Ten bronze plaques and ten bronze medallions adorn the concrete bollards along the West Seattle Cultural Trail. They frame the stairs leading down to the sandy beach at Alki, stretching between 60th and 64th Avenue Southwest. The Bronze Plaques and Medallion Sculpture, created in 1997, offer a unique blend of art and nature. The medallions themselves are casts of shells found right here on Alki Beach. They whisper stories of the sea, mirroring the tides that have shaped this shoreline. The Bronze Plaques and Medallion Sculpture are more than just decorations. They are part of a larger artistic endeavor, Phase I of the West Seattle Cultural Trail project. This project weaves together the threads of nature and culture, the historic and botanical. It showcases the memories embedded in this special place. Each plaque and medallion acts as a tangible link to Alki Beach’s rich past. The Bronze Plaques and Medallion Sculpture invite you to pause and reflect. They encourage you to connect with the natural beauty and cultural heritage that defines Alki Beach. They are a reminder of the stories held within the sand, the shells, and the sea.
Queen Anne Boulevard
“A scenic loop,” they called it. Queen Anne Boulevard gracefully winds around the crest of Queen Anne Hill. It offers