History

 

History-The history of Seattle and Tacoma from the Ice Age to the Internet Age. Lessons, archives, museums, preservation societies and associations to help you discover our past in order to understand our future.

 

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Boeing-A Brief History-This site is divided into an eight part summary of company history from 1903 to current, including an index of historical products.

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Chief Seattle's Speech of 1854-Version 1, other version by Per-Olof Johnansson

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History of Washington State and the Pacific Northwest-Twenty-seven lessons for a HSTAA 432 course offered through the UW by Professor John Findlay. This is a wonderful resource. Each lesson is about 7-8 pages. Includes photos and hyperlinks.

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History of Railroading in Puget Sound-Brief histories of Northern pacific, union Pacific, Great Northern, Milwaukee Road, and the Tacoma Belt Line railways. Site sponsored by the Puget Sound Model Railroad Engineers. (Site under construction.)

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Pioneer Square Community-restoration of Pioneer Square

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Suquamish Reservation and Museum-The Port Madison Indian Reservation is located on the Kitsap Peninsula. Chief Seattle, the city's namesake, was a leader of this tribe. Excellent museum.

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Tribes of Washington-Map showing tribes throughout Washington State and annual tribal events calendar.

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Washington State Historical Museum Timeline - The museum is located in Tacoma