The area was originally inhabited by the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes. The city of Seattle was officially founded in 1851 by the Denny Party, a group of settlers who arrived from Illinois and named the settlement after the chief of the Suquamish tribe, Chief Seattle.
In the early days, the city's economy was largely based on trade and shipping, with the Puget Sound serving as a major transportation route for goods and people. Seattle quickly developed into a major transportation hub, with the completion of the transcontinental railroad and the building of the first ship canal in the country.
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, Seattle continued to grow and diversify, with the construction of new buildings, infrastructure and industry. The city became a major center for the timber, mining and manufacturing. After the WWII Seattle became known as a major center for technology, aerospace industry and software development.
In recent years, Seattle has been working on redevelopment and revitalization, with a focus on tourism, cultural and art scene, and other initiatives to attract business and residents. The city also has a strong healthcare and education industry. Seattle is also known for its environmental and sustainability efforts, as well as its diverse food and drink scene, and its nickname "The Emerald City" due to the lush greenery in the area.
A historical image of Seattle
In the early days, the city's economy was largely based on trade and shipping, with the Puget Sound serving as a major transportation route for goods and people. Seattle quickly developed into a major transportation hub, with the completion of the transcontinental railroad and the building of the first ship canal in the country.
During the late 19th century and early 20th century, Seattle continued to grow and diversify, with the construction of new buildings, infrastructure and industry. The city became a major center for the timber, mining and manufacturing. After the WWII Seattle became known as a major center for technology, aerospace industry and software development.
In recent years, Seattle has been working on redevelopment and revitalization, with a focus on tourism, cultural and art scene, and other initiatives to attract business and residents. The city also has a strong healthcare and education industry. Seattle is also known for its environmental and sustainability efforts, as well as its diverse food and drink scene, and its nickname "The Emerald City" due to the lush greenery in the area.
A historical image of Seattle