Georgetown Steam Plant
1906 steampunk industrial cathedral, raw space with vintage machinery
History: Built 1906-1907 by Seattle Electric Company on 18 acres along the Duwamish River. Powered the Interurban Railway between Seattle and Tacoma, provided DC for Seattle streetcars and AC for Georgetown (then an independent city). Featured two vertical Curtis Turbines that helped establish steam turbines as viable large-scale power generators. Last produced electricity in January 1953. Decommissioned 1972. Declared a National Historic Landmark in 1984 and an ASME National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark.
Facilities
| Standing capacity | 700 |
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| Capacity notes | Large industrial space; some special events limited to 30 guests; standing capacity per existing venue data is 700 |
| Stage | No |
| Accessible | Not specified |
Rental policies
| Alcohol | BYOB — Yes (outside permitted) |
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| Rental info | Inquire (city-owned) |
| Price tier | inquire |
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