We’re looking at you, October 22 — on this day in Seattle history, locals were laying the groundwork for inventions, public institutions, and one of America’s most iconic rock bands.
Let’s go back in time...
Oct. 22, 1914 — Seattle commercial artists and sign painters Ross George + William Gordon file a patent application for their uniquely designed lettering pen. The invention implements various nib shapes and sizes, allowing artists to better customize line width with merely a twist of the pen. Their patent will be granted in 1916.
Oct. 22, 1990 — A rag-tag group of veteran Seattle rock musicians gear up for a debut performance at Off Ramp Cafe in West Seattle (where The Good Society Brewery stands today). A few months after hitting the stage as “Mookie Blaylock,” the band undergoes a rebrand... ever heard of Pearl Jam?
Oct. 22, 2005 — Seattle Public Library finally reopens its Lake City Branch after a ~$3 million expansion project. Part of “Libraries for All,” the project remodeled the library with an additional 6,000 sqft and 15,000 books + other media materials.
