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Soundside is revisiting a few of our favorite stories this holiday week, and today, we’re taking an architectural tour of Seattle. 

First stop, the backstory behind Capitol Hill’s iconic Volunteer Park Reservoir – which isn’t just a pretty pool, but an emergency stopgap. 

Then, the often-overlooked story of legendary architect Minoru Yamasaki as told by his granddaughter, Katie Yamasaki, author of "Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American Journey."

And finally, we’ll visit a Seattle secret garden and fall in love with the backstory that made it possible. 

Guests:
Jennifer Ott, chair of the Volunteer Park Trust
Alex Chen, director of drinking water at Seattle Public Utilities
Katie Yamasaki, author of "Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American Journey."
Ben Streissguth, caretaker of Streissguth Garden

Relevant Links: 
KUOW: Why is there a reservoir in Volunteer Park?
KUOW: Serenity, surprise, and delight: sharing the legacy of architect Minoru Yamasaki
KUOW: The love story that grew Seattle's 'secret garden'

Soundside is revisiting a few of our favorite stories this holiday week, and today, we’re taking an architectural tour of Seattle. 
First stop, the backstory behind Capitol Hill’s iconic Volunteer Park Reservoir – which isn’t just a pretty pool, but an emergency stopgap. 
Then, the often-overlooked story of legendary architect Minoru Yamasaki as told by his granddaughter, Katie Yamasaki, author of "Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American Journey."
And finally, we’ll visit a Seattle secret garden and fall in love with the backstory that made it possible. 
Guests:
<ul>
<li>Jennifer Ott, chair of the Volunteer Park Trust</li>
<li>Alex Chen, director of drinking water at Seattle Public Utilities</li>
<li>Katie Yamasaki, author of "Shapes, Lines, and Light: My Grandfather's American Journey."</li>
<li>Ben Streissguth, caretaker of Streissguth Garden</li>
</ul>
Relevant Links: 
<ul>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/why-is-there-a-reservoir-in-volunteer-park">Why is there a reservoir in Volunteer Park?</a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/serenity-surprise-delight-the-legacy-of-architect-minoru-yamasaki">Serenity, surprise, and delight: sharing the legacy of architect Minoru Yamasaki</a></li>
<li>KUOW: <a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-love-story-that-grew-seattle-s-secret-garden">The love story that grew Seattle's 'secret garden'</a></li>
</ul>

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