Seward Park Torii Gate
5.0 (1)attraction
5.0 (1)Built from natural basalt and red cedar, this park gateway revives a historic landmark of intercultural friendship.
Description
The original 25-foot torii gate was created for the 1934 International Potlatch celebration and moved to the grounds in 1935, holding deep significance for Rainier Valley residents and the local Japanese-American community for fifty years until weathering prompted its removal. Marking the park's centennial, the Friends of Seward Park spearheaded a community fundraising campaign to rebuild the monument. Designed by Murase Associates and completed in November 2020, the structure re-establishes that welcoming presence along the park approach.