Alaskan Way. Seattle, WA

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1301 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101