Pike Place Market

Space age and glass sculptures

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March 29th 2016
Geo: 47.6353, -122.302The Space Needle is the most recognised structure in Seattle and a stay in the city must include a visit to this icon. But first we went to Pike Place Market. It is a public market for farmers to sell direct to the public, thereby cutting out the middleman, known as the jobber, and securing a more reasonable return for their hard work. We saw the fishmongers tossing fish ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more