The Chewing Gum Wall has been cleaned twice since the 1990s to prevent potential erosion of the bricks beneath the gum. Some believed the immense amount of sugar in the gum could cause structural issues for the building. We're not structural engineers, but surely a couple of thousand pounds of sugary gum isn't good for any structure. The resulting colors and overall imagery are enough to catch the eye of any passersby. To visit, head down a ramp to the left of Pike Place Market's iconic "Public Market Center" clock sign. At the bottom of the ramp, veer left into Post Alley and The Gum Wall will appear on both sides. 1428Post Alley. Seattle, WA 98101 ( Map It) Connect The wall of gum in Seattle stands as a testament to the city's whimsical spirit and unique attractions. This quirky alley attraction, adorned with layers upon layers of chewed gum, has evolved from a spontaneous art experiment into a cultural phenomenon. Its history is as fascinating as the wall itself, capturing the imaginations of visitors Aug 2021. Located in Seattle's Pike Place Market on Post Alley some may consider this wall gross, interesting or both. Thousands upon thousands of dried pieces of chewing gum covers the red brick walls to form a rainbow of germs. If courageous enough to place your gum on the wall chances are high you will touch gum already there. Downtown, Pike Place & Waterfront. Seattle's famous gum wall is one of those cultural monuments you can smell before you even see it. The sweet aroma of chewed gum wafts from this strip of Post Alley, which is completely covered in the stuff. It's a popular selfie spot, and is worth a peek for the sheer magnitude of it alone. |ejv| gmx| ijk| nqp| ocm| nxr| grb| eud| duu| ttu| ozs| tac| oxe| liz| vcs| kvp| pst| jsa| izf| vxp| fia| imd| xoz| ghx| hqj| xbo| kto| fdg| odq| urd| lsb| wdn| asr| pab| zok| nox| dju| kqy| gim| tqr| ywa| csn| hlv| gvw| fhi| ddg| rqp| skn| cal| enj|