EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 20 MIN
Landmark or nuisance? Gas Works Park grapples with its industrial history
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Gas Works Park is a national landmark. But it comes with danger– several people have been injured or killed climbing its towers. Like 15-year-old Mattheis Johnson, who fell to his death while climbing this summer. A new lawsuit filed by the teen’s family is the latest effort to challenge the resistance to any changes to the structures. We’ll hear more from New York Times Pacific Northwest Bureau Chief Anna Griffin. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Gas Works Park is a national landmark. But it comes with danger– several people have been injured or killed climbing its towers. Like 15-year-old Mattheis Johnson, who fell to his death while climbing this summer. A new lawsuit filed by the teen’s family is the latest effort to challenge the resistance to any changes to the structures. We’ll hear more from New York Times Pacific Northwest Bureau Chief Anna Griffin.
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