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Image 2 of 57 The Harvard Exit: For decades, it was a great place to catch an indie or foreign movie, and gab about it in the theater's old-timey lobby, pictured in 1972. The theater is scheduled to close in January of 2015. We'll miss it when it's gone. Photo: P-I file. : For decades, it was a great place to catch an indie or foreign movie, and gab about it in the theater's old-timey lobby, pictured in 1972. The theater is scheduled to close in January of 2015. We'll miss it when it's gone. Photo: P-I file. less The Harvard Exit: For decades, it was a great place to catch an indie or foreign movie, and gab about it in the theater's old-timey lobby, pictured in 1972. The theater is scheduled to close in January : For decades, it was a great place to catch an indie or foreign movie, and gab about it in the theater's old-timey lobby, pictured in 1972. The theater is scheduled to close in January ... more

Image 3 of 57 This will soon be a thing of the past: Sitting in front of the fireplace at the Harvard Exit theater. Movie goers also used to eat free snacks in the 1920s lobby, read newspapers and do jigsaw puzzles while waiting for their movie to start. Photo: 1972, P-I file. less This will soon be a thing of the past: Sitting in front of the fireplace at the Harvard Exit theater. Movie goers also used to eat free snacks in the 1920s lobby, read newspapers and do jigsaw puzzles while ... more

Image 4 of 57 <b>Paseo sandwiches:</b> Seattle's popular sandwich place in Fremont (and Ballard) abruptly closed in November of 2014, leaving fans without their beloved pork sandwiches. <b>Paseo sandwiches:</b> Seattle's popular sandwich place in Fremont (and Ballard) abruptly closed in November of 2014, leaving fans without their beloved pork sandwiches. Photo: DAN DELONG

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Image 6 of 57 An employee places a padlock on Paseo restaurant in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood on Nov. 11, 2014 after the popular sandwich shop closed. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) An employee places a padlock on Paseo restaurant in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood on Nov. 11, 2014 after the popular sandwich shop closed. (Joshua Trujillo, seattlepi.com) Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO / SEATTLEPI.COM

Image 7 of 57 Lincoln Towing’s pink “Toe Truck”: This famous landmark greeted drivers at Fairview Avenue North and Mercer Street outside Lincoln's tow yard for decades, until it retired to MOHAI in 2005. Pictured is the farewell parade, with the landmark's "left foot" behind its newer right-foot partner in front. : This famous landmark greeted drivers at Fairview Avenue North and Mercer Street outside Lincoln's tow yard for decades, until it retired to MOHAI in 2005. Pictured is the farewell parade, with the landmark's "left foot" behind its newer right-foot partner in front. less Lincoln Towing’s pink “Toe Truck”: This famous landmark greeted drivers at Fairview Avenue North and Mercer Street outside Lincoln's tow yard for decades, until it retired to MOHAI in 2005. : This famous landmark greeted drivers at Fairview Avenue North and Mercer Street outside Lincoln's tow yard for decades, until it retired to MOHAI in 2005. ... more Photo: Joshua Trujillo / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 8 of 57 Neon coffee sign: Pike Place Market lost part of this famous view in February of 2013, when Seattle's Best Coffee closed after nearly 30 years in the market. With it went the neon coffee mug, which helped bring Seattle's icons - coffee, fish, Puget Sound - into one single, gorgeous view. (Photo: : Pike Place Market lost part of this famous view in February of 2013, when Seattle's Best Coffee closed after nearly 30 years in the market. With it went the neon coffee mug, which helped bring Seattle's icons - coffee, fish, Puget Sound - into one single, gorgeous view. (Photo: magnetbox, Flickr ). less Neon coffee sign: Pike Place Market lost part of this famous view in February of 2013, when Seattle's Best Coffee closed after nearly 30 years in the market. With it went the neon coffee mug, which : Pike Place Market lost part of this famous view in February of 2013, when Seattle's Best Coffee closed after nearly 30 years in the market. With it went the neon coffee mug, which ... more

Image 9 of 57 Seattle’s “Ramps to Nowhere”: They began as remnants of a government plan gone bad. But more than 50 years later, they became a quirky, defining part of Seattle’s landscape. Demolition of the structures began in late 2014. Joshua Trujillo / P-I file. : They began as remnants of a government plan gone bad. But more than 50 years later, they became a quirky, defining part of Seattle’s landscape. Demolition of the structures began in late 2014. Joshua Trujillo / P-I file. less Seattle’s “Ramps to Nowhere”: They began as remnants of a government plan gone bad. But more than 50 years later, they became a quirky, defining part of Seattle’s landscape. Demolition of the : They began as remnants of a government plan gone bad. But more than 50 years later, they became a quirky, defining part of Seattle’s landscape. Demolition of the ... more

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Image 11 of 57 <b>Sunset Bowl in Ballard</b>: A big piece of the neighborhood died when this place closed in 2008. It had just hit its 50th anniversary. <b>Sunset Bowl in Ballard</b>: A big piece of the neighborhood died when this place closed in 2008. It had just hit its 50th anniversary. Photo: Grant M. Haller / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 12 of 57 Grandma's Cookies sign: Old-timers might remember the neon, 230-foot-long sign atop a Fremont cookie factory at North 34th Street. Its all-caps, no-nonsense font was visible across Lake Union. The sign came down in the '70s. (1947 photo: copyright MOHAI, Webster & Stevens, : Old-timers might remember the neon, 230-foot-long sign atop a Fremont cookie factory at North 34th Street. Its all-caps, no-nonsense font was visible across Lake Union. The sign came down in the '70s. (1947 photo: copyright MOHAI, Webster & Stevens, 1983.10.16428 ). less Grandma's Cookies sign: Old-timers might remember the neon, 230-foot-long sign atop a Fremont cookie factory at North 34th Street. Its all-caps, no-nonsense font was visible across Lake Union. The sign : Old-timers might remember the neon, 230-foot-long sign atop a Fremont cookie factory at North 34th Street. Its all-caps, no-nonsense font was visible across Lake Union. The sign ... more

Image 13 of 57 "Get Jesse": Consumer reporter Jesse Jones left KING/5 in August of 2014 for a job at KIRO/7. But due to his KING/5 contract, he won't be on air until April of 2015. In the meantime, we miss his smart, distinctive presence on TV. : Consumer reporter Jesse Jones left KING/5 in August of 2014 for a job at KIRO/7. But due to his KING/5 contract, he won't be on air until April of 2015. In the meantime, we miss his smart, distinctive presence on TV. less "Get Jesse": Consumer reporter Jesse Jones left KING/5 in August of 2014 for a job at KIRO/7. But due to his KING/5 contract, he won't be on air until April of 2015. In the meantime, we miss his smart, : Consumer reporter Jesse Jones left KING/5 in August of 2014 for a job at KIRO/7. But due to his KING/5 contract, he won't be on air until April of 2015. In the meantime, we miss his smart, ... more Photo: Joshua Trujillo/seattlepi.com

Image 14 of 57 Waterfront streetcar: This 1.6-mile line was a fun, vintage-y way to get to Mariners games, if you didn't mind the tourists. It was shelved in 2005 to make way for the Olympic Sculpture Park. : This 1.6-mile line was a fun, vintage-y way to get to Mariners games, if you didn't mind the tourists. It was shelved in 2005 to make way for the Olympic Sculpture Park. less Waterfront streetcar: This 1.6-mile line was a fun, vintage-y way to get to Mariners games, if you didn't mind the tourists. It was shelved in 2005 to make way for the Olympic Sculpture : This 1.6-mile line was a fun, vintage-y way to get to Mariners games, if you didn't mind the tourists. It was shelved in 2005 to make way for the Olympic Sculpture ... more Photo: Seattle Municipal Archives

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Image 16 of 57 <b>Lusty Lady</b>: A fixture for nearly 30 years, the downtown peep show was famous not just for its exotic dancers but its witty, naughty, always-topical marquee. It closed in 2010. <b>Lusty Lady</b>: A fixture for nearly 30 years, the downtown peep show was famous not just for its exotic dancers but its witty, naughty, always-topical marquee. It closed in 2010. Photo: Chas Redmond, Creative Commons Flickr

Image 17 of 57 Rainier Beer commercials: The Rainier "R" returned to its perch above I-5 after a long absence, which was nice. But does anyone remember the old Rainier Beer commercials? The frogs and beer crossings? (P-I file photo: 1974). The Rainier "R" returned to its perch above I-5 after a long absence, which was nice. But does anyone remember the old Rainier Beer commercials? The frogs and beer crossings? (P-I file photo: 1974). less Rainier Beer commercials: The Rainier "R" returned to its perch above I-5 after a long absence, which was nice. But does anyone remember the old Rainier Beer commercials? The frogs and beer crossings? The Rainier "R" returned to its perch above I-5 after a long absence, which was nice. But does anyone remember the old Rainier Beer commercials? The frogs and beer crossings? ... more

Image 18 of 57 Fun Forest: A relic of the 1962 World's Fair, it was originally called the ''Gayway.'' It closed in 2010 after losing money for years; the space is now the Chihuly exhibit. : A relic of the 1962 World's Fair, it was originally called the ''Gayway.'' It closed in 2010 after losing money for years; the space is now the Chihuly exhibit. less Fun Forest: A relic of the 1962 World's Fair, it was originally called the ''Gayway.'' It closed in 2010 after losing money for years; the space is now the Chihuly : A relic of the 1962 World's Fair, it was originally called the ''Gayway.'' It closed in 2010 after losing money for years; the space is now the Chihuly ... more Photo: Joshua Trujillo / seattlepi.com

Image 19 of 57 Flight to Mars: This ride was long gone by the time the Fun Forest died, having left in 1996 to make room for the Experience Music Project. Its dark, campy-scary ride was a measure of bravery for generations of kids. : This ride was long gone by the time the Fun Forest died, having left in 1996 to make room for the Experience Music Project. Its dark, campy-scary ride was a measure of bravery for generations of kids. less Flight to Mars: This ride was long gone by the time the Fun Forest died, having left in 1996 to make room for the Experience Music Project. Its dark, campy-scary ride was a measure of bravery for : This ride was long gone by the time the Fun Forest died, having left in 1996 to make room for the Experience Music Project. Its dark, campy-scary ride was a measure of bravery for ... more Photo: Seattle Municipal Archives

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Image 21 of 57 Aqua Dive Swim & Fitness Club: Many northend Seattleites learned to swim in this old-school Lake City pool, built before pools had fun things like enclosed water slides and "lazy rivers." The building was demolished in late 2014, years after the pool closed. Photo: less : Many northend Seattleites learned to swim in this old-school Lake City pool, built before pools had fun things like enclosed water slides and "lazy rivers." The building was demolished in late 2014, years after the pool closed. Photo: Ericka, Outer limits: The Lake City blog, seattlepi.com Aqua Dive Swim & Fitness Club: Many northend Seattleites learned to swim in this old-school Lake City pool, built before pools had fun things like enclosed water slides and "lazy rivers." The building : Many northend Seattleites learned to swim in this old-school Lake City pool, built before pools had fun things like enclosed water slides and "lazy rivers." The building ... more

Image 22 of 57 Jean Enersen's newscasts: After delivering the news to local viewers for 24 years, Enersen stepped down from the KING/5 evening anchor desk in June of 2014. (Photo from After delivering the news to local viewers for 24 years, Enersen stepped down from the KING/5 evening anchor desk in June of 2014. (Photo from 1979 broadcast uploaded by Shocccker on YouTube ). less Jean Enersen's newscasts: After delivering the news to local viewers for 24 years, Enersen stepped down from the KING/5 evening anchor desk in June of 2014. (Photo from After delivering the news to local viewers for 24 years, Enersen stepped down from the KING/5 evening anchor desk in June of 2014. (Photo from ... more

Image 23 of 57 Jean Enersen on her last night as KING's regular evening anchor on June 13, 2014. Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM Jean Enersen on her last night as KING's regular evening anchor on June 13, 2014. Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

Image 24 of 57 Also miss: KOMO/4 news anchors Kathi Goertzen and Dan Lewis. Goertzen died in 2012 after a battle with recurring brain tumors. Lewis retired in May of 2014. They're pictured going over a script for a May 17, 1991 news broadcast. Photo: P-I file. less Also miss: KOMO/4 news anchors Kathi Goertzen and Dan Lewis. Goertzen died in 2012 after a battle with recurring brain tumors. Lewis retired in May of 2014. They're pictured going over a script for a ... more

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Image 26 of 57 Former longtime KOMO/4 news anchor Kathi Goertzen. Photo: KOMO Former longtime KOMO/4 news anchor Kathi Goertzen. Photo: KOMO

Image 27 of 57 KOMO/4 news anchor Dan Lewis retired on May 21, 2014, after anchoring KOMO's newscast for 27 years. He's pictured tearing up on his last day of work at KOMO. Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM KOMO/4 news anchor Dan Lewis retired on May 21, 2014, after anchoring KOMO's newscast for 27 years. He's pictured tearing up on his last day of work at KOMO. Photo: JOSHUA TRUJILLO, SEATTLEPI.COM

Image 28 of 57 <b>Sonics</b>: Has Seattle's heartbreak over the team's 2008 departure ever truly healed? <b>Sonics</b>: Has Seattle's heartbreak over the team's 2008 departure ever truly healed? Photo: Gilbert W. Arias / Seattle Post-Intellligencer

Image 29 of 57 <b>Sonics, part 2</b>: Maybe we don't miss all years of the Sonics. How about just the 1979 NBA championship, and the thrilling '90s with Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton. <b>Sonics, part 2</b>: Maybe we don't miss all years of the Sonics. How about just the 1979 NBA championship, and the thrilling '90s with Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton. Photo: seattlepi.com file

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Image 31 of 57 <b>Chubby & Tubby</b>: This quirky variety store was the best place for Converse sneakers, Levi's 501s, wrenches, plates, and of course $5 Christmas trees. The stores closed in 2003. <b>Chubby & Tubby</b>: This quirky variety store was the best place for Converse sneakers, Levi's 501s, wrenches, plates, and of course $5 Christmas trees. The stores closed in 2003. Photo: Dan DeLong / Seattle Post-Intellligencer

Image 32 of 57 <b>Cascade neighborhood:</b> When this area was called "Cascade," it felt humble and down to earth. Then it became South Lake Union. Photo: Cascade P-Patch, 2003. <b>Cascade neighborhood:</b> When this area was called "Cascade," it felt humble and down to earth. Then it became South Lake Union. Photo: Cascade P-Patch, 2003. Photo: JIM BRYANT

Image 33 of 57 Washington Energy blue flame : An icon from the '60s, this thing was 25 feet high and blazed with 600 bulbs. And it rotated. It crowned the South Lake Union building of Washington Energy (now Puget Sound Energy) until 2001. : An icon from the '60s, this thing was 25 feet high and blazed with 600 bulbs. And it rotated. It crowned the South Lake Union building of Washington Energy (now Puget Sound Energy) until 2001. less Washington Energy blue flame : An icon from the '60s, this thing was 25 feet high and blazed with 600 bulbs. And it rotated. It crowned the South Lake Union building of Washington Energy (now Puget : An icon from the '60s, this thing was 25 feet high and blazed with 600 bulbs. And it rotated. It crowned the South Lake Union building of Washington Energy (now Puget ... more

Image 34 of 57 <b>Kingdome</b>: It was an ugly, echoing, tomb-like cavern, but also home to nearly 25 years of sports, concerts and fun. It was demolished in 2000. <b>Kingdome</b>: It was an ugly, echoing, tomb-like cavern, but also home to nearly 25 years of sports, concerts and fun. It was demolished in 2000. Photo: SEATTLE POST INTELLIGENCER

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Image 36 of 57 It's Bill ''The Beerman'' Scott in the Kingdome during a 1979 Sonics game. It's Bill ''The Beerman'' Scott in the Kingdome during a 1979 Sonics game. Photo: Kerry Coughlin / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 37 of 57 11. ''Food Giant'' sign: It sat atop the Wallingford grocery's roof in neon red for 40 years. When QFC bought the store in the late '90s, neighbors had grown so fond of the sign that QFC agreed to re-use some of the letters in today's ''Wallingford'' sign. less 11. ''Food Giant'' sign: It sat atop the Wallingford grocery's roof in neon red for 40 years. When QFC bought the store in the late '90s, neighbors had grown so fond of the sign that QFC agreed to ... more Photo: rutlo, Creative Commons Flickr

Image 38 of 57 <b>Leilani Lanes</b>: Before sister alley Sunset Bowl got the ax, this tiki-themed Greenwood institution went dark in 2006, after nearly 50 years. This giant bowling pin was part of its sign. <b>Leilani Lanes</b>: Before sister alley Sunset Bowl got the ax, this tiki-themed Greenwood institution went dark in 2006, after nearly 50 years. This giant bowling pin was part of its sign. Photo: Karen Ducey / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 39 of 57 <b>Night exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo</b>: This fascinating peek into the nocturnal world of sloths, armadillos and fruit bats (pictured) was closed in a 2010 a cost-saving move. <b>Night exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo</b>: This fascinating peek into the nocturnal world of sloths, armadillos and fruit bats (pictured) was closed in a 2010 a cost-saving move. Photo: Ryan Hawk / Woodland Park Zoo

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Image 41 of 57 Barnes & Noble at U Village: The superstore helped kill many indie bookstores, before Amazon and economics brought on its own demise. The store was a weclomed antidote to upscale yoga pants and make-up. Photo: Oct. of 2011, shortly before the store closed. Joshua Trujillo/seattlepi.com The superstore helped kill many indie bookstores, before Amazon and economics brought on its own demise. The store was a weclomed antidote to upscale yoga pants and make-up. Photo: Oct. of 2011, shortly before the store closed. Joshua Trujillo/seattlepi.com less Barnes & Noble at U Village: The superstore helped kill many indie bookstores, before Amazon and economics brought on its own demise. The store was a weclomed antidote to upscale yoga pants and make-up. The superstore helped kill many indie bookstores, before Amazon and economics brought on its own demise. The store was a weclomed antidote to upscale yoga pants and make-up. ... more

Image 42 of 57 Old Ballard: There was a moment when Ballard was no longer dull and not yet stuffed with condos, bars and hipsters. That moment is the old Ballard we miss. (But maybe not as ''old'' as this 2008 scene at the former Ballard branch of now-defunct WaMu). : There was a moment when Ballard was no longer dull and not yet stuffed with condos, bars and hipsters. Thatis the old Ballard we miss. (But maybe not as ''old'' as this 2008 scene at the former Ballard branch of now-defunct WaMu). less Old Ballard: There was a moment when Ballard was no longer dull and not yet stuffed with condos, bars and hipsters. That moment is the old Ballard we miss. (But maybe not as ''old'' as this 2008 : There was a moment when Ballard was no longer dull and not yet stuffed with condos, bars and hipsters. Thatis the old Ballard we miss. (But maybe not as ''old'' as this 2008 ... more Photo: Dan DeLong / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 43 of 57 Elliott Bay Book Co. in Pioneer Square: It was the heart of the hood for 30-plus years, until it moved to Capitol Hill in 2010. The new space is beautiful, but the old EBB embodied a time when Pioneer Square brimmed with art walks, print and promise. (Old space is pictured in 1999). : It was the heart of the hood for 30-plus years, until it moved to Capitol Hill in 2010. The new space is beautiful, but the old EBB embodied a time when Pioneer Square brimmed with art walks, print and promise. (Old space is pictured in 1999). less Elliott Bay Book Co. in Pioneer Square: It was the heart of the hood for 30-plus years, until it moved to Capitol Hill in 2010. The new space is beautiful, but the old EBB embodied a time when Pioneer : It was the heart of the hood for 30-plus years, until it moved to Capitol Hill in 2010. The new space is beautiful, but the old EBB embodied a time when Pioneer ... more Photo: Seattle Post-Intellilgencer archive

Image 44 of 57 <b>Sunny Jim Peanut Butter sign</b>. The large rooftop sign on the Sunny Jim factory on Airport Way South was a recognizable landmark for drivers on Interstate 5. Fire destroyed the sign in 1997. <b>Sunny Jim Peanut Butter sign</b>. The large rooftop sign on the Sunny Jim factory on Airport Way South was a recognizable landmark for drivers on Interstate 5. Fire destroyed the sign in 1997. Photo: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Image 46 of 57 <b>Mariners in 1995</b>: When the team had that magical post-season run and the whole '90s crew was exciting to watch. <b>Mariners in 1995</b>: When the team had that magical post-season run and the whole '90s crew was exciting to watch. Photo: Robin Layton / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 47 of 57 Summer Nights at the Pier: These concert series showed off Seattle's splendor, with great views of downtown, Elliott Bay and the Olympics. But the site - Piers 62 and 63 – began to age and the concerts moved to South Lake Union in 2005. Then they stopped. : These concert series showed off Seattle's splendor, with great views of downtown, Elliott Bay and the Olympics. But the site - Piers 62 and 63 – began to age and the concerts moved to South Lake Union in 2005. Then they stopped. less Summer Nights at the Pier: These concert series showed off Seattle's splendor, with great views of downtown, Elliott Bay and the Olympics. But the site - Piers 62 and 63 – began to age and the : These concert series showed off Seattle's splendor, with great views of downtown, Elliott Bay and the Olympics. But the site - Piers 62 and 63 – began to age and the ... more

Image 48 of 57 Kalakala: By the time this art deco ferry arrived here in the late '90s, it was smelly, rusty and unseaworthy. But for a few years, it was the stuff of dreams, in which fans rallied for a restoration of its 1930s glory. It never happened; the Kalakala was sold and towed off Lake Union in 2003. : By the time this art deco ferry arrived here in the late '90s, it was smelly, rusty and unseaworthy. But for a few years, it was the stuff of dreams, in which fans rallied for a restoration of its 1930s glory. It never happened; the Kalakala was sold and towed off Lake Union in 2003. less Kalakala: By the time this art deco ferry arrived here in the late '90s, it was smelly, rusty and unseaworthy. But for a few years, it was the stuff of dreams, in which fans rallied for a restoration of : By the time this art deco ferry arrived here in the late '90s, it was smelly, rusty and unseaworthy. But for a few years, it was the stuff of dreams, in which fans rallied for a restoration of ... more Photo: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 49 of 57 <b>The Bon Marche</b>: When ''the Bon'' became Macy's in 2005, Seattle took a small step toward cookie-cutter citydom. <b>The Bon Marche</b>: When ''the Bon'' became Macy's in 2005, Seattle took a small step toward cookie-cutter citydom. Photo: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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Image 51 of 57 Squirrelman: Dave Csaky lived in a big treehouse in Eastlake, off the grid and welcomed by neighbors. His home was pioneer grit in a sea of condos. Then the city evicted the so-called 'Squirrelman'' in 2008. : Dave Csaky lived in a big treehouse in Eastlake, off the grid and welcomed by neighbors. His home was pioneer grit in a sea of condos. Then the city evicted the so-called 'Squirrelman'' in 2008. less Squirrelman: Dave Csaky lived in a big treehouse in Eastlake, off the grid and welcomed by neighbors. His home was pioneer grit in a sea of condos. Then the city evicted the so-called 'Squirrelman'' in : Dave Csaky lived in a big treehouse in Eastlake, off the grid and welcomed by neighbors. His home was pioneer grit in a sea of condos. Then the city evicted the so-called 'Squirrelman'' in ... more Photo: Joshua Trujillo / Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 52 of 57 Neptune Theatre movies: Film geeks could spend all day here, with the double bills of arty, classic and foreign movies. (''Casablanca'' seemed to be on a lot). Built in 1921, the theater became a concert venue in 2011. : Film geeks could spend all day here, with the double bills of arty, classic and foreign movies. (''Casablanca'' seemed to be on a lot). Built in 1921, the theater became a concert venue in 2011. less Neptune Theatre movies: Film geeks could spend all day here, with the double bills of arty, classic and foreign movies. (''Casablanca'' seemed to be on a lot). Built in 1921, the theater became a : Film geeks could spend all day here, with the double bills of arty, classic and foreign movies. (''Casablanca'' seemed to be on a lot). Built in 1921, the theater became a ... more Photo: aturkus, Creative Common Flickr

Image 53 of 57 Ivar's Fourth of July at Elliott Bay: Seattle was always spoiled with two great fireworks shows. But Ivar's stopped the Elliott Bay pyrotechnics in 2009, after sponsoring 44 years of ''Fourth of Jul-Ivar's'' festivities. Good thing we still have fireworks on Gas Works. : Seattle was always spoiled with two great fireworks shows. But Ivar's stopped the Elliott Bay pyrotechnics in 2009, after sponsoring 44 years of ''Fourth of Jul-Ivar's'' festivities. Good thing we still have fireworks on Gas Works. less Ivar's Fourth of July at Elliott Bay: Seattle was always spoiled with two great fireworks shows. But Ivar's stopped the Elliott Bay pyrotechnics in 2009, after sponsoring 44 years of ''Fourth of : Seattle was always spoiled with two great fireworks shows. But Ivar's stopped the Elliott Bay pyrotechnics in 2009, after sponsoring 44 years of ''Fourth of ... more Photo: Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Image 54 of 57 <b>Frederick & Nelson window displays</b>: They captivated downtown shoppers with classy set designs and live action, which included puppet shows and real reindeer during Christmas. <b>Frederick & Nelson window displays</b>: They captivated downtown shoppers with classy set designs and live action, which included puppet shows and real reindeer during Christmas. Photo: 1967 photo via Seattle Municipal Archives

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Image 56 of 57 Seattle book stores: The news that Half Price Books will close in Capitol Hill was a reminder of great book stores that once lived, including Bailey/Coy and All For Kids Books & Music (pictured). And even Barnes & Noble in U Village. All of which makes us happy that Elliott Bay Books is still kicking. : The news that Half Price Books will close in Capitol Hill was a reminder of great book stores that once lived, includingand(pictured). And even Barnes & Noble in U Village. All of which makes us happy that Elliott Bay Books is still kicking. less Seattle book stores: The news that Half Price Books will close in Capitol Hill was a reminder of great book stores that once lived, including Bailey/Coy and All For Kids Books & Music ... more : The news that Half Price Books will close in Capitol Hill was a reminder of great book stores that once lived, includingand Photo: Seattle Post-Intelligencer