History of Seattle - Wikipedia
WEB1900–1940. Since 1940. Timeline. v. t. e. This is the main article of a series that covers the history of Seattle, Washington, a city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America . Seattle is a major port city that has a history of boom and bust.
Brief History of Seattle - CityArchives | seattle.gov
WEBBrief History of Seattle. Seattle lies on a narrow strip of land between the salt waters of Puget Sound and the fresh waters of Lake Washington. Beyond the waters lie two rugged mountain ranges, the Olympics to the west and the Cascades to the east.
Seattle | Geography, History, Map, & Points of Interest
WEB2 days ago · The city was settled on November 13, 1851, at what is now West Seattle. It was relocated the following year to a site across Elliott Bay near a Duwamish Indian village. It owes its name to the Native American leader Seattle, chief of the Duwamish, Suquamish, and other tribes of the Puget Sound area.
Timeline of Seattle - Wikipedia
WEBThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Seattle, Washington, USA. Before the 19th century. Native Americans explore and settle throughout the Puget Sound region which includes the Seattle area. [1] 19th century. 1851. September 14: The Collins Party led by Luther Collins finds a settlement in present-day Georgetown.
Seattle - Native American, Industrialization, Growth | Britannica
WEBThe city’s population rose from 3,533 in 1880 to 80,671 in 1900. The waterfront served as the main supply depot for the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s, and it quickly emerged as one of North America’s preeminent seaports, with more than 50 miles (80 km) of wharves.
Seattle -- A Brief History of Its Founding - HistoryLink.org
WEBAug 31, 1998 · Share. Tweet. Seattle was founded by members of the Denny party, most of whom arrived at Alki Beach on November 13, 1851, and then, in April 1852, relocated to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay. With the filing of the first plats on May 23, 1853, the "Town of Seattle" became official.
10 key events that shaped Seattle history | The Seattle Times
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · To celebrate the 25th anniversary of HistoryLink, the go-to digital site about Washington's past, we asked historians for 10 events that shaped the Seattle area.
Seattle -- Thumbnail History - HistoryLink.org
WEBSep 26, 2006 · Seattle's modern history began on the rain-soaked morning of November 13, 1851, when a bedraggled group of settlers rowed ashore from the schooner Exact and set foot on today's Alki Beach. Most of the party of two dozen men, women, and children had been led by Arthur Denny over the Oregon Trail from Illinois to Portland, Oregon.
Museum of History and Industry — MOHAI
WEB2 days ago · Explore Seattle's story from wilderness to world city, surrounded by the city's most iconic artifacts. Visit MOHAI on the shores of Lake Union and discover the ingredients for the Emerald City's culture of creativity.
Seattle - Wikipedia
WEBSeattle (/ s i ˈ æ t əl / ⓘ see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With a 2022 population of 749,256 it is the most populous city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America, and the 18th-most populous city in the United States.
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