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. Seattle has on several occasions been sent into severe decline, but has typically used those periods to successfully ...

2025年1月27日 · The early modern history of the Seattle area, like that of the Northwest generally, is closely connected with expeditionary efforts to find the Northwest Passage and the subsequent development of the overseas trade with North Asia.

Brief 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.

3 天之前 · Seattle, chief city of the state of Washington, U.S., seat (1853) of King county, the largest metropolis of the Pacific Northwest, and one of the largest and most affluent urban centers in the United States.

The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Seattle, Washington, USA. Native Americans explore and settle throughout the Puget Sound region which includes the Seattle area. [1] September 14: The Collins Party led by Luther Collins finds a settlement in present-day Georgetown. Scouts from the Denny Party arrive at Alki shortly after.

2021年3月14日 · Early Seattle. The great city of Seattle was founded in 1851. At first, Seattle was very small but the little settlement was incorporated in 1869. However, in 1870 Seattle only had a population of a little over 1,000. Nevertheless, the population of Seattle grew …

2025年1月6日 · Delve into the captivating history of Seattle, Washington, a city that has evolved from a small settlement to a thriving metropolis. Explore the indigenous roots, pioneering spirit, and economic booms that shaped Seattle's past, and discover how it became a global hub for innovation, technology, and cultural vibrancy.

1998年8月31日 · 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.

They soon changed the name to Seattle, after the local Indian Chief Sealth, and moved it to its present location on the deep waters of Elliott Bay. British Royal Navy Captain George Vancouver had explored Puget Sound more than a half century earlier when he sailed to its farthest reaches aboard the sloop H.M.S. Discovery.

Seattle (/ s i ˈ æ t əl / ⓘ See-AT-uhl) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and in the Pacific Northwest region of North America.With a population of 755,078 in 2023, [3] it is the 18th-most populous city in the United States. The city is the county seat of King County, the most populous county in Washington. The Seattle metropolitan area's population is 4.02 million ...