r/SeattleHistory

Anybody interested in a Pioneer Square History Walk Saturday May 30 starting 10:45 a.m. at Chief Seattle fountain at Pioneer Place? Easy 60 to 90 minute stroll around Pioneer Square to visit some of my favorite Seattle history featured in my new book, coming out that same day. Starting time is. . .

negotiable, depending upon interest. We just need to keep in mind that the two underground tours start on the hour and half-hour. Then we might end the walk at, say, the historic Merchant's Cafe for libations or lunch to chat further about Seattle history.

u/BeachBumWithACamera — 3 days ago

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. . . with a cruising speed of 184 mph and top speed of 199 mph, powered by its four 1,500-horsepower Wright GR-2600 Double Cyclone engines. The 314 became Boeing's first "Air Force One" when FDR flew the Clipper to Casablanca in 1943. Sadly, following World War II the flying boats could not compete against land-take-off aircraft. The last Clipper flew in 1946:

u/BeachBumWithACamera — 5 days ago