Art Projects

History, Contained

History, Contained

In 2016, Occidental Square featured a special kind of interactive historical experience during the holidays. “History, Contained,” constructed inside a 15-foot shipping container, invited visitors to step back through time to 1920s-era downtown Seattle. The exterior featured a forest landscape, while specialized displays and interior lighting provided a trolley’s-eye view of First Avenue. Visitors enjoyed this interactive art installation from November 2016 to January 2017.

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Contact Info

General Park Info:

Wes Dorn, Senior Manager, Public Realm Operations
206-613-3256
wesd@downtownseattle.org

Sponsorships:

Jennifer Casillas, VP, Public Realm & Ambassador Operations
206-613-3225
parks@downtownseattle.org

Art and Public Space Projects:

Seth Geiser, Manager, Urban Planning & Design
206-613-3916
sethg@downtownseattle.org

Park Rules

The Seattle Municipal Code prohibits:

  • Placing any structure or obstruction in the park without a permit
  • Dogs or other pets that are not leashed; person with dog must carry and use equipment for removing feces.
  • Sale of merchandise without a permit
  • Amplified sound without a permit.
  • Camping
  • Liquor (open or closed container)
  • Littering
  • Skateboarding, roller-skating
  • Illegal gambling
  • Urinating or defecating

Parks Code of Conduct (enforceable under SMC 18.12.040) prohibits:

  • Depriving others of their use or enjoyment of the park
  • No smoking
  • Unattended items
  • Creating a risk of harm to any person or property
  • Obstructing pedestrian traffic; interfering with the provision of services or the use of park property
  • Disrupting Parks and Recreation activities.
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