Experience The Great Seattle Fire in Virtual Reality
We presented a virtual reality (VR) experience of what it might have been like to fight the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 as a volunteer firefighter. The exhibit was on view at Central Library from February 11 to March 1, 2019.
About the Exhibit
The exhibit included displays of pieces from our collection related to the Great Seattle Fire, including images, reports and information about:
- Seattle in 1889
- The destruction caused by the fire
- Personal stories of the fire
- Rebuilding the city
- Creating the Seattle fire department
- Pioneer Square today
Experience The Great Seattle Fire in Virtual Reality Photo gallery
