Howe Street Stairs, Public staircase in Capitol Hill, United States.
The Howe Street Stairs connect Eastlake Avenue to Howe Street through 13 flights and 388 steps across a vertical rise of 160 feet.
Built in 1911, these stairs served as a pedestrian connection between different lines of Seattle's streetcar system during the city's early transportation development.
Local athletes and residents regularly use these stairs for intense workouts, creating an informal outdoor fitness community in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
The stairs pass through the I-5 Colonnade park and provide pedestrians with direct access between Capitol Hill and Eastlake neighborhoods while offering Lake Union views.
These concrete steps form Seattle's longest public staircase, representing one of over 650 staircases built to address the city's steep geographic variations.
Location: Seattle
GPS coordinates: 47.63592,-122.32130
Latest update: March 11, 2025 22:50
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