DK Travel : Seattle : History & Culture

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Bill Gates (b. 1955)

Co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world’s richest men, he continues to run the company today.
Boeing’s Beginnings

Recognizing the need for airplanes as the United States entered World War I in 1917, William E. Boeing hired pilot Herb Munter to design a sea-plane for the Navy. The rest of the giant Boeing Corporation’s success is history.
Bruce Lee (1940–1973)

This Kung-Fu legend and movie star lived in Seattle.
Chief Sealth (1786–1866)

Seattle draws its name from the Duwamish leader.
Denny Party

In 1851, Chief Sealth of the Duwamish Tribe greeted Arthur A. Denny and his group of European settlers at West Seattle’s Alki Point. Subsequently, Denny served as a delegate to the Monticello convention, which gave rise to the states of Oregon and Washington.
Eddie Bauer (1899–1986)

The inventor of the goose-down parka opened his first store of clothes and sporting goods in Seattle.
Empty Space Theater

This non-profit professional theater company not only benefits the region’s adult audiences, but also maintains educational outreach for schools and youth associations.
First Fridays Art Walk

On the first Friday of each month, art galleries organize self-guided art walks to local studios and establishments including the Fremont Foundry’s Gallery, Fremont Coffee Co., and Black Lab.
Fremont Arts Council

Based in an elementary school’s 1892-vintage power-house, this community organization supports creative expression and artists.
Fremont Library

The city’s smallest and most charming library draws the resident literati to spend hours here instead of purchasing the latest author’s masterpiece online.