Miller Hull

Pioneer Square Turns Over a New Leaf with Populus Hotel

Source: Front Porch, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods

5-7-2026 | News

In the heart of Seattle’s Pioneer Square Preservation District, where the scent of salt air mingles with the ghost of sawdust and steam, stands the Populus Hotel. Named for a genus of species of deciduous flowering plants in the willow family which includes the famous Quaking Aspen, this renovated historic landmark stands as a living bridge between the city’s rugged past and its green future. Just as storytelling keeps memories alive, historic structures and features need us to breathe life into and maintain them and maintain. Seattle Department of Neighborhood’s Historic Preservation program keeps history alive by caring for Seattle’s architectural legacy and by discovering and sharing the stories of these places and features.

Read the full story at Front Porch, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods