Historical Events tagged with "alki point"
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Denny Party Lands at Alki Point
November 13th, 1851 173 years ago
In November 1851, the Denny Party landed at Alki Point, marking the beginning of their settlement in the region. Led by Arthur Denny, the group arrived on the steamship 'Exact' seeking new opportunities and land. They briefly settled on Alki Point before relocating across Elliott Bay, where they established the town that would evolve into Seattle. Their arrival initiated significant changes in the area, paving the way for future development.
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