Pier 1, now-demolished pier on the Seattle Waterfront
Pier 1 is a cargo pier in Seattle that extends into the water and once served as a docking point for ships. The structure consists of steel and wood and was equipped with large warehouses where goods were stored before being loaded onto railcars.
Pier 1 was built in the early 1900s, around 1901 to 1904, replacing the older Yesler's Wharf. In the 1940s, a pier numbering system was introduced, and during World War II, the military used many piers for its operations.
The pier sits along the waterfront at the edge of the port area where you can walk from the promenade. The location is easy to access and offers views of the water and passing ships.
During wartime, sailors attempted to smuggle bottles of alcohol off ships, so guards were hired to watch the cargo. These details show how lively and sometimes chaotic port life was during that era.
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