We are sitting next to six stories of artist working lofts. The lofts host the inspirations and artistry of the "starving artist" to "one of the most influential people (artists) in Seattle."
GEMS sits next to the best venues for music. It isn't the selling out of seats pop sensations that make it to Pioneer Square, it is the raw talent of Seattle music scene that rock out in this 'hood. We are bringing our own talent to the music scene as one of the best local producers Bean One keeps us going through each of our in-store events. We get lucky enough to bring in others who are out on the scene like Charma and Supreme!
GEMS gets the sports fans. . . We salute the masses of loyal fans that come to Pioneer Square for the free Sunday (football) parking and through the rain and snow, keep the bar stools warm and are smiling regardless of another _________ season. (Yes--you fill in the blanks!)
GEMS outfits the beautiful nightlife of Seattle. We got great bars and clubs in this 'hood. While the ladies stream the town on any given weekend night in their stilettos, we have the right look for all the guys. We got styles that truly dress to impress. Your ride. . . Well you are on your own.
GEMS can do whatever they want to do here. The "Original Skid Row" is something we love. We don't have to be that corporate store up off 5th Avenue, we can put on events, bring in live music, host fashion release parties and so much more.
Bottom line, The people will keep us here in Pioneer Square. The events on tap this year for GEMS will be SICK!!!!! Keep up with the GEMS blog, mailing lists and First Thursday events, and soon you will see why GEMS and Pioneer Square are a perfect match.
Here is some historical tidbits for you literal, ask the teacher for more homework, book junkies:
--Economy in Pioneer Square was Sewing. While this was legitimate, there were other things that were not. Floods of women listed their profession as "seamstress." Rather then run these women out political leaders raised their taxes to $10 per month.
--Great Fire of 1889 which burned down the entire city was started by an overturned pot of glue. 33 blocks were burned.
--The fire made officials raise the streets and rebuild to solve the drainage problem. You can tour the original city on the Underground Tour.
--Pioneer Square was the nations original Skid row.
--When the Smith Tower was built 1914 and at the time was the tallest building west of the Mississippi until of course we got the Space Needle.
