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Seattle is home to the first revolving restaurant in the 48 contiguous United States (and the second revolving restaurant in the world). Located atop the Space Needle, at a height of 500 feet above sea level, the restaurant was opened in 1961.
Starbucks, the biggest coffee chain in the world was founded in Seattle.
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"Between 1890 and 1906, Seattle's Denny/Washington Hotel, advertised as "The Scenic Hotel of the West," straddled 3rd Avenue between Stewart and Virginia streets on the south summit of Denny Hill. (Denny Hill was subsequently flattened.) The Denny Hotel was conceived and begun in 1889 by a group of developers including Seattle founding father Arthur Denny (1822-1899). The Panic of 1893 halted the proceedings with interiors incomplete, and the turreted shell hung over Seattle for a decade. James A. Moore (1861-1929) bought it and it flourished as the Washington Hotel for one or two summers before the Denny Hill regrade regraded it out of existence..." www.historylink.org/File/2990){kind=small}
Denny / Washington Hotel, one of the fine buildings of Seattle, Washington
"Between 1890 and 1906, Seattle's Denny/ Washington Hotel, advertised as "The Scenic Hotel of the West," straddled 3rd Avenue between Stewart and Virginia streets on the south summit of Denny Hill. (Denny Hill was subsequently flattened.) The Denny Hotel was conceived and begun in 1889 by a group of developers including Seattle founding father Arthur Denny (1822-1899). The Panic of 1893 halted the proceedings with interiors incomplete, and the turreted shell hung over Seattle for a decade. James A. Moore (1861-1929) bought it and it flourished as the Washington Hotel for one or two summers before the Denny Hill regrade regraded it out of existence..." www.historylink.org/ File/ 2990
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Moran Bros. Ship Yards, 1907
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Administration Building, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle, Wash.
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Totem Pole and Pioneer Square, Seattle, Wash.
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Capitol Hill and Holy Names Academy, Seattle, Washington
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Seattle To-day and Yesterday (postmarked 1915)
To-day: The Grand Trunk Pacific and Colman Docks, the 42 story L.C. Smith Building in the Background
Yesterday: The Water Front in 1887
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Intersection at Fourth Avenue, Westlake Avenue and Pike Street
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The Joshua Green Building, Fourth and Pike
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1851 - November 13 - The Denny Party lands at Alki Point, the first settlers of what would become Seattle, Washington
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1856 - January 26 – First Battle of Seattle: Marines from the USS Decatur (1839) drive off American Indian attackers after an all day battle with settlers.
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January 6, 1880 - Seattle, WA, was in the midst of their worst snowstorm of record. Hundreds of barns were destroyed, and transportation was brought to a standstill, as the storm left the city buried under four feet of snow.
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1886 - February 9 - Pres Cleveland declares a state of emergency in Seattle because of anti-Chinese violence
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February 9, 1886
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February 9, 1886
1889 - THE FIRST CABLE ROAD ACCIDENT AT SEATTLE. A WOMAN THROWN OFF AND KILLED.
Seattle, W. A. May 12. - This afternoon at 5:30 o'clock a terrible accident occurred on the Front Street cable road on the corner of Pine and Second Streets. As dummy No. 2 came down the Second Street hill the brake refused to work.
The car obtained great momentum and in making the turn into Pine Street the passengers on the left side were thrown off.
Among them were MR. and MRS. WM. WAGNER of Chadwin, Neb. with two children. MRS. SOPHONIA WAGNER had her 2-year-old child PENNY in her lap, and when thrown off struck on her head and neck. She was picked up and carried to the Griffith house, but expired before reaching the house. Her oldest child ALMO, aged 5, received severe scalp wounds. The other child and the husband escaped uninjured.
Others injured are:
ED S. GILL, agent of the Grismer Davies Company, left ankle sprained.
DR. A. E. GRAY, face and head cut.
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Seattle, W. A. May 12. - This afternoon at 5:30 o'clock a terrible accident occurred on the Front Street cable road on the corner of Pine and Second Streets. As dummy No. 2 came down the Second Street hill the brake refused to work.
The car obtained great momentum and in making the turn into Pine Street the passengers on the left side were thrown off.
Among them were MR. and MRS. WM. WAGNER of Chadwin, Neb. with two children. MRS. SOPHONIA WAGNER had her 2-year-old child PENNY in her lap, and when thrown off struck on her head and neck. She was picked up and carried to the Griffith house, but expired before reaching the house. Her oldest child ALMO, aged 5, received severe scalp wounds. The other child and the husband escaped uninjured.
Others injured are:
ED S. GILL, agent of the Grismer Davies Company, left ankle sprained.
DR. A. E. GRAY, face and head cut.
The WAGNERS had just arrived in the city this morning to locate. The husband is prostrated by the... Read MORE...
1889 - THE SEATTLE FIRE. NEARLY ALL OF THE BUSINESS PORTION IN ASHES. SEATTLE IN ASHES.
Seattle, June 7. - The city is a scene of wreck and ruins. Yesterday afternoon the entire business portion of the city was burned to the ground, and, for the lack of a proper supply of water and assistance, the place has suffered a loss of nearly $10,000,000 worth of property.
The people have joined with the militia in protecting property from a gang of thieves. Relief committees are supplying coffee and food to the homeless at the Armory, and are furnishing beds as much as possible.
There are no serious casualties that are definitely known, but it is reported that several men were burned to death.
It is impossible to estimate the loss by the fire, but it will reach into the millions. The fire swept away five blocks, the most of which was the best part of the city, and covers all the banks, the best hotels and new brick buildings.
Among those houses which have been totally destroyed are:
LYMAN WOOD'S furniture store.
The Queen City bakery and candy store.
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Seattle, June 7. - The city is a scene of wreck and ruins. Yesterday afternoon the entire business portion of the city was burned to the ground, and, for the lack of a proper supply of water and assistance, the place has suffered a loss of nearly $10,000,000 worth of property.
The people have joined with the militia in protecting property from a gang of thieves. Relief committees are supplying coffee and food to the homeless at the Armory, and are furnishing beds as much as possible.
There are no serious casualties that are definitely known, but it is reported that several men were burned to death.
It is impossible to estimate the loss by the fire, but it will reach into the millions. The fire swept away five blocks, the most of which was the best part of the city, and covers all the banks, the best hotels and new brick buildings.
Among those houses which have been totally destroyed are:
LYMAN WOOD'S furniture store.
The Queen City bakery and candy store.
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1893 - Great Northern Railroad completed to Seattle
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1894 - MANY BURNED IN A HOTEL. NEARLY A SCORE OF DEAD IN THE RUINS AT SEATTLE.
Most of the Bodies So Charred as to be Unrecognizable-Thrilling Scenes as Guests, Awakened Shortly After Midnight, Leaped from the Windows -Pathetic Groups of Dead - List of Transient Guests, Some of Whom Perished.
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 27. - A fire which resulted in the death of at least sixteen persons and the injury of three more started in the West Street House, at Columbia and West Streets, at about 1 A. M. At 3 A. M. the fire was under control, and an investigation of the ruins was made.
Nearly all the dead were so badly burned as to be unrecognizable.
The Indentified Dead.
By shreds of clothing the following have been identified as among the dead:
ANDERSON, C. WILSON.
BOLTMAN, F. W.
HUFFMAN, Mrs. J. W., and two daughters.
McDONALD, ANGUS.
OTTESEN, ANDREW.
OTTESEN, Mrs. ANDREW.
SORBY, M. C.
WILSON, C.
The Injured.
The injured are as follows:
ANDERSON, C. B., hand burned, body badly bruised.
GLASS, D. B., leg broken and back injured.
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Most of the Bodies So Charred as to be Unrecognizable-Thrilling Scenes as Guests, Awakened Shortly After Midnight, Leaped from the Windows -Pathetic Groups of Dead - List of Transient Guests, Some of Whom Perished.
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 27. - A fire which resulted in the death of at least sixteen persons and the injury of three more started in the West Street House, at Columbia and West Streets, at about 1 A. M. At 3 A. M. the fire was under control, and an investigation of the ruins was made.
Nearly all the dead were so badly burned as to be unrecognizable.
The Indentified Dead.
By shreds of clothing the following have been identified as among the dead:
ANDERSON, C. WILSON.
BOLTMAN, F. W.
HUFFMAN, Mrs. J. W., and two daughters.
McDONALD, ANGUS.
OTTESEN, ANDREW.
OTTESEN, Mrs. ANDREW.
SORBY, M. C.
WILSON, C.
The Injured.
The injured are as follows:
ANDERSON, C. B., hand burned, body badly bruised.
GLASS, D. B., leg broken and back injured.
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1895 - Seattle
Seattle, se-attel, a city, capital of King co, Washington, is on the E. shore of Puget Sound, about 22 miles N.N.E. of Tacoma, and 47 miles N.E. of Olympia. The city is finely located, and its harbor, called Elliott Bay, 40 miles from the Strait of Juan de Fuca and 130 miles from the open Pacific, affords safe anchorage for the largest vessels. Lake Washington, about 20 miles in length and 2 miles in width, forms the eastern boundary of the city, and within its limits lies Lake Union. The transportation facilities of Seattle include the service of 4 railroads,—the Great Northern, the Northern Pacific, the Columbia & Puget Sound, and the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern. The city has almost 100 miles of electric and cable lines. It is the seat of Washington University (organized in 1872), and has also a custom-house, United States court, &c., 3 colleges, 1 academy, 1 seminary, 15 public and 7 denominational schools, about 60 churches, 20 banks, 4 daily and 16 weekly newspapers, a number... Read MORE...
Seattle, se-attel, a city, capital of King co, Washington, is on the E. shore of Puget Sound, about 22 miles N.N.E. of Tacoma, and 47 miles N.E. of Olympia. The city is finely located, and its harbor, called Elliott Bay, 40 miles from the Strait of Juan de Fuca and 130 miles from the open Pacific, affords safe anchorage for the largest vessels. Lake Washington, about 20 miles in length and 2 miles in width, forms the eastern boundary of the city, and within its limits lies Lake Union. The transportation facilities of Seattle include the service of 4 railroads,—the Great Northern, the Northern Pacific, the Columbia & Puget Sound, and the Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern. The city has almost 100 miles of electric and cable lines. It is the seat of Washington University (organized in 1872), and has also a custom-house, United States court, &c., 3 colleges, 1 academy, 1 seminary, 15 public and 7 denominational schools, about 60 churches, 20 banks, 4 daily and 16 weekly newspapers, a number... Read MORE...
1897-99 - Klondike Gold Rush; Seattle grows quickly as a jump-off point for people heading to the gold fields.
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1897 - July 17 – The Klondike Gold Rush begins when the first successful prospectors arrive in Seattle.
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1901 - January 5 – Typhoid fever breaks out in a Seattle jail, the first of two typhoid outbreaks in the USA during the year.
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January 5, 1901
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1903 - Iron Chink fish cleaning machine invented by Seattleite Edmund A. Smith.
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1904 - December 19 - Dawson City hockey team begins 9 day walk to get a boat to Seattle to catch a train to Ottawa to play in Stanley Cup on Jan 13 1905
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Seattle, se-at'tel, a city and subport of entry, capital of King Co., Wash., is on the E. shore of Puget Sound, 23 miles (direct) NNE. of Tacoma, on the Northern Pacific the Great Northern and the Columbia and Puget Sound Rs. It is beautifully located, its heights affording a magnificent view of the Olympic Mountains, the Cascade Range, and Mount Rainier. The harbor, called Elliott Bay, 40 miles from the Strait of Juan de Fuca, affords safe anchor age for the largest vessels. Lake Washington, to be connected by a navigable water-way with Puget Sound, about 20 miles in length and 2 1/ 2 miles in width, forms the eastern boundary of the city, and within its limits lie lakes Union and Green. Seattle has direct lines of steamers to the Orient (Honolulu, Japan, China, Philippines), and is the chief port of departure and outfitting for the Yukon region of Alaska and the gold-fields of northwestern Canada. It has important manufactures of lumber, flour, iron and steel, foundry products, beer, ... Read MORE...
Seattle, se-at'tel, a city and subport of entry, capital of King Co., Wash., is on the E. shore of Puget Sound, 23 miles (direct) NNE. of Tacoma, on the Northern Pacific the Great Northern and the Columbia and Puget Sound Rs. It is beautifully located, its heights affording a magnificent view of the Olympic Mountains, the Cascade Range, and Mount Rainier. The harbor, called Elliott Bay, 40 miles from the Strait of Juan de Fuca, affords safe anchor age for the largest vessels. Lake Washington, to be connected by a navigable water-way with Puget Sound, about 20 miles in length and 2 1/ 2 miles in width, forms the eastern boundary of the city, and within its limits lie lakes Union and Green. Seattle has direct lines of steamers to the Orient (Honolulu, Japan, China, Philippines), and is the chief port of departure and outfitting for the Yukon region of Alaska and the gold-fields of northwestern Canada. It has important manufactures of lumber, flour, iron and steel, foundry products, beer, ... Read MORE...
1907 - August 28 - United Parcel Service is founded by James E. Casey in Seattle, Washington
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August 28, 1907
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August 28, 1907
1909 - Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition held in Seattle to showcase the Northwest's setting and bounty of natural resources.
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1916 - July 15 – In Seattle, Washington, William Boeing incorporates Pacific Aero Products (later renamed Boeing).
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July 15, 1916
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1919 - Seattle general strike
February 6 – The Seattle General Strike begins in the United States, affecting over 65,000 workers.
February 11 - The Seattle General Strike ends when Federal troops are summoned by the State of Washington's Attorney General.
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February 6, 1919
February 6 – The Seattle General Strike begins in the United States, affecting over 65,000 workers.
February 11 - The Seattle General Strike ends when Federal troops are summoned by the State of Washington's Attorney General.
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February 6, 1919
1924 - September 28 – U.S. Army pilots John Harding and Erik Nelson complete the first round-the-world flight. It takes them 175 days and 74 stops before they finally returned to Seattle.
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September 28, 1924
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September 28, 1924
1937 - September 14 - The mercury soared to 92 degrees at Seattle, WA, a record for September.
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September 14, 1937
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September 14, 1937
1938 - December 29 - Construction on Lake Washington Floating Bridge, Seattle, begins
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July 2, 1940: Lake Washington Floating Bridge dedicated in Seattle, Washington
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1941 - Traffic Crash Fatal to Pair
Publisher of Seattle Suburban Weekly and Wife Die When Auto and Truck Collide
Seattle, Nov, 13. – (AP) – Mr. and Mrs. J. L. MANIRE, publishers of the Aurora Herald, suburban weekly, were killed today when their light sedan virtually was demolished in a collision with a sawdust truck.
Jack WILLIAMS, the truck driver, said the accident occurred during a driving rain, and could not be avoided. Neither he nor his companion, Ed LABADI, were hurt.
In another accident, Charles QUIETT, 65, apparently the victim of a hit-run driver, died at noon nine hours after he was found lying on a street near the south end of the Fremont bridge. He did not regain consciousness.
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The collision occurred on Aurera avenue, north of the city limits, when the coupe was entering the arterial highway, investigating officers said.
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Publisher of Seattle Suburban Weekly and Wife Die When Auto and Truck Collide
Seattle, Nov, 13. – (AP) – Mr. and Mrs. J. L. MANIRE, publishers of the Aurora Herald, suburban weekly, were killed today when their light sedan virtually was demolished in a collision with a sawdust truck.
Jack WILLIAMS, the truck driver, said the accident occurred during a driving rain, and could not be avoided. Neither he nor his companion, Ed LABADI, were hurt.
In another accident, Charles QUIETT, 65, apparently the victim of a hit-run driver, died at noon nine hours after he was found lying on a street near the south end of the Fremont bridge. He did not regain consciousness.
Former Oakville Publisher
The collision occurred on Aurera avenue, north of the city limits, when the coupe was entering the arterial highway, investigating officers said.
The MANIRES, who resided at Richmond Heights, moved there a year ago from Oakville, Grays Harbor county, where they also had published a weekly... Read MORE...
1948 - Washington's first TV station (KING-TV) begins broadcasting in Seattle.
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1961 - Seattle is home to the first revolving restaurant.
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1962 - April 21 - Seattle World's Fair (Century 21 Exposition) opens
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April 21, 1962
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April 21, 1962
1981 - October 7 - Seattle, WA, received four inches of rain in 24 hours, a record for the city.
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Is Seattle the wettest city in the U.S.?
No! In terms of number of rainy days per year, defined as more than 0.01 inches of rain in a day, Seattle comes in at number 6 with 149 days.
The winners are: Rochester, New York: 167 days with rain; Buffalo, New York: 167 days; Portland, Oregon: 164 days; Cleveland, Ohio: 155 days; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 151 days
If you look at precipitation (including snow), Seattle is nowhere near the top.
The winners are: New Orleans, Louisiana 62.7 inches; Miami, Florida, 61.9; Birmingham, Alabama, 53.7; Memphis, Tennessee, 53.7; Jacksonville, Florida, 52.4; Orlando, Florida, 50.7; New York, New York, 49.9; Houston, Texas, 49.8; Atlanta, Georgia, 49.7; Boston, Massachusetts, 47.4; Nashville, Tennessee, 47.3; Providence, Rhode Island, 47.2; Virginia Beach, Virginia, 46.5; Tampa, Florida, 46.3; Raleigh, North Carolina, 46.0; Hartford, Connecticut, 45.9; followed by many other places until you reach Seattle at 39.34 inches.
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No! In terms of number of rainy days per year, defined as more than 0.01 inches of rain in a day, Seattle comes in at number 6 with 149 days.
The winners are: Rochester, New York: 167 days with rain; Buffalo, New York: 167 days; Portland, Oregon: 164 days; Cleveland, Ohio: 155 days; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 151 days
If you look at precipitation (including snow), Seattle is nowhere near the top.
The winners are: New Orleans, Louisiana 62.7 inches; Miami, Florida, 61.9; Birmingham, Alabama, 53.7; Memphis, Tennessee, 53.7; Jacksonville, Florida, 52.4; Orlando, Florida, 50.7; New York, New York, 49.9; Houston, Texas, 49.8; Atlanta, Georgia, 49.7; Boston, Massachusetts, 47.4; Nashville, Tennessee, 47.3; Providence, Rhode Island, 47.2; Virginia Beach, Virginia, 46.5; Tampa, Florida, 46.3; Raleigh, North Carolina, 46.0; Hartford, Connecticut, 45.9; followed by many other places until you reach Seattle at 39.34 inches.
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2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Seattle:
1. Space Needle: You can't visit Seattle without checking out the iconic Space Needle. Take an elevator ride to the top for panoramic views of the city, the Puget Sound, and the surrounding mountains. There's also a rotating restaurant at the top for a unique dining experience.
2. Pike Place Market: This historic market is a must-visit. It's known for its fresh seafood, local produce, unique shops, and the famous fish-throwing vendors. Don't forget to take a picture with the bronze piggy bank, Rachel, for good luck.
3. Seattle Waterfront: Stroll along the picturesque waterfront and enjoy views of Elliott Bay, ferries, and the Olympic Mountains. You can also visit attractions like the Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel.
4. Chihuly Garden and Glass: This stunning exhibit showcases the breathtaking glass art of Dale Chihuly. You'll be mesmerized by the vibrant and intricate glass sculptures in both indoor and outdoor settings.
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1. Space Needle: You can't visit Seattle without checking out the iconic Space Needle. Take an elevator ride to the top for panoramic views of the city, the Puget Sound, and the surrounding mountains. There's also a rotating restaurant at the top for a unique dining experience.
2. Pike Place Market: This historic market is a must-visit. It's known for its fresh seafood, local produce, unique shops, and the famous fish-throwing vendors. Don't forget to take a picture with the bronze piggy bank, Rachel, for good luck.
3. Seattle Waterfront: Stroll along the picturesque waterfront and enjoy views of Elliott Bay, ferries, and the Olympic Mountains. You can also visit attractions like the Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel.
4. Chihuly Garden and Glass: This stunning exhibit showcases the breathtaking glass art of Dale Chihuly. You'll be mesmerized by the vibrant and intricate glass sculptures in both indoor and outdoor settings.
5. Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP): If you're a... Read MORE...
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Ancestors Who Were Born or Died in Seattle, Washington, USA
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Elizabeth FARROW (3 March 1825, , England (United Kingdom) - 25 November 1908, Seattle, Washington, USA)
John C. MCCLELLAND (15 September 1830, , Pennsylvania, USA - 14 December 1908, Seattle, Washington, USA)Aurelia D HUDSON (8 January 1837, Cayuga County, New York, USA - 22 December 1907, Seattle, Washington, USA)Sarah A. ROBINSON (1837, , Virginia, USA - 3 December 1908, Seattle, Washington, USA)William F. SHUTER (14 May 1838, - 11 December 1908, Seattle, Washington, USA)Hannah S. SMITH (17 September 1839, , New York, USA - 13 December 1908, Seattle, Washington, USA)Frederick BAYER (January 1840, Danville, Broome, New York, USA - 8 December 1908, Seattle, Washington, USA)Edgar Ketchum BETTS (22 June 1842, , Connecticut, USA - 15 November 1908, Seattle, Washington, USA)William Wesley COSPER (8 January 1842, , Ohio, USA - 30 November 1908, Seattle, Washington, USA)Ancestors Who Were Married in Seattle, Washington, USA
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Samuel Ashford MARSH (27 August 1873 - 7 April 1915) and Mary W EMMIRSON (October 1875 - 18 October 1958) married 2 June 1894Joseph PATRICK (5 April 1876 - May 1971) and Mary Sophia MALLINEN (6 March 1887 - 3 December 1957) married 6 April 1905Henry Martinus PETERSEN (16 March 1885 - 6 March 1978) and Anna LARSON (18 March 1886 - 11 February 1948) married 3 August 1907
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