Seattle - below and above ground
Seattle
August 16th, 2018
Today we explored Seattle from 'bottom to top'. First off was a fascinating 90 minute tour of the old city of Seattle, which is now buried beneath street level.
The tour is a 'humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889.'
Old streets and shops are still underground and it was fascinating to learn about the history of this North-West pioneer town.
After the tour we went back to Pike Market Place and caught the famous 'fish-throwing'.
A fish stall is known for the tradition of fishmongers throwing fish that customers have purchased, before they are wrapped. After nearing bankruptcy in 1986, the fish market owner and employees decided to become "world famous", changing their way of doing business by introducing their flying fish, games, and customer performances. Four years later, they were featured repeatedly in the national media and television shows.
The store is now a popular tourist destination in Seattle, attracting up to 10,000 daily visitors, and is often billed as world-famous. They even featured in a business motivational film which I saw in the late 90's.
We then caught the monorail out to Seattle Centre, home of the Chihuly Glass-blown gardens and the Space Needle. Chihuly Garden and Glass provides a look at the inspiration and influences that inform the career of artist Dale Chihuly.
August 16th, 2018
Today we explored Seattle from 'bottom to top'. First off was a fascinating 90 minute tour of the old city of Seattle, which is now buried beneath street level.The tour is a 'humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889.'
Old streets and shops are still underground and it was fascinating to learn about the history of this North-West pioneer town.
After the tour we went back to Pike Market Place and caught the famous 'fish-throwing'.
A fish stall is known for the tradition of fishmongers throwing fish that customers have purchased, before they are wrapped. After nearing bankruptcy in 1986, the fish market owner and employees decided to become "world famous", changing their way of doing business by introducing their flying fish, games, and customer performances. Four years later, they were featured repeatedly in the national media and television shows.
The store is now a popular tourist destination in Seattle, attracting up to 10,000 daily visitors, and is often billed as world-famous. They even featured in a business motivational film which I saw in the late 90's.We then caught the monorail out to Seattle Centre, home of the Chihuly Glass-blown gardens and the Space Needle. Chihuly Garden and Glass provides a look at the inspiration and influences that inform the career of artist Dale Chihuly.
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