The West Seattle Bridge is Seattle's most used street, typically carrying more than 100,000 travelers every day. It is a major route for cars and trucks to and from the West Seattle neighborhood. The bridge is approximately 1,300 feet long across three spans and arches 140 feet above the Duwamish Waterway. The bridge … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge reopening September 18, 2022
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Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
Seafair, Seattle’s consummate summer festival, began in 1950 as Sea Fair, a 10-day "water festival". The first festival was organized by a committee of businessmen from the community to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city*. Seafair is primarily about community, civic pride, affordable fun, and of course, the … [Read more...] about Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
KING 5’s Jake Whittenberg teams up with GSOTC
KING 5's Jake Whittenberg met with me for a brief rundown of some fun things to do around Seattle that are FREE. Of course, that's what we do at GreaterSeattleontheCheap.com. We're all about having fun and enjoying life in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region, especially things to do that help you keep more of … [Read more...] about KING 5’s Jake Whittenberg teams up with GSOTC
WSDOT Milepost 31 closes in Seattle Pioneer Square
Milepost 31 closed on November 25, 2017. Its exhibits have been preserved in a virtual library: http://www.milepost31.com. Milepost 31 was an award-winning information center in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. Between 2011 and 2017 it welcomed almost 80,000 visitors from nearly 80 countries to the … [Read more...] about WSDOT Milepost 31 closes in Seattle Pioneer Square
Seattle Public Library breaks world record for longest book domino chain
Seattle Public Library (SPL) launched their 2013 summer reading program by breaking the world record for the longest book domino chain. The previous record of a 1,000-book domino chain was set by an organization called Responsible Fishing in the United Kingdom in 2011. For the record-breaking event, Amy Twito, … [Read more...] about Seattle Public Library breaks world record for longest book domino chain
Seattle Alaskan Way Viaduct Demolition Time Lapse of the South Mile
Enjoy this historical 3-minute video showing a five-day time lapse of the demolition of the south mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle. The demolition of the south mile of the Alaskan Way Viaduct by Rhine Demolition occurred in the fall of 2011. A photo was taken every 2 to 3 minutes from the 13th floor … [Read more...] about Seattle Alaskan Way Viaduct Demolition Time Lapse of the South Mile
We Love It In Seattle video is a free, fun, nostalgic look at Seattle’s past
In the early 90's 93.3 KUBE put together the video We Love It In Seattle highlighting significant people and events in Seattle's history over the past 50+ years (Boeing, Boreson, D.B., Oly Beer, Bruce Lee, Bardahl, Brakeman Bill, Bundy, Bill G...to name a few). It's fun and it's free! The song is set to the tune of "We … [Read more...] about We Love It In Seattle video is a free, fun, nostalgic look at Seattle’s past
Watch YouTube time lapse renovation of UW Husky stadium
Watch this fascinating YouTube video from OxBlue camera systems that chronicles the evolution of the Husky Stadium Construction at the University of Washington (UW) from 2011-2013. The video was published November 2012 of the not-yet-completed stadium. The stadium was completed the following year and dedicated on … [Read more...] about Watch YouTube time lapse renovation of UW Husky stadium
Rainier Beer returns historic R to Seattle Skyline
In 2013, Seattle celebrated the permanent return of the nostalgic Rainier 'R' atop the Old Rainier Brewery building in the city's southern Industrial District. Once a thriving brewery, The Old Rainier Brewery is now a Historic Landmark building located in the heart of the SODO district (South Of DOwntown Seattle). … [Read more...] about Rainier Beer returns historic R to Seattle Skyline
