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First Hill
Things to do while you're here
If you're visiting, check out these spots:

- Frye Art Museum reopened in February after a $12 million, two-year makeover that has dazzled First Hill residents and art critics. The museum's cafe also is popular for those who have an appetite for food and art. Free admission. Terry Avenue and Cherry Street. Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (until 9 p.m. Thursdays); Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Info: (206) 622-9250.
- Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola on the Seattle University campus is well worth visiting for its striking simplicity and elegant, warm tones. Its irregular angles are quieted outside by a reflecting pond that offers comforting benches for self-reflection. Enter the main campus from 12th Avenue, near the intersection of Broadway and Madison Street.
- "The First Hill Exhibit: Seattle Boom Years" is a delightful, free display of historic photographs, text and even antique medical instruments on view at Swedish Medical Center's lobby. It traces the early days when Swedish opened in 1910 in a remodeled apartment building on First Hill with 24 beds. Enter the lobby at 747 Broadway. (See this week's Album for samples.)
- Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist is up for sale and its future as a Seattle landmark uncertain. The main church, designed to reflect second-century Roman architecture, was built in 1922 and is for sale for $1.6 million. The main sanctuary seats 1,200. Some First Hill residents advise visitors to take pictures now. At the corner of Seneca Street and Eighth Avenue.
- Honeychurch Antiques Ltd. offers an eye-pleasing array of Asian antiques, including furniture and sculpture, for those with taste and money. 1008 James St. For hours, call (206) 622-1225.
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