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Seattle, Washington
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Smith Tower, completed in 1914, was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.
It's named after the pioneers who settled in Seattle in the 1850s, making it the city's oldest neighborhood.
After the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, the city was rebuilt on top of the old streets, creating an underground network.
The Pioneer Square totem pole, carved by Tlingit craftsmen, was controversially taken from Alaska in 1899.
The Pioneer Square Pergola, built in 1909, was originally a cable car stop and is now a historic landmark.
Occidental Park features a statue of a dog named 'Seattle's Pioneer Dog,' honoring the pets of early settlers.
This bronze sculpture honors Seattle firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty.
