History of Seattle Underground City

The Seattle Underground is one of the more popular attractions in Seattle. It is a network of old passageways and basements found in this part of Washington. This was actually the ground level of Seattle way back in the mid-1800. As time goes by, the streets of Seattle were elevated, yet, these passageways were preserved up until today.

How did the Seattle Underground City came about?

The first buildings of Seattle are actually made of wood. Because they are made from wood, it can easily go down to ashes once caught on fire. The fire accident of 1889, caused by a cabinetmaker accidentally igniting a glue pot, turned the city to smoke. The fire department's attempt to keep off the fire did not succeed. The fire destroyed a total of 33 city blocks.

Instead of rebuilding the city, the government leaders of the city ordered to create new buildings out of stone/ bricks and to build them two stories above its original street grade. As a result, there were ladders and submerged sidewalks all over the city, creating a unique area of the Seattle city, which is now referred to as the Seattle Underground.

Read the full history of the Seattle Underground on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle_Underground

Although no longer functional, the Seattle Underground is one of the prime attractions of the city. You can also find a number of online websites where you can take advantage of Seattle hotel reservations near this prime tourist area.

Official site of the Seattle Underground City tour

http://www.undergroundtour.com/