We acknowledge as we begin that we stand on the ancestral land of the Duwamish, Coast Salish, and Suquamish people. The Duwamish People and their ancestors have lived in the Seattle area for 10,000 years. Seattle is named after Chief Si’ahl of the Duwamish and Suquamish Tribes.
Did you know? You can learn about the original inhabitants of your home by texting your zip code to 907-312-5085.
Introduction
A panorama is a wide photo where you see so many things in one photograph. This walk will be a panorama with five locations and five reflections, which could take 40-50 minutes, or longer if you want to linger.
This walk’s theme is Thresholds. Thresholds are the transition between spaces, and their presence sharpens the contrast between what is and what is not. This walk examines the thresholds in Seattle Center that help us see clearly the differences, ending with reflections on Peace as the sharpest contrast of all.
There’s no right way to do this, and no wrong way. You don’t have to walk in a certain way to be a pilgrim. You can have hopes but we encourage you to let go of expectations. The walk’s purpose is to open your senses to whatever you see and experience.
Start
Let’s get started! Walk from here to the August Wilson Way Portal.
Turn left out of the First Church driveway, cross the four-way stop and continue between the tall trees and the Seattle Center construction. When you reach the corner of the greenspace, turn left to head towards the corner of Warren and Republican streets.