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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAO_first-avenue_Seattle-WA.html
A main north-south artery of Seattle, stretching north from the original Pioneer Square business district, First Avenue was lined with offices, leading hotels, banks and even a few residences. Until the mid-20th century, the street was also home t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAN_john-harte-mcgraw_Seattle-WA.html
[fFront]This commemorates the services of an energetic and wise leader in many enterprises undertaken for the general welfare especially the project for connecting Lake Washington with tide water by a ship canal
[Right side]Governor of theState…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAM_the-first-commercial-monorail-in-the-united-states_Seattle-WA.html
In commemorationof service and honorto the Seattle World's FairApril 21 - October 21 1962and the City of Seattle
Placed in tribute this 19th dayof October 1962 at the site ofthe Northern Termius of the first commercial Monorail in America
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWAL_chief-seattle_Seattle-WA.html
[Right side of the monument]Kitsap sights Vancouver's vessel 1792 - First vessel on Puget Sound
[Left side of the monument]SeattleChief of the SuquamishA firm friend of the whitesFor him the city of Seattlewas named by its founders
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIM4_ballard-avenue-landmark-district-historic-marker-project_Seattle-WA.html
The Ballard Avenue Landmark District holds a significant place in Seattle history. The uniquely-preserved state of Ballard Avenue provides visitors with a window into the heyday of Ballard's industrial and commercial era.
The City of Ballard wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIHN_ballard-avenue-historic-district-ballard-city-hall-bell_Seattle-WA.html
Multiple markers on and near the Ballard Centennial Bell identify the Ballard Avenue Historic District.Marker 1:Be it remembered that at this place on the eleventh day of April, Nineteen Hundred and Seventy Six, the Ballard Avenue Landmark Distric…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIHK_mural-at-bergen-place_Seattle-WA.html
The Ballard Historical Society and the Seattle-Bergen Sister City Association joined together to create this mural in 1995 to commemorate our community's rich and prosperous history, and to celebrate our economic and cultural ties to other nations…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI2D_1890-seattle-fire-department-bell_Seattle-WA.html
This bell is the remaining symbol of the leap made by city leaders to establish and equip a professional firefighting force after the Great Seattle Fire of June 6, 1889. On that day, the young metropolis of Seattle was devastated by flames in spit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHW7_chinese-american-soldiers-memorial_Seattle-WA.html
Dedicated to American Soldiers of Chinese Ancestry in Seattle and vicinity who died in the service of their country during World War II, 1941 - 1945[Translation in Chinese calligraphy]Yeu LouieLee Hong ChewBak Hong ChinJohn ChinnBing Poy WongHenry…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEWZ_martin-luther-king-jr-memorial-park_Seattle-WA.html
This park honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. was inspired by Dr. King's last speech entitled "I've Been to the Mountaintop." He delivered the speech in Memphis, Tennessee the night before he was assassinated. He was there in support of striking sani…