Pier 70
Pier 70 Information:
The 140,000 square foot Pier is located just north of the intersection of Alaskan Way and Clay Street, on Elliott Bay. Pier 70 was built in 1902 by Ainsworth & Dunn, two businessmen who helped shape Seattle's shipping industry. One of the largest docks on the waterfront, Pier 70 initially served sailing and steamer ships, such as the famous Blue Funnel Line, a fleet of large freighters that operated between Europe, the Orient and the Pacific Coast. In 1916, a spectacular fire destroyed the upper Pier and roof. Ainsworth & Dunn quickly rebuilt the dock.
During World War II, the Washington State Liquor Board used the Pier as a warehouse, and from 1946 to 1955, the US Coast Guard used the Pier as its Seattle base. In 1970, inspired by the metamorphosis of Ghirardelli Factory and Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Ainsworth & Dunn converted the Pier for retail and restaurant use. Triad Development bought the Pier in 1995 and renovated it into its current use as office/retail space.
The interior design of Pier 70 was created by Two Downtown, Ltd. The filming of series in 1998 delayed the planned remodel of the Pier by 6 months. Pier 70 has now been completely remodeled and the exterior no longer resembles the Pier that was used for the filming of the series. The Pier now houses office and retail tenants, including The Waterfront Seafood Grill, an upscale seafood restaurant. Prior tenants of Pier 70 have include Pier 1 Imports, Spirit of Puget Sound Harbor Cruises, and Iguana Rockin' Cantina.
Residential uses are prohibited on the Pier because of an urban-harborfront overly district. In order for the series to be filmed on the Pier, a special permit was obtained declaring Pier 70 as a "24 hour" film set.
Post-Filming Pictures
Alaskan Way, East of Pier, Front, Front Sidewalk, North Side, South Side, South Sidewalk, West Side
Pre-Renovation Pictures
Front
Exterior
Front Doors, Front Gate, South Side
Center of Pier
Billiard Room, Entryway, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Office
West Side of Pier
Cobblestone Patio, Confessional Room, Gym, Rock Climbing Wall, Spa
East Side of Pier
Bathroom, Control Room, Blue Bedroom, Green Bedroom, Hallway, Phone Lounge, Purple Bedroom
Floor Plan
Pier 70
Taping Dates:
1998
Photo Credit: www.nettastic.com/realworld
Updated - December 29, 2006