Pier 52 was historically known as Colman Dock . The original Colman Dock was built by Scottish engineer James Colman in 1882 . It burned with most of the rest of the city in the Great Seattle Fire of 1889 , but was quickly rebuilt . In 1908 , Colman extended the dock to a total length of and added a domed waiting room and a clocktower
Great Seattle Fire
Great Seattle Fire
Colman Dock