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⏳ Flashing wayyyy back

Seattle Decades: the 1910s
A photo estimated between 1910-1920 of what Seattle's Pioneer Square used to look like.
Streets around Pioneer Square were bustling during the second decade of the 20th century. | Photo via Seattle Municipal Archives, No. 205619
Since our incorporation in the 19th century, Seattle has changed quite a bit. And with each year in our city’s history comes cool inventions, major cultural moments, and large developments.

In this new ongoing series, we’re turning back the clock and looking at Seattle through the decades — starting way back in the 1910s.

Population: 237,194
Mayors: Hiram C. Gill (1910–1911 + 1914-1918), George W. Dilling (1911–1912), George F. Cotterill (1912–1914), Ole Hanson (1918–1919), C.B. Fitzgerald (1919-1920)

1910 — Welcome, Georgetown. The area that used to be its own city is incorporated into Seattle.

1911 — After a short tenure, Mayor Gill is recalled after facing accusations of corruption. Newly enfranchised women lead the charge.

1912 — King County voters give the green light on a minimum wage of $2.75 and for harbor-improvement plans developed by the new Port of Seattle.

1913 — The Leschi, the first car ferry in Western Washington, makes its inaugural trip across Lake Washington. 4,000 folks show up to witness the voyage.

Smith Tower's construction in 1912 showing the surrounding streets and partially finished building.

This is what construction of the Smith Tower looked like in 1912.

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Photo via Seattle Municipal Archives, No. 11924

1914 — The Smith Tower opens, becoming the tallest skyscraper in the West at the time of its unveiling.

1915 — Pike Place Market grows to 150 farmers per day after building its arcade and larger vendor stalls following its 1907 opening.

1916 — A lumber entrepreneur named William Boeing incorporates his fledgling airplane manufacturing business. You may have heard of it.

1917 — The Seattle Metropolitans win the Stanley Cup. The team would continue to play until 1924 when it was disbanded.

1918 — Mask mandates and ban on public gatherings take place during a Spanish flu outbreak.

1919 — A general strike begins in Seattle when 60,000 workers stay home, shutting down the entire city for six days.

Did you enjoy this decade roundup? Let us know what other time periods you’d like us to explore next in Seattle’s history.
Asked

What was the name of Boeing’s first plane that took flight in 1916?
A. The Model X
B. B&W Seaplane
C. 701
D. Boeing Puddlejumper
Take a guess
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Events
Monday, Dec. 11
  • Fleurs de Villes | Monday, Dec. 11-Sunday, Dec. 17 | 10 a.m. | Pacific Place, 600 Pine St., Seattle | Free | The eye-popping floral exhibit features 17 installations using plants from local shops — vote on your fave for a chance to win $250.
  • X | Monday, Dec. 11 | 8 p.m. | Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St., Seattle | $40 | No, this is not the platform formerly known as Twitter — it’s the iconic punk band from the late 70s on their annual holiday tour.
Tuesday, Dec. 12
  • Merry Movie Matinees: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 12-2 p.m. | City Hall Park, 450 Third Ave., Seattle | Free | Enjoy the Griswold-ian antics with free coffee and cocoa provided.
  • Popcorn + Wine Pairing | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Reds Wine Bar, 321 Ramsay Way, Kent | $25 | Butter get yourself over to this event sure to delight the taste buds.
  • Seattle Theatre Lives! | Tuesday, Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle | $5-$20 | Join a panel discussion of the local dramatic landscape with artistic directors from the ACT Theatre, Taproot Theatre, and Seattle Rep.
Wednesday, Dec. 13
  • Fine Arts for Young Children | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Family First Community Center, 16200 116th Ave. SE, Renton | $15 | Kids can learn learn basic art skills like composition and color theory — supplies are included and there’s a quiet room.
  • A Very Sinatra Christmas Special | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | Times vary | Olympic Rooftop Pavilion, 5214 Ballard Ave. NW, Seattle | $35 | Hear a catalog of seasonal tunes dedicated to “Old Blue Eyes” and enjoy stellar views.
Thursday, Dec. 14
Friday, Dec. 15
  • Native Arts Market | Friday, Dec. 15 | 4-7 p.m. | Daybreak Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle | Free | Shop from local Native creators and artisans and score gifts like drums, carved items, jewelry, and more.
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Shop

Add to cart is the best part 🎁
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Jingle bells might be ringing, but the clock is also ticking to snag one (or all) of our best-selling items from our online shop Six & Main.

So, what products are flying off of our virtual shelves? Take a look for yourself…
  1. The Savvy Oak Dough Bowl Candle is unique and smells amazing.
  2. Holiday parties just got better with the savory Appalachian Trail Mix.
  3. Glassware featuring our city’s skyline is a festive way to toast to the holidays.
  4. Celebrate the city and state we all love with artwork great for any home or office.
  5. Perfectly curated gift sets are excellent go-to presents for the holidays.
Don’t leave these items in your cart for too long — order by noon on Friday, Dec. 15 for delivery by Monday, December 25.
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • Seattle Parks and Recreation has canceled plans to build a playground at Denny Blaine Park, a nude-friendly beach that’s historically been a popular spot for the LGBTQ+ community. More than 9,000 people signed an online petition opposing the privately-funded project. (Seattle Times)
Sports
  • The UW men’s basketball team defeated No. 7-ranked Gonzaga on Saturday night in Seattle, 78-73. This was the first time the Huskies had beaten the Bulldogs since 2006 and improves their chances for an NCAA Tournament bid next spring. (Dawg Pound)
Biz
  • Locally founded online shopping giant Zulily is closing its Seattle headquarters, according to the company’s internal communications. The closure is planned for February and will result in 292 Seattle layoffs. Zulily will also close warehouses in McCarran, NV and Lockbourne, OH. (GeekWire)
Film
  • Did you feel that buzz? George Clooney swung by SIFF Cinema Downtown for a preview of his forthcoming movie “The Boys in the Boat” about the 1936 UW rowing team. Clooney directed the film based on Daniel James Brown’s narrative nonfiction book — it’ll hit theaters Dec. 25. (Seattle Times)
Arts
  • Pop and lock it in. Lords of the Floor, the historic break dancing competition that took place in Seattle 23 years ago, is coming back. WaMu Theater will host the revival on April 6, uniting elite dancers from around the world and 2024 Paris Olympic contenders — yes, it’s a sport now.
Stat
  • 144% — that’s the increase in weekday biking on West Marginal Way SW since the Seattle Department of Transportation installed a protected bike lane in May. There’s also been a 53% increase in weekend biking and a more than 90% increase in people walking along that West Seattle corridor.
Open
  • Double the fun, the Alpine Diner & Bar and Big Mario’s Pizza opened in the same White Center building recently. Look for all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the lodge-like space at 9625 16th Ave. SW. The vintage back bar also has cocktails on tap, a VHS collection, and pull tab games coming soon.
Travel
  • Wanna plan a trip to Taiwan? Delta plans to add daily nonstop flights to the capital city of Taipei from Sea-Tac Airport beginning in June 2024. Currently, only Taiwanese airline EVA Air offers daily nonstop service to Taipei from Sea-Tac — though flights to Asia-Pacific destinations have been increasing of late from the hub. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Outdoors
  • The Geminids meteor shower is predicted to peak on Wednesday, Dec. 13 + Thursday, Dec. 14. According to NASA, this dazzling annual shower is considered “one of the best and most reliable.” Read up on where and when to catch the cosmic light show, if it’s not too cloudy. (NASA)
Edu
  • For the second year in a row, the Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) received a gold medal rating from a national organization. CityHealth and the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University presented the award, which recognizes high quality and accessible pre-K programming.
Seasonal
  • You’ve made your list and checked it twice — now it’s time to knock out holiday shopping. Attend a Seattle Restored event to find unique gifts, and feel great knowing that your dollars are directly supporting local makers. Bookmark this page — and stay up to date as more holiday specials + events are announced.*
 
Eat + Drink

🍻 Hot Seattle happy hours

Seattle happy hour deals to quench your thirst
Tuna hand roll next to a katsu sandwich and a bottle of Sapporo
Sugo pairs its discounted Japanese bites with beer and sake. | Photo via Sugo
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Seattle.

Here are newer ones on our radar.

Sugo | Daily, 3-6 p.m. | The sushi spot at Pike Place and Kirkland Urban now offers $4 hand rolls, plus beer + sake options for $5.

WeRo | Daily, 5-6 p.m. | Sample wings + roasted potatoes at Ballard’s hot Korean spot while sipping on $5 draft beers or any cocktail for $2 off.

Rough & Tumble Pub | Daily, 4-6 p.m. + 9 p.m.-close | The lively bar that focuses on women’s sports offers a $9 menu that includes pitchers of Rainier and snacks like the Billy Jean Wings.

Neb Wine Bar | Daily, 5-6 p.m. | Tom Douglas’ new Belltown joint has an apertivo hour with bites like pistachio mortadella for $4 and light drinks like a Japanese rice wine vermouth for $6.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Can we talk about how cool it is that Seahawks star DK Metcalf made a point to learn American Sign Language? He said he sometimes uses it to talk trash — which is next level — but it’s mainly to expand his fluency. Way to go, DK.
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