VIDEO: ‘Seattle Southside Scenes’ story on historical past of Grandview Canine Park premieres at pop-up occasion

The Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) premiered their latest Seattle Southside Scenes video about the historic former Nike missile site at Grandview Dog Park in SeaTac on Tuesday evening (June 15, 2021).

The Scenes campaign presents the region’s art, history and culture in a documentary series that uncover the fascinating stories of iconic landmarks, hidden gems and the people behind them.

The new video – produced and presented by local historian / filmmaker Steve Edmiston – highlights the story of one of the Nike missile sites developed in the Puget Sound region in response to potential threats during the Cold War. With the ability to specifically fire missiles at enemy bombers that escaped interceptor squadrons, the site was once considered the final defense against nuclear disaster. Today the grounds have been transformed into a quaint place where you can take your dog with you to burn off some energy.

The video was revealed with a surprise pop-up event on the Quarterdeck in Des Moines with Edmiston – check out an edited version of what The B-Town Blog streamed live on Facebook:

The last event on the quarterdeck before regular operations were disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic was a presentation on Edmiston’s Nike Missile Site S43, so it was fitting that he featured at that event.

“We’re excited to share another fascinating story about the unique history of the Seattle Southside area,” said Ashley Comar, vice president of marketing and communications for the Seattle Southside RTA, at the event. “Sharing the stories of these places shows what makes our area so special.”

To see this video and other Seattle Southside Scenes like the Big Catch Statue in Des Moines and Duwamish Gardens in Tukwila, visit SeattleSouthside.com/scenes.

The Grandview Dog Park location will be added to the other locations already included in the Scenes Trail – a free, easy-to-use experience downloadable for mobile devices at SeattleSouthside.com/Scenes. As they walk along the trail, individuals can learn little-known facts about each location and connect with stories behind them. Anyone who visits any location on the Scenes Trail within one year of registering will receive a pair of Scenes socks.

Via the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority
The Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) is the official destination marketing organization for Seattle Southside, including the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines. The organization is responsible for competitively marketing the area as the ideal destination for leisure and business travelers looking to explore western Washington, and as the idyllic place for meeting and event planners to host their events. The Seattle Southside RTA is funded by a self-assessed hotel fund and supported by an accommodation tax from the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila and Des Moines. For more information, please visit www.seattlesouthside.com or call 206-575-2489.