Iron Pergola, Seattle
historic place
The Iron Pergola in Seattle, King County, Washington, is a historic place. It was erected in 1909. This ornamental glass and cast iron structure served as a shelter for passengers of the Yesler and James Street Cable Car Company. It also covered the entrance to an elaborate underground public restroom. Designed by Seattle architect Julian Everett, it was considered one of the most lavish waiting shelters west of the Mississippi River. The underground facility was known as the "Queen Mary of the Johns". The Pergola was restored in 1972. In 2001, a truck collision destroyed the structure, but it was rebuilt and reopened in 2002. The Iron Pergola was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. This site reflects Seattle's early urban development and architectural ambition.