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Historic Signs of Seattle Quiz

Historic Signs of Seattle

Think you know your way around Seattle’s visual history?

Seattle’s streets are full of stories—many of them written in neon, wood, and metal. From classic theater marquees to quirky shop fronts, these iconic signs have become icons of the city’s character.

Take the quiz below and see if you can match Seattle's legendary signs to their locations.

Photo credit: “Westlake pedestrian mall, 1965” by Seattle Municipal Archives, CC BY 2.0

What type of business is this sign used for?
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Which famous tourist attraction features this sign?
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Where in Seattle was this photo taken?
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At which Seattle waterway will you find this sign?
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Along which roadway would you drive by this sign?
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Which public transit system uses these street signs?
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Where could you find this unique bathroom sign?
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Which popular eatery used to display this neon sign?
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In which neighborhood will you find this mileage sign?
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What building now sits where this sign was once located?
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The Sno-Isle Heritage collection documents the history, culture and industry of Snohomish and Island Counties through photographs collected with the help of local partners.

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Photo credit: “City Light south service center, 1998” by Seattle Municipal Archives, CC BY 2.0

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