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#OnThisDay in 1914, Beacon Hill residents celebrated as Seattle's last pesthouse was destroyed. www.historylink.org/File/2157
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#OnThisDay in 1914, Beacon Hill residents celebrated as Seattle's last pesthouse was destroyed. www.historylink.org/File/2157
#OnThisDay in 1906, a massive flood changed the course of the White River and submerged South King County. historylink.org/File/3585
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
#OnThisDay in 1906, a massive flood changed the course of the White River and submerged South King County. historylink.org/File/3585
#OnThisDay in 1879, the Washington Territorial Legislature incorporated Goldendale. historylink.org/File/11053
November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
#OnThisDay in 1879, the Washington Territorial Legislature incorporated Goldendale. historylink.org/File/11053
#OnThisDay in 1879, the first bicycle in Washington Territory arrived in Seattle aboard a steamer from San Francisco. historylink.org/File/250
November 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1879, the first bicycle in Washington Territory arrived in Seattle aboard a steamer from San Francisco. historylink.org/File/250
We joined Bluesky one year ago today. It's been such an enjoyable experience here and we truly appreciate the response we've seen from all of our followers. Keep liking and sharing any of our posts that interest you!
November 13, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We joined Bluesky one year ago today. It's been such an enjoyable experience here and we truly appreciate the response we've seen from all of our followers. Keep liking and sharing any of our posts that interest you!
#OnThisDay in 2007, Seattle got a Major League Soccer franchise that eventually resulted in Sounders FC. historylink.org/File/11031 @soundersfc.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#OnThisDay in 2007, Seattle got a Major League Soccer franchise that eventually resulted in Sounders FC. historylink.org/File/11031 @soundersfc.com
#OnThisDay in 1998, Congress funded the Northwest Straits Initiative to protect and restore marine ecosystems. historylink.org/File/22838
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#OnThisDay in 1998, Congress funded the Northwest Straits Initiative to protect and restore marine ecosystems. historylink.org/File/22838
#OnThisDay in 1963, the Seattle Repertory Theatre debuted with King Lear in the Seattle Playhouse. historylink.org/File/9211
November 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#OnThisDay in 1963, the Seattle Repertory Theatre debuted with King Lear in the Seattle Playhouse. historylink.org/File/9211
#OnThisDay in 1951, Seattle began its year-long centennial celebration. historylink.org/File/3632
November 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#OnThisDay in 1951, Seattle began its year-long centennial celebration. historylink.org/File/3632
#OnThisDay in 1951, Murray Morgan published Skid Road. historylink.org/File/3484
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
#OnThisDay in 1951, Murray Morgan published Skid Road. historylink.org/File/3484
#OnThisDay in 1926, the first air regatta in the Pacific Northwest was held at Sand Point. historylink.org/File/2243
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#OnThisDay in 1926, the first air regatta in the Pacific Northwest was held at Sand Point. historylink.org/File/2243
#OnThisDay in 1905, the Alki Point monument was dedicated. historylink.org/File/3917
November 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
#OnThisDay in 1905, the Alki Point monument was dedicated. historylink.org/File/3917
#OnThisDay in 1851, the Denny party landed at Alki Point. Members of the group later founded Seattle. historylink.org/File/5392
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1851, the Denny party landed at Alki Point. Members of the group later founded Seattle. historylink.org/File/5392
#OnThisDay in 1958, demolition of buildings began on the Century 21 Exposition/Seattle World's Fair site. historylink.org/File/10013
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#OnThisDay in 1958, demolition of buildings began on the Century 21 Exposition/Seattle World's Fair site. historylink.org/File/10013
#OnThisDay in 1950, Zoe Dusanne opened Seattle's first professional modern-art gallery. historylink.org/File/3863
November 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#OnThisDay in 1950, Zoe Dusanne opened Seattle's first professional modern-art gallery. historylink.org/File/3863
100 years ago today, Bartell Drugs declined a buyout offer from the Louis Liggett Company. historylink.org/File/9936
November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM
100 years ago today, Bartell Drugs declined a buyout offer from the Louis Liggett Company. historylink.org/File/9936
#OnThisDay in 1894, the Everett Woman's Book Club petitioned the City of Everett for a free public library. historylink.org/File/7377
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#OnThisDay in 1894, the Everett Woman's Book Club petitioned the City of Everett for a free public library. historylink.org/File/7377
150 years ago today, the Territorial legislature incorporated Tacoma. historylink.org/File/11064
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
150 years ago today, the Territorial legislature incorporated Tacoma. historylink.org/File/11064
#OnThisDay in 1836, the Beaver, the first steamship on Puget Sound, arrived at Fort Nisqually. historylink.org/File/20976
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 1836, the Beaver, the first steamship on Puget Sound, arrived at Fort Nisqually. historylink.org/File/20976
#OnThisDay in 1998, Seattle's "Doughboy" statue was moved to Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery. historylink.org/File/3294
November 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
#OnThisDay in 1998, Seattle's "Doughboy" statue was moved to Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery. historylink.org/File/3294
#OnThisDay in 1965, Auburn held its inaugural Veterans Day parade. historylink.org/File/21147
November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#OnThisDay in 1965, Auburn held its inaugural Veterans Day parade. historylink.org/File/21147
#OnThisDay in 1957, a giant sinkhole opened up in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood. historylink.org/File/3138
November 11, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#OnThisDay in 1957, a giant sinkhole opened up in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood. historylink.org/File/3138
#OnThisDay in 1924, The Sentinel, a memorial statue to four American Legionnaires by sculptor Alonzo Victor Lewis, was dedicated in Centralia. historylink.org/File/20975
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#OnThisDay in 1924, The Sentinel, a memorial statue to four American Legionnaires by sculptor Alonzo Victor Lewis, was dedicated in Centralia. historylink.org/File/20975
#OnThis Day in 1919, the Centralia Tragedy -- also known as the Centralia Massacre -- took place when the city's first Armistice Day parade erupted into a bloody altercation between members of the American Legion and the Industrial Workers of the World. historylink.org/File/5605
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
#OnThis Day in 1919, the Centralia Tragedy -- also known as the Centralia Massacre -- took place when the city's first Armistice Day parade erupted into a bloody altercation between members of the American Legion and the Industrial Workers of the World. historylink.org/File/5605
#OnThisDay in 1918, Seattle celebrated the end of World War I with a big parade. historylink.org/File/2054
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
#OnThisDay in 1918, Seattle celebrated the end of World War I with a big parade. historylink.org/File/2054