What does SODO mean to you? Industrial space, maybe sports, perhaps a no-man’s land between Pioneer Square’s nightlife and the cities further south. How do we even define this territory south of downtown where the Duwamish watershed meets the Puget Sound? A liminal space that began with the natural foundation of tidal flats and the flow of a river. An urban landscape that has been literally built on the dreams of manifest destiny. It has been occupied and enjoyed by the commercial minded and marginalized alike – those pushing boundaries and those enforcing them.
Join Invisible Histories on a 1-mile immersive guided walking tour of the cityscape you pass daily but never truly see. Storytelling, history and theatrical elements will enliven these spaces known as SODO. Guests will uniquely experience the past, from the untold stories of Seattle’s evolving landscapes and industries, to the hidden histories of the depression era Hooverville, all the way to the energetic underground club scene of the 1990s. Explore the layers beneath the pavement while we bring history to life like never before!
This tour requires walking between multiple sites in SODO. For any accessibility support, or general inquiries, email programs@mohai.org.
